Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for somebody to join the governance team within the medical service group to support governance functions and processes, and the continuous improvement of learning from events. The post requires flexibility and the ability to provide a wide range of administrative duties as part of a small and friendly team. The successful candidate can base at either Yeovil District Hospital or Musgrove Park Hospital with the expectation to travel between sites to meet the requirements of the post when needed, with the opportunity to work from home. Main duties of the job The role of a Medical Governance Assistant is to provide a comprehensive and effective administrative service to support the smooth and efficient running of the Medical Service Group Governance team, working countywide across the Service Group. This supports the service group in providing high quality patient care by ensuring a cycle of continuous improvement, learning from all governance functions and other sources of information. This will include supporting the service group and governance team providing administrative support with investigations of incidents and dissemination of learning. The post holder will be required to support the medical service group with the administration of the following functions: incidents, complaints, PALS, risks, audits, NICE guidance, safety alerts, policies and procedures, claims, inquests and actions plans. There will be a need to take minutes for monthly governance and learning meetings, and support the coordination of agendas. About us At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer: Flexible working options to help you balance work and life NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work. We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds. Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy. Date posted 26 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 184-OL-OR-2171 Job locations Yeovil District Hospital Higher Kingston Yeovil Somerset BA21 4AT Musgrove Park Hospital Musgrove Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5DA Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ in Business Administration or equivalent experienceGSCE Maths and English (C or 4 and above/equivalent) Experience Essential Outstanding careListening and leadingWorking togetherExperience of working to multiple deadlinesStandard keyboard skills/inputting and manipulating dataUse of Microsoft programmesAbility to create clear reports and documentsEvidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skillsAbility to effectively communicate with all clinical and non-clinical bands and specialitiesCan plan own workload to priorities tasks in relation to service demands Desirable Knowledge of governance functionsExperience of using multiple different information systems at onceExperience of working in the NHSIs able to coordinate multiple spreadsheets and action plans at any one time Additional Criteria Essential Use of computer for long periods of timeRequirement for prolonged concentrationAbility to travel between sites Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ in Business Administration or equivalent experienceGSCE Maths and English (C or 4 and above/equivalent) Experience Essential Outstanding careListening and leadingWorking togetherExperience of working to multiple deadlinesStandard keyboard skills/inputting and manipulating dataUse of Microsoft programmesAbility to create clear reports and documentsEvidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skillsAbility to effectively communicate with all clinical and non-clinical bands and specialitiesCan plan own workload to priorities tasks in relation to service demands Desirable Knowledge of governance functionsExperience of using multiple different information systems at onceExperience of working in the NHSIs able to coordinate multiple spreadsheets and action plans at any one time Additional Criteria Essential Use of computer for long periods of timeRequirement for prolonged concentrationAbility to travel between sites 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 Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Yeovil District Hospital Higher Kingston Yeovil Somerset BA21 4AT Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)