Risk and Governance Officer - C9327-24-0592

This is a great opportunity to join the Corporate Governance Directorate in a new role supporting the Risk Manager.

The Corporate Governance Directorate provides corporate governance support to the Trust Board and oversees a range of corporate compliance functions for the Trust, which covers mental health, physical health and learning disabilities across Gloucestershire which a workforce of c5000 over 100 sites., The prime purpose of this role is to work closely with the Risk Manager as part of the Corporate Governance Directorate, to ensure compliance and delivery of the Trust's Risk Management Framework, ensuring robust governance arrangements are in place.

A key part of the role is the on-going accuracy of Datix risk module records which are used to support these arrangements is maintained by each Directorate.

We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.

The annual NHS Staff Survey gives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:

• 89.7%believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;


• 73.3%would recommend the organisation as a place to work;


• 82.4%agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority;


• 76.7%would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative


Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.