Head of Risk & ComplianceNHS

Job summary

Are you looking for a new role and are wanting to make a difference to the local community? Have you got significant experience of working in health and safety, risk or compliance? Then we'd be keen to hear from you!

St Leonard's Hospice is recruiting a Head of Risk & Compliance to be the organisational lead to ensure the Hospice meets all its statutory, regulatory and legal obligations by maintaining effective systems of governance, assurance and risk management.

This is a full-time position based on-site, working 37.5 hours per week in office hours, Monday to Friday. The starting salary for this role is £57,861 per annum.

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Director of Finance and Corporate Services and working alongside the Health & Safety Co-ordinator, who you will manage, your main priorities as Head of Risk & Compliance will be to:

• Lead on the organisational risk management framework, risk registers and assurance processes
• Provide specialist advice on Health & Safety, risk and hazard management
• Work alongside key internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with CQC fundamental standards and coordinate the Hospices readiness for inspections
• Be the primary contact for insurance brokers and insurers
• Maintain the Hospices Business Continuity Plan

Our ideal candidates will have:

• Significant senior leadership experience in Health & Safety, Risk or Compliance
• Experience of successfully managing staff, budgets, contracts and external suppliers
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to influence and lead on organisational change

What we can offer you in return:

• An opportunity to make a difference
• Generous annual leave entitlement of up to 41 days
• Attractive pension schemes
• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Extensive employee discounts on shops, holidays and lifestyle choices and Blue Light Card discounts

Job description

The postholder will ensure the Hospice meets all statutory, regulatory and legal obligations, maintaining effective systems of governance, assurance and risk management. They will act as the organisational lead for Health & Safety, clinical and non-clinical compliance, ensuring robust oversight of the Hospice estate, retail premises and business continuity.

Whilst strengthening the Hospices Health & Safety governance, they will also ensure compliance with HSE requirements and CQC regulations.

Main duties and responsibilities

Professional

1. Lead and be accountable for the organisational risk management framework, risk registers and assurance processes.

2. Develop and maintain the Health & Safety, Risk Management and Compliance policies.

3. Chair the Health, Safety and Risk Group and oversee the implementation of action plans and audit recommendations.

4. Provide specialist advice on Health & Safety, risk and hazard management.

5. Ensure effective audits, inspections, incident investigations and risk assessments are in place across the Hospice including areas such as fire, equipment and food.

6. Act as principal contact with WorkNest and other regulatory advisers.

CQC and Governance

1. Work alongside Clinical Leaders, the Head of Patient Safety and Learning and the Registered Manager to ensure compliance with CQC fundamental standards.

2. Lead evidence collection and assurance for the Safe and Well-led domains.

3. Coordinate organisational readiness for CQC inspections.

4. Provide regular compliance and assurance reports to the Executive Team and Trustees.

Business Continuity and Insurance

1. Maintain and test the organisational Business Continuity plan.

2. Be the primary contact with insurance brokers and insurers (excl Medical Protection Society) for processing claims, managing queries, and leading on Insurance Inspections. Support the Director of Finance & Corporate Services to fulfil policy renewal requirements.

3. Manage health and safety budgets.

4. Provide quarterly reports to the Executive Team, Governance Committee and Board of Trustees.

Managerial

1. Line manage the Health & Safety Coordinator.

2. Promote a positive culture of safety, learning and continuous improvement.

About us

Our mission is to provide excellent care and support to those living with life-limiting illness and to the people they care about, to enrich their lives and to contribute to the ongoing development of end-of-life care. We do this by placing our patients at the centre of everything we do, and through involving patients and their families in all decisions regarding their care.

We can only achieve this with the help of our amazing colleagues, by developing and recognising their contribution, and by sharing our knowledge and skills through education, audit and research.