Risk Support Officer | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust in Dorchester seeks an administrative professional to support the risk management team. The role involves incident reporting, managing emails, and assisting with administrative tasks related to investigations and disclosures. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively across various levels of the Trust. The environment celebrates diversity and prioritizes inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support within a healthcare or trust environment is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with various stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the risk management team.
• Monitor and respond to generic email accounts in a timely manner.
• Assist with the administration of inquests and risk management processes.

Job description

The role is to provide a comprehensive administrative support function to the team which includes:- incident reporting, clinical negligence and non-clinical injury claims, inquests, and disclosure of records to support the processes. In addition, there are a range of generic email accounts that need to be monitored and responded to in a timely manner.

This means liaising with a range of services and personnel at all levels throughout the Trust and external agencies.

Please be aware that this role isnot currently eligible for visa sponsorship.Applicants should be aware of the requirement to independently obtain ongoing right to work in the UK beyond the expiry of any temporary or time-limited permissions. Evidence of this will need to be shared with the HR Team to ensure our records remain up to date.
• To support the efficient and effective risk management service to all areas of the Trust
• To provide an effective administrative service as part of the risk and claims process and preparing disclosures in accordance with risk management procedures.
• To provide an effective administrative service as part of the other risk management processes as required.
• To assist with the management of Partner Agency incidents and investigations
• Operate the Trust’s electronic risk management database and run information reports as required.
• To assist with the maintenance and housekeeping of the Risk Management paper and electronic records.
• Maintain up to date information in both electronic and hard copy records.
• Assist with the administration of inquests including the chasing of statements and the disclosure of medical records
• Taking phone calls and escalating appropriately
• Be able to work in line with Trust policies

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

• To provide an effective administrative service as part of the claims process, preparing disclosures, dealing with letters before action and information in accordance with risk management procedures.

• To provide an effective administrative service as part of the coroner process, gathering information in accordance with risk management procedures.

• To assist with the validation of all incidents reported and escalate as required following Risk Management policies

• To assist with the administration of Partner Agency incidents.

• Act as a Risk Management Administrator for preparation of Investigations as required – including the collation and presentation of detailed information and the preparation of papers for review meetings.

• To take accurate minutes where necessary. These will then have to be added to the correct records on the electronic Risk Management system.

• Operate the Trust’s electronic risk management database.

• To assist with the training of Trust staff in the use of the electronic risk management database.

• To assist with the maintenance and housekeeping of the Risk Management paper and electronic records.

• To answer the telephone within the office, any calls that cannot be dealt with should be escalated timely to the correct person, with a clear message being documented.

• Maintenance and copying/scanning of medical records both physical notes and electronic.

• Liaising and communicating with staff on all levels of the Trust.

• Monitoring several email accounts to ensure they are dealt with promptly

• Receiving visitors to the Risk office


This advert closes on Tuesday 26 Aug 2025