Risk Management Business Partner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced risk management business partner to join the Trust's Governance Team. The sucessful applicant will play a key role in the implementation and continuous development of the Risk Management Framework across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is pivotal to the management of risk registers, supporting divisions with risk identification and management, supporting robust records on the Datix risk management system. The post holder will work proactively with risk leads to review risks and constructively challenge assessment and mitigation plans .

The post holder will also deliver training and work to strengthen risk management culture and compliance to regulatory standards.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

253-1026-8330097

Job locations

Dudley Group

Russells Hall Hospital

Dudley

DY1 2HQ

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• 5 GCSEs or Equivalent at Grade C or above
• Degree or equivalent level of study

Desirable

• Evidence of risk/governance qualification

Experience

Essential

• Recent NHS Experience (last 12 months)
• Previous experience of working in Risk Management
• Previous experience of writing/leading risks
• Previous experience of working in a governance role

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information

personal factors

Essential

• Experience in teaching (training)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office/Excel and PowerPoint Application
• Experience of using information databases to collate and analyse information
• Proven report writing skills
• Negotiating and listening skills

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• 5 GCSEs or Equivalent at Grade C or above
• Degree or equivalent level of study

Desirable

• Evidence of risk/governance qualification

Experience

Essential

• Recent NHS Experience (last 12 months)
• Previous experience of working in Risk Management
• Previous experience of writing/leading risks
• Previous experience of working in a governance role

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information

personal factors

Essential

• Experience in teaching (training)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office/Excel and PowerPoint Application
• Experience of using information databases to collate and analyse information
• Proven report writing skills
• Negotiating and listening skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dudley Group

Russells Hall Hospital

Dudley

DY1 2HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dudley Group

Russells Hall Hospital

Dudley

DY1 2HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• 5 GCSEs or Equivalent at Grade C or above
• Degree or equivalent level of study

Desirable

• Evidence of risk/governance qualification

Experience

Essential

• Recent NHS Experience (last 12 months)
• Previous experience of working in Risk Management
• Previous experience of writing/leading risks
• Previous experience of working in a governance role

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information

personal factors

Essential

• Experience in teaching (training)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office/Excel and PowerPoint Application
• Experience of using information databases to collate and analyse information
• Proven report writing skills
• Negotiating and listening skills