For further information about this role, please contact Darran Jessett, Health and Safety Manager via: Email: midyorks.healthandsafety@nhs.net Telephone: 01924 543360 About The Role At this exciting time, the Trust is preparing to transition to a new electronic safety and risk management system. We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and compassionate individual to join our Safety and Risk Teams in the role of Safety and Risk Co-ordinator. The post holder is responsible for creating, implementing and maintaining administrative processes to support the Health and Safety Team, Head of Risk and Safety, Patient Safety Intelligence Manager and Director of Nursing and Quality in delivering the Trust patient safety, risk and governance objectives. The post holder facilitates the collection of information and evidence to support the Head of Risk and Safety in ensuring that Trust processes are followed for the management of National Patient Safety Alerts received via the Central Alerting System (CAS) and maintaining a comprehensive central register. Main duties Patient Safety and Risk Administration of the Trust processes for the receipt, evaluation and management of National Patient Safety Alerts. Maintain a central register of all Safety Alerts, to include Senior Responsible Officer, Monitoring Group, actions taken, evidence submitted and deadlines. Ensure that the Trust information/position is current and updated on the Central Alerting System (CAS) website ensuring Trust data is reported accurately Facilitate reporting to various Trust groups and committees to demonstrate Trust adherence and compliance with Trust Policy and national requirements. Support Quality and Safety Team Administrators with the completion of incidents reported within the Trust electronic safety and risk management system. Monitor the day-to-day process of Duty of Candour including appropriate escalation and providing assurance of robust audits. Provide administrative support to the weekly Patient Safety Oversight Group as required. Assist the Patient Safety Intelligence Manager in undertaking analysis of patient safety data to identify themes and trends Provide support and education to users of the Trust electronic safety and risk management system as required Support the Safety and Risk Team with the management of projects, gathering information and undertaking enquiries as and when necessary Health and Safety Provide initial triage for enquiries to Health and Safety Managers through effective management of the Health and Safety inbox and main telephone number. Manage queries that do not require the input of a qualified Health and Safety Manager and escalate those that do. Support the Health and Safety Team in the compilation of information and data for onward reporting to the Health and Safety Committee. Support the Health and Safety Team with the management of projects, gathering information and undertaking enquiries as and when necessary. Support the Health and Safety Team with reporting information to the Health and Safety Executive and other external agencies, as required. Support the Health and Safety Team with maintaining spreadsheets and similar applications used by the Health and Safety Team. Provide administrative support in planning training events and in the development of training materials. Support the continuing development and improvement of the Health and Safety Intranet site. General Administration Provide an efficient and confidential high level administrative service. Work without direct supervision and make day to day decisions within own remit and use initiative when to escalate to others Respond to communications including telephone calls and emails in a professional and polite manner, always adhering to confidentiality. Provide administrative support to any Safety and Risk related meeting, to include the preparation of papers, agendas, recording minutes and action logs. Prepare data from the Trust safety and risk management electronic system to be included in reports and papers, as required. Access hospital-based information systems to obtain information to support both the Health and Safety and the Quality and Safety Teams. Support Safety and Risk Teams to ensure compliance with external targets in relation to the risk register, incident reporting, complaints and claims. Key Requirements Candidates must hold GCSE English and Mathematics (Grade A-C or equivalent) and must have or be working towards, NVQ3 or equivalent Business Administration with expertise in Microsoft Office applications. Experience of adapting to the use of new electronic data management systems, creating reports and the ability to carry out basic data analysis is essential to the role, as is the ability to support others in learning how to do so. The Safety and Risk Co-ordinator links with staff across all departments and at different levels in the Trust so a high standard of written and verbal communication is of the utmost importance. The post holder also has access to sensitive and person-identifiable information and must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In this role, the work is busy, varied and interesting. The successful candidate will work as a key team member, managing their time and expertise to support our friendly Safety and Risk Teams. Perhaps most importantly, we are looking for candidates who feel they reflect the Mid Yorkshire Teaching Trust values and would like to develop and further their career with us. Be part of MY team We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application Guidance We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Our Benefits Access to the NHS pension plan Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services Extensive benefits and support, including: Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme Cycle to work scheme Home electronics scheme Car lease salary sacrifice scheme Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies Established staff networks, including LGBTQ and Race Equality Career progression, training and support Skilled worker sponsorship You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our .