Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Patient Safety, Governance and Risk Administrator & LDLSA

The closing date is 04 November 2025

Job summary

The Trust's administration lead for the learning from death process, supports the mortality leads with dayto-day tasks, meetings and organisation, timely management and allocation of Structured Judgement Reviews, escalation of concerns, monitoring of action trackers and evidence, support and provision of regular reports to sub board committees. Managing the Mortality reviews, undertaking the training on completion of Structured Judgement Reviews and regular reporting of mortality data via the Trust Mortality lead to the Trust board and sub board level committees. To be the Trust expert on Learning from Deaths.

Main duties of the job

  • To provide comprehensive administrative support to the Patient Safety, Clinical Governance and Risk Management Team, to ensure the Team runs smoothly and efficiently. The post requires the ability to work on own initiative and to liaise effectively with a broad range of professions, having emotional intelligence to manage the Trust Learning from Deaths, Mortality Surveillance and Structured Judgement Reviews processes

  • Provide support to the Patient Safety, Governance and Risk Team, including assisting with the management of meetings, including minutes, papers, action logs and evidence for Mortality Surveillance Group (MSG) and Learning from Deaths (LfD), Triangulation.

  • Undertaking regular reporting to sub-board level committees on learning from deaths and mortality surveillance. Using analytical and judgement skills to analyse and compare data within the reports
  • To maintain and update as required the forward plan for the various Committee and Groups at the direction of the Head of Patient Safety, Governance and Risk.

About us

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Details

Date posted

21 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,763 to £43,466 a year per annum pr incl HCAS (outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-NN-7459054-A&C-DK

Job locations

Davies Wood House, Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston-upon -Thames

KT2 7QB


Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**

Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**

Person Specification

Admin and IT Skills

Essential

  • Good working knowledge of IT systems
  • Microsoft office suite knowledge
  • Experience of meeting administration
  • Experience of minute taking

Communication

Essential

  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience of dealing with people

Knowledge of NHS Governance

Essential

  • Previous experience of NHS Governance
Person Specification

Admin and IT Skills

Essential

  • Good working knowledge of IT systems
  • Microsoft office suite knowledge
  • Experience of meeting administration
  • Experience of minute taking

Communication

Essential

  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience of dealing with people

Knowledge of NHS Governance

Essential

  • Previous experience of NHS Governance

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Davies Wood House, Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston-upon -Thames

KT2 7QB


Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Davies Wood House, Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston-upon -Thames

KT2 7QB


Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Associate Director Patient Safety and Risk Mgmt

Melanie Whitfield

melaniewhitfield@nhs.net

02089342971

Details

Date posted

21 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,763 to £43,466 a year per annum pr incl HCAS (outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-NN-7459054-A&C-DK

Job locations

Davies Wood House, Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston-upon -Thames

KT2 7QB


Supporting documents

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