Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Head of Risk and Performance Assurance
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Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP)
About the Role
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) is seeking an exceptional leader to join our team as our new Head of Risk and Performance Assurance.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced governance, risk, assurance, or performance professional to play a pivotal role in helping the Trust achieve its strategic objectives while ensuring high-quality, safe, and effective services for our communities.
Responsibilities
- Working closely with Executive Directors, clinical leaders, and senior managers, you will lead the Trust's corporate risk management and performance assurance arrangements.
- Ensure that risks are effectively identified, managed, and mitigated.
- Ensure robust performance frameworks provide the insight needed to drive continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Trust's risk management and performance assurance functions.
- Help ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality services across Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
- Work closely with Executive Directors, senior leaders, and clinical teams to strengthen governance arrangements.
- Support informed decision-making and drive continuous improvement across the organization.
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About CWP
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including:
- Mental health
- Learning disability
- Community physical health
- All-age disability care
- Provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire
Key Facts
- Employs around 4,500 staff across 73 sites.
- Services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool, and Stockport.
- Aim to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach.
- Rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
Commitment to Inclusivity
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation, and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences. We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
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Induction Program
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction program date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Career Opportunity
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you’ll find something to suit you at CWP.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Pamela Taylor
- Job title: PA to Medical Director
- Email address: pamela.taylor15@nhs.net
If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or telephone 01244 393100.
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