Governance & Compliance Officer – NHS Board Support

Royal Berkshire; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust seeks a proactive governance professional to support the Trust Secretary and Corporate Governance team in maintaining high standards of governance in line with statutory requirements.

You will advise the Trust Board and Executives, contribute to committee processes, and participate in external stakeholder engagement and membership activities. On-site role with flexible working discussions considered in line with policy.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, employment or voluntary work.
• Previous experience of servicing committees.
• Well developed administrative, problem solving and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and participate in initiatives for joint working with other Foundation Trusts and the Foundation Trust Network and effectively represent the Trust.
• Represent the Trust in membership recruitment campaigns with external stakeholders, public and patient groups and at exhibitions and recruitment events in the community.
• Provide general, non-clinical advice to patients/clients/relatives who are members of the Trust, giving advice on a range of issues including the complaints procedure, service information and membership information.
• Promote the Trust positively to members and work with the Communications Team to encourage membership through local and national media organisations.

Skills

Servicing committees

Administrative skills

Problem solving

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust seeks a proactive governance professional to support the Trust Secretary and Corporate Governance team in maintaining high standards of governance in line with statutory requirements.

You will advise the Trust Board and Executives, contribute to committee processes, and participate in external stakeholder engagement and membership activities. On-site role with flexible working discussions considered in line with policy.