Job summary
Please note, that this role supports hybrid working with a maximum of 2 days (40%) working from home.
A rare opportunity to join the Trust's Patient Safety & Risk Team as an Incidents, Risk and Systems Coordinator has arisen. If you are passionate about improving incident reporting and risk management functions within an NHS environment, we would love to hear from you!
The team handles all functions associated with incident and risk management. In addition to this, the Team has overarching responsibility for the Trust's Local Risk Management System (LRMS), Ulysses Safeguard.
The Incidents, Risk and Systems Coordinator is a band 5 role which will support the organisation to effectively manage these key governance functions.
Main duties of the job
The role is incredibly varied and will see you working under the guidance of the Trust's Governance, Risk and Patient Safety Lead in addition to the Risk Manager. Each day will be different but will involve:
- The delivery of training to staff of all grades.
- The administration of Executive led meetings relating to patient safety and risk management.
- Taking a lead on service improvement projects.
- Acting as a subject matter expert in relation to LFPSE, PSIRF, Risk Management etc.
- Supporting the Trust's use of Ulysses Safeguard.
- Supporting the Trust's compliance function by responding to regulator (CQC) and commissioner (ICB) queries.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides health services across the Fylde coast, Lancashire and South Cumbria area that is home to 1.6 million people.
A range of hospital services is provided to the 352,000 people living on the Fylde coast and the estimated 18 million visitors who visit each year.
The Patient Safety and Risk Team is a small team associated with the wider Quality Governance function.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description / person specification. If you have any queries, please do feel free to contact the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description / person specification. If you have any queries, please do feel free to contact the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Administration Background
Essential
- Previous employment within an admin role.
- Previous experience of minute taking / meeting organisation.
Desirable
- Formal qualification in Business Admin.
Ulysses Safeguard
Essential
- Experience administrating a Local Risk Management System or other complex NHS system.
Desirable
- Experience administrating Ulysses Safeguard.
- Evidence of super user training relating to Ulysses Safeguard
Patient Safety & Risk Management
Essential
- Can demonstrate an understanding of Patient Safety and Risk Management.
Desirable
- Shows an understanding of relevant policy, regulation and systems (i.e. PSIRF, LFPSE, Duty of Candour etc.)
- Can demonstrate an understanding of wider governance functions (i.e. Complaints, PALS, Inquests, Claims, Audit etc.)
Training
Desirable
- Can demonstrate the development/delivery of training packages.
Person Specification
Administration Background
Essential
- Previous employment within an admin role.
- Previous experience of minute taking / meeting organisation.
Desirable
- Formal qualification in Business Admin.
Ulysses Safeguard
Essential
- Experience administrating a Local Risk Management System or other complex NHS system.
Desirable
- Experience administrating Ulysses Safeguard.
- Evidence of super user training relating to Ulysses Safeguard
Patient Safety & Risk Management
Essential
- Can demonstrate an understanding of Patient Safety and Risk Management.
Desirable
- Shows an understanding of relevant policy, regulation and systems (i.e. PSIRF, LFPSE, Duty of Candour etc.)
- Can demonstrate an understanding of wider governance functions (i.e. Complaints, PALS, Inquests, Claims, Audit etc.)
Training
Desirable
- Can demonstrate the development/delivery of training packages.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
