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Governance Officer- Fixed term Maternity Leave
| Posting date: | 30 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £32,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £32000.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 June 2025 |
| Location: | Harrow, HA1 2EY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | B0480-25-0017 |
Summary
Job Summary The Governance Officer supports core governance functions, including patient safety, clinical audit, quality improvement, complaints handling, risk management, and compliance with CQC and information governance standards. This role ensures governance systems are effectively maintained, monitored, and continuously improved. Key Responsibilities Governance & Compliance - Manage and maintain governance databases and records. - Support compliance with CQC Regulation 17 (Good Governance). - Assist with Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration, inspections, and provider information requests. - Ensure adherence to information governance policies and data protection regulations. Quality & Risk Management - Assist in maintaining and updating departmental risk registers. - Support the identification, escalation, and mitigation of risks across the organisation. - Monitor intelligent data and reporting to identify trends, good practice, and potential risks. - Support the preparation and quality assurance of evidence for CQC inspections. 2 Audit, Safety & Improvement - Support and lead clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives. - Provide expert guidance on clinical effectiveness and safety initiatives. - Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement in service delivery and compliance. Complaints & Incident Handling - Lead on managing complaints, compliments, Subject Access Requests (SARs), and incidents. - Ensure timely investigation, resolution, and reporting of all patient-related issues. Meetings & Reporting - Prepare agendas, attend key meetings, and take accurate minutes. - Draft, format, and handle confidential reports and correspondence. - Contribute to quality assurance reporting through the governance structure. Additional Responsibilities Work independently and manage own workload and schedule. Assist with internal and external reporting on governance and compliance. Ensure that all activities comply with safeguarding, confidentiality, and duty of candour regulations. Comply with Harrow Healths policies on Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, and Smoking. Professional Standards Promote high standards of patient care, supported by clinical research and audits. Adhere to professional codes of conduct relevant to role (e.g. NMC, GMC, HCPC). Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Data Protection Act and internal ISMS policies. Disclose any private interests that may conflict with Harrow Health responsibilities. A Standard Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is mandatory for this position. Appraisal & Development Harrow Health operates a system of individual performance review/appraisal for the purpose of agreeing performance objectives and discussing development needs in line with requirements of service need in the operational plan. Equal Opportunities Promote and uphold the principles of Harrow Healths Equal Opportunities Policy throughout all work. Health & Safety Take reasonable care of their own and others health and safety. Cooperate with Harrow Health to meet legal health and safety obligations. Report all accidents and incidents promptly. Declaration This job description reflects the core duties and responsibilities of the role. It is subject to review and may be amended in consultation with the postholder to reflect service needs. I confirm that I have read and understood this job description.