The Risk & Assurance Manager - New QEH will support the delivery and development of the risk agenda. The NHP Risk & Assurance Manager will play a pivotal role in promoting the continuing development of a proactive risk management culture throughout the programme, helping to ensure risk is integral to all we do and is embedded throughout.

The New Hospital Programme (NHP) is the largest hospital improvement initiative in a generation, and at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), it presents a significant opportunity to rebuild our hospital. With the redevelopment valued at approximately £900m, this also represents the biggest infrastructure development in Kings Lynn, in generations.

Main duties of the job

Risk Management

• Risk Identification and Assessment: Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management framework for the New QEH Programme. Identify, assess, and categorise risks across all stages of the project, including design, construction, and operational phases. Work closely with key stakeholders to assess the likelihood and potential impact of each risk.
• Risk Register Management: Maintain an up-to-date and detailed risk register, ensuring all risks are captured, monitored, and reviewed regularly. Develop and implement a risk scoring system that evaluates the severity and likelihood of risks and prioritise action plans accordingly.
• Risk Mitigation Strategies: Design and implement effective risk mitigation strategies, working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the successful execution of these plans. Regularly review and refine mitigation measures to adapt to evolving risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Risk Reporting: Prepare and present detailed risk reports to senior management and the Programme Board, ensuring transparency and providing actionable insights. Ensure that risk reporting aligns with the Trust's risk management policies and NHS standards.

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this exciting opportunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate level qualification or equivalent in relevant subject or significant specialist knowledge & experience of working in a risk role/governance within the NHS, Construction or equivalent organisation

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working with and influencing senior staff, and of providing credible advice to colleagues on risk management
• Experience in presenting risk and assurance information for senior audiences
• Experience in large, complex projects and programmes
• Experience in budget management

Skills

Essential

• Proficient aptitude in working with ambiguity
• Have an ability to be able to analyse, interpret and act upon complex data
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Have an ability to be able to analyse, interpret and act upon complex data

Aptitude

Essential

• Willing to seek out learning, give and accept feedback and committed to continuous improvement

Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

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