Governance Administrator | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 01 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 May 2026 |
| Location: | St Leonards on Sea, TN37 7RE |
| Company: | ESHT |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7390425/374-SRCG0126 |
Summary
To provide administrative services to the Clinical Governance Lead.
To provide comprehensive administrative support within the Divisional Governance Team.
Careful use of Trust systems both manual and electronic, to ensure accuracy of data. Store and share information in accordance with department protocols, Trust Information Governance Policy and Data Protection Legislation
Use of specialist systems including DATIX, IFIT, e-Searcher, Evolve, Therefore and others as required. Training will be provided if required.
Use of Microsoft Office applications.
The post-holder will be required to work independently using knowledge and judgement to prioritise incoming requests to meet agreed time frames.
Answer telephone and email queries in relation to Governance.
Provide expertise in relation to the day to day management of patient safety incidents, input of associated data and maintenance of specialist electronic databases.
Assist with the provision of robust systems to ensure the accurate recording of complex and sensitive meeting discussions, ensuring documents are approved and uploaded in accordance with recognised Trust processes.
To facilitate the gathering, analysing and presentation of clinical information and data on processes, performance and outcomes to demonstrate compliance.
To contribute to continuous quality improvement by providing support across the Division.
Support manager by undertaking projects / audits.
To provide administrative support to the Operations Manager with regard to Health& Safety
To provide administrative support to the Infection, Prevention and Control (IPC) lead
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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This advert closes on Wednesday 15 Apr 2026
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