Neonatal Governance / Risk Management Lead
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich, NR4 7UY
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
7 September 2026
7 days left
Job description
The NNUH is in the heart of East Anglia. Norwich is one of the most vibrant and attractive cities in Europe. Itis the perfect location to enjoy the co...
We have an opportunity for a Band 7 Neonatal Governance role/risk management lead to join our team on theNeonatal Intensive Care Unit. We are a regional level 3 intensive care unit with 42 cots, providing the mostadvanced and specialist care for premature and critically unwell newborns. We deliver a full range of care fromIntensive and high dependency through to special and transitional care, ensuring that babies and their familiesreceive seamless, compassionate support throughout their journey.
The post holder will provide practical guidance in setting up and managing the development anddelivery of the governance agenda within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Providing practicalsupport to staff to improve patient care and patient safety, developing timely and measurable actionplans to meet the required standards. Taking a leading role in the implementation of the neonatal risk management arrangements ensuring incidents are reported and analysed for trends, issues identified and where appropriate, our populated onto the care group/Trust risk registers.We offer a wealth of training and development opportunities.
We look forward to hearing from you.
- Facilitate the work programme for governance, providing practical support to staff in order to improve patient care and patient safety, developing timely and measurable action plans to meet the required standards.
- As an integral part of the Neonatal Intensive Care team, advise on local and national policies, which influence or may impact on services, contributing to the delivery of local and national policy initiatives and contributing to key performance outcomes.
- To work with staff within all areas of the department, to ensure they have governance arrangements in place that are fit for purpose and reflect the Trusts objectives and priorities.
- To act as a contact point for Neonatal governance matters and to provide advice and direction to all staff demonstrating a constant awareness of departmental issues, dealing with complex, sensitive and contentious matters.
- To take a leading role in the implementation of the neonatal Risk Management arrangements ensuring that incidents reported are analysed for trends, issues identified and where appropriate, are populated onto the Care Group/Trust Risk Registers.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Qualifications
Essential
- 1 st Level Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife.
- Significant post registration neonatal experience
- Educated to First Level degree (level 6 or above)
- Post Registration Qualification in Neonatology
Experience
Essential
- Risk management
- Conflict resolution
Skills
Essential
- Employs a methodical and systematic approach to work involving close attention to detail
Attitude, Aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
How to apply
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Source
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First seen
24 August 2026
Last checked
26 August 2026
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