Governance Co-ordinator

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established NHS organization is seeking a Governance Coordinator to enhance clinical governance processes in Dental and Ophthalmic services. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with senior clinical advisers and contribute to vital healthcare improvements. The ideal candidate will excel in administrative support, demonstrating exceptional organizational and communication skills. With a hybrid working pattern and a commitment to employee well-being, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Occupational Health Services

Learning Resource Centres

Discounted Leisure Benefits

Financial Benefits

Shopping Benefits

Qualifications

• HNC qualification or significant relevant experience in administrative support.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level support to clinical governance processes.
• Act as first point of contact for the team and support communication.

Skills

Organisational Skills

IT Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

HNC Qualification

Relevant Experience

Job description

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About the Organisation:
National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports customers to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. Our priority is always the same – to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland. We do this by working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, delivering high quality services that help our stakeholders to free up resources so they can be re-invested into essential services.

The Post:
This is an exciting opportunity to work in the Primary and Community Care (PaCC) Directorate and contribute to the continuous improvement and development of clinical governance processes within Dental and Ophthalmic services.
We currently have a vacancy within our Dental and Ophthalmic area for a Governance Coordinator. Working closely with the Senior Clinical Optometric Advisers, Senior Dental Advisor and National Operations Manager, the postholder provides a high level of support to various areas of work within clinical governance, acting as first point of contact for the team and providing a secretariat support to complex clinical workstreams. This includes planning and organising meetings with senior external stakeholders, circulation of papers, follow-up actions to Committee meetings, typing up documents or minutes, and supporting communication with Scottish Government, Health Boards and other partners and stakeholders.

The Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have an HNC qualification or significant relevant experience in providing administrative and secretariat support to senior managers, preferably at Board level. They should possess excellent organisational, IT, and interpersonal skills. As a confident communicator, they will be able to share information effectively with a diverse range of people in various settings, using different communication methods. The role requires the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and the ability to prioritise tasks. Attention to detail is crucial, and knowledge of governance standards is advantageous.

Location and Working Pattern:
Edinburgh/Glasgow/Aberdeen
Currently hybrid working
Full-time/37 hours – Monday to Friday
It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NSS.

Benefits:
Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits. Click here to view the full range of NHS NSS Employee Benefits.

Closing date for completed applications is 5 May 2025

(close date has been extended and advert now open to external candidates)

Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.