Job summary Are you passionate about patient safety, quality, and governance? Can you demonstrate the Trust values and embed these in everything you do? Do you want to join a dynamic team within the Surgical Care Group, who aim to deliver excellent care through robust clinical governance working closely with our clinical teams? An excellent opportunity has arisen to become the Governance Coordinator for the Surgical Care Group. The post holder will provide administrative support to enable the delivery of the Trust Governance agenda within the Care Group, this will include support to develop, monitor and maintain processes to ensure assurance can be provided for all areas of clinical governance. This post would ideally suit a dynamic, experienced professional who has a passion for patient safety and quality of care. You must be able to use your own initiative and have excellent organisational skills. If you are interested in this post, and consider yourself to have the key skills and attitudes we are looking for, then we would love to hear from you. Base Location: Bournemouth with cross site working Interview Date: TBC Please note, this vacancy may close early if there are a large number of applicants. Main duties of the job To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. About us Our values define who we are as TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview. Date posted 03 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 153-SU03955-A Job locations Bournemouth Castle Lane East Bournemouth BH7 7DW Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Person Specification Experience Essential Practical experience in at least one area of clinical governance (e.g. PSIRF, incidents management, information management, clinical risk management, complaints, clinical effectiveness). Experience of undertaking investigation into patient safety. Experience of writing and implementing guidelines, protocols, and standard operating procedures. Proficiency in IT literacy, with experience across a range of current and relevant software packages (Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Qualifications Essential Degree-level qualification or equivalent level of relevant experience in a related field. Desirable Health and Safety/Governance qualification Knowledge Essential Conversant with developments in risk, governance, and all aspects of patient safety at both national and local levels. Skills/Competencies Essential Flexibility in adapting to evolving priorities and dynamic work environments, ensuring responsive and effective support. Ability to motivate and lead staff in all areas of risk, governance and patient safety. Person Specification Experience Essential Practical experience in at least one area of clinical governance (e.g. PSIRF, incidents management, information management, clinical risk management, complaints, clinical effectiveness). Experience of undertaking investigation into patient safety. Experience of writing and implementing guidelines, protocols, and standard operating procedures. Proficiency in IT literacy, with experience across a range of current and relevant software packages (Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Qualifications Essential Degree-level qualification or equivalent level of relevant experience in a related field. Desirable Health and Safety/Governance qualification Knowledge Essential Conversant with developments in risk, governance, and all aspects of patient safety at both national and local levels. Skills/Competencies Essential Flexibility in adapting to evolving priorities and dynamic work environments, ensuring responsive and effective support. Ability to motivate and lead staff in all areas of risk, governance and patient safety. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Bournemouth Castle Lane East Bournemouth BH7 7DW Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)