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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Risk Management Advisor to join NHS Forth Valley’s Corporate Risk Management function.
This new role will provide a fantastic opportunity to help shape the future development of Risk Management and Assurance across the organisation. You will work closely with Directorates and Departments to ensure the effective management, implementation, monitoring, and training of Risk Management across the NHS Forth Valley system. The post will act as the key point of contact for Risk Management and will provide support to managers and staff across NHS Forth Valley and Social Care Partnerships.
Reporting to the Corporate Risk Manager you will work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders to embed professional, robust and consistent Risk Management systems and processes in line with the Board’s Risk Management Strategy.
You must be able to evidence a proven track record in Risk Management along with specialist knowledge of Risk and Assurance; including a clear understanding of relevant legislation professional standards and knowledge of Risk Management systems in a health setting. You should be educated to Degree level or equivalent, preferably with a qualification in governance and risk.
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion regarding the above post, prior to submitting an online application, please contact Vicky Webb, at the following email address – vicky.webb@nhs.scot – who can answer any questions.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to complete a Standard Police Act Disclosure Scotland Check.
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail, therefore please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates.
NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.