Are you passionate about driving high standards, championing best practice, and making a real difference in healthcare? We're looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Governance Manager to join our dynamic team for a 12-month maternity cover contract.
What's the role? You'll play a pivotal part in ensuring our organisation delivers safe, effective, and well-governed services. You'll work closely with clinical and operational teams, lead on compliance, risk management, and policy development, and help us maintain our reputation for excellence.
Main duties of the job
Lead on governance, risk, and compliance activities
* Support incident management, investigations, and learning
* Oversee policy reviews and updates
* Prepare reports for the Board and external stakeholders
What are we looking for?
* Experience in governance, compliance, or quality roles (NHS or healthcare preferred)
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* A collaborative, can-do attitude and attention to detail
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
We offer a range of benefits, including:
* Annual Leave: 27 days for full-time employees, plus bank holidays
* Sick Pay: Enhanced sick pay policy
* Pension Scheme: Access to the NHS pension scheme
* Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave: Generous leave for new parents
Job responsibilities
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of clinical governance documents, policies, and procedures.
Work with and support the administration of governance and reporting systems.
Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and organisational policies related to clinical governance.
Help coordinate quality improvement activities, including CQC preparations and outcomes, Health and Safety.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Qualification in Governance or a related field
Personal Qualities & Specific Attributes
* Strong personal values base, congruent with the ethos of CRGPA
* Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
* Ability to work under pressure
* Attention to detail and pride in your work
* Team player
Experience
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to take accurate minutes of complex meetings
* Experience of supporting corporate meetings
* Knowledge of GDPR and information governance
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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