Audit and Risk Committee

Orkney NHS Board has established the Audit and Risk Committee as a Committee of the Board to support the Board in its responsibilities for issues of risk, control and governance and associated assurance through a process of constructive challenge.

On behalf of NHS Orkney Board, The Audit and Risk Committee has a dual role of providing:

• An Audit Function: ensuing that the organisation operates effectively and meets statutory objectives.
• A Risk Assurance Function: ensuring that adequate structures are in place to undertake activities which underpin effective risk management.

Chair:  Jason Taylor, Non-Executive Board Member

Vice-Chair:  Des Creasey, Non-Executive Member

Lead Officer:  Mark Doyle, Director of Finance