Employer Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type NHS
Site Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Town Sheffield
Salary £26,530 - £29,114 per annum pro rata
Salary period Yearly
Closing 20/04/2025 23:59
Interview date 01/05/2025
Quality, Governance & Compliance Support Officer
NHS AfC: Band 4
Job overview
Permanent | Full-time
We are looking for a motivated person to join the Surgery, Critical Care & Diagnostics Care Group Governance workstream. You will report to the Quality, Governance & Compliance Officer and provide essential admin support, ensuring safe and effective governance processes.
You will help coordinate the Surgery, Critical Care & Diagnostics Clinical Quality Group (CQG) meetings and assist clinical teams with project support related to governance activities. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality care while ensuring alignment with Trust Governance processes.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Quality, Governance & Compliance Officer, your responsibilities will include:
1. Provide administrative support to the QGC Officer and OQC Lead.
2. Administer risks, incidents, and other governance-related matters.
3. Record and create detailed reports using the hospital's Datix reporting system.
4. Facilitate the smooth running of the Care Group Clinical Quality Group meetings.
5. Take accurate minutes during family governance meetings.
6. Coordinate different meetings and forums.
7. Monitor the progress of governance actions.
Working for our organisation
At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
* Brilliant Place to work
* Leaders in Children’s Health
We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children’s health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts—helping you succeed at work and beyond.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver.
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
* Recognised qualification in maths and English e.g. GCSE grade A – C or equivalent
* NVQ level 3 in Business and Administration or equivalent
Experience
* Experience of producing and presenting reports
* Experience of designing training and development documents including end user guides
* Experience of supporting administration and business management in a busy and changing environment
* Experience of using a range of different software applications
* Experience of presenting to groups of people
* Experience of delivering training
* Experience of working within the NHS
Knowledge & Skills
* Ability to analyse, interpret and report information clearly
* Effective communication skills and the ability to work with a range of different stakeholders
* Excellent organisational and planning skills
* Evidence of achieving deadlines
* Computer literate with working experience of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
* Understanding of Risk Management processes and Incident reporting
Personal Attributes
* Team player but able to work on own initiative
* Interpersonal skills
* Able to multitask and remain calm when faced with conflicting priorities
* Meticulous and strong attention to detail
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