People Risk and Compliance Partner

The People Risk and Compliance Partner will play a key role in supporting the University Hospitals Tees (UHT) ability to meet statutory, regulatory and NHS workforce standards through effective compliance monitoring, risk identification and governance support. Working closely with the People Risk and Compliance Manager and wider People Directorate, the postholder will provide operational and analytical support to ensure that People processes and documentation meet internal audit, NHS England, Care Quality Commission (CQC) and employment law requirements.

The postholder will support the delivery of assurance mechanisms across areas including the Fit and Proper Person Requirement (FPPR), Board Assurance Framework (BAF), risk management, Freedom of Information (FOI) and regulatory compliance. They will contribute to the development and monitoring of governance and assurance frameworks, support internal and external audits, undertake horizon scanning and help identify learning arising from non-compliance, incidents and risk trends.

The role also involves leading and supporting cross-cutting people projects, preparing reports and committee papers, and working collaboratively with stakeholders across the Group to strengthen governance, reduce organisational risk and embed a culture of compliance, accountability and continuous improvement.

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience Evidence of on-going personal and professional development Knowledge

Essential criteria

Strong knowledge of project management and research methodology

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think laterally and make logical operational and strategic decisions and ability to respond to sudden or unexpected demands

Knowledge of corporate governance, risk management and internal control systems and practice.

Ability to write reports, some of which may be complex

Strong understanding of relevant employment legislation and the impact of future legislative changes.

Demonstrate an understanding of the NHS regulatory and compliance frameworks under which NHS Trusts operate.

Demonstrate the ability to handle technical complex, sensitive or contentious information and present this to a variety of audiences.

Ability to maintain effective relationships and develop networks both internally and externally as required.

Logical with good analytical skills to assess qualitative and quantitative data/information.

Excellent communication skills, written and presentation skills. Strong leadership and team building skills. Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of maintaining and updating information systems and producing reports

Experience of undertaking audit work and monitoring standards

Experience of managing projects in a structured way that promotes collaborative working and stakeholder engagement

Experience of working across organisational and professional boundaries to achieve common goals

Experience of monitoring compliance and action plans Ability to analyse problems and support the development of practical and workable solutions to address them

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential: - Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience; - Evidence of on-going personal and professional development

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Desirable: - Attendance at the leadership and development and improvement programme (4.5 days); - Ability to write business plans, some of which may be complex

EXPERIENCE

Desirable: - Worked in NHS or similar public sector organisation; - Experience of working in a governance or risk management environment