About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Governance Officer to join the Care Group 4 Governance Team at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a varied and rewarding role supporting the day-to-day coordination of governance across a diverse range of clinical services. Working closely with the Governance Lead Nurse, senior leaders and clinical teams, you will provide high-quality administrative and organisational support across areas including patient safety, incidents, complaints and PALS, risk management, clinical effectiveness and governance meetings.
We are looking for someone who is organised, approachable and confident managing competing priorities and deadlines. You will need excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills and the ability to maintain accurate records, trackers and meeting documentation. You should be comfortable working independently while recognising when an issue needs to be escalated.
Previous NHS or governance experience would be an advantage, but equally important is a willingness to learn, a proactive approach and an interest in supporting safe, effective and well-governed services.
The postholder will be required to travel between Trust and community locations across the Rotherham area as part of the role. Applicants must therefore be able to meet the travel requirements of the post. Where a private vehicle is used for business purposes, appropriate business-use insurance will be required.
Main duties of the job
The Governance Officer will help keep Care Group 4s governance activity organised, timely and effective, working closely with the Governance Lead Nurse and colleagues across a diverse range of services.
You will coordinate information, maintain accurate governance records, monitor deadlines and actions, support meetings and help ensure that important governance activity is followed through. The role provides exposure to a wide range of quality and governance work, including patient safety, patient experience, risk and clinical effectiveness.
We are looking for someone who is organised, dependable and confident communicating with different professional groups. You will need excellent attention to detail, the ability to manage competing priorities and the confidence to use your initiative while recognising when something requires escalation.
For someone looking to develop within NHS governance, this role offers varied experience and the opportunity to make a real contribution to the effective running of our service
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported
But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence
Certificates of Sponsorship
Please note that the Trust does not currently offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person Specification
Are you returning to the NHS following a mutually agreed resignation scheme (MARS) payment? Yes or No
Essential
- If yes, please note if you are returning within 6 / 12 months or before of the expiry date of the period for which you received compensation, then you will be required to repay any element of the compensation.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing administrative support in a busy office environment.
- Experience of managing multiple competing priorities and deadlines.
- Experience of using Microsoft Office applications.
Desirable
- Experience of producing minutes, reports or formal correspondence.
- Experience of maintaining electronic records, databases or trackers.
- NHS experience.
- Experience of governance, complaints, incidents, risk management, audit or quality improvement processes.
- Experience of Datix.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE (or equivalent) English grade C/level 4
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams
- Relevant administrative qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Governance, risk, patient safety, clinical audit or NHS administration training
- Datix and/or AMaT experience
- Minute-taking or formal meeting-administration training
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of incident, complaint, risk, audit and assurance processes
- Understanding of confidentiality, data quality and information governance
- Understanding of document control and version management
- Awareness of when to escalate rather than independently interpret clinical or governance 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.
Employer details
Employer name
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Woodside Building
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
S60 2TY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)