Job Summary

CBC Health Federation is looking to recruit a highly organised and motivated Governance Support Officer to work with our Quality and Governance Lead. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting governance frameworks and ensuring high standards of patient care through effective administrative and coordination practices. The Governance Support Officer will coordinate meetings, maintain accurate records, and assist in implementing governance processes and policies. The role is part time, 30 hours per week, ideally worked across five days and predominantly on-site, with some flexibility to work from home.

If you'd like to know more, please contact us on 0191 497 7710. Interviews are planned for 26/09/2025. Early applications are encouraged, as the vacancy may close before the deadline.

Details

Date posted: 04 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year Pro Rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: E0154-25-GOV

Job locations: Building 7 Queens Park, Queensway, Team Valley, Gateshead, NE11 0QD

Job Description

Please see the attached Job Description for more information on main duties, qualifications and skills required for this role within CBC Health Federation.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Basic knowledge of information governance
• Strong levels of IT proficiency
• Significant experience in an administrative role
• Working and communicating with staff at all levels within the organisation
• Experience in the use of databases and spreadsheets with accurate data entry skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including on the telephone and face to face
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work with limited supervision and use initiative regarding tasks to see through to completion
• Proven ability to handle a busy and varied workload
• Excellent attention to detail with an ability to follow process
• Understanding of Data Protection and Confidentiality
• Strong organisational ability and ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Problem solving skills

Desirable

• Level 3 qualification in a relevant discipline
• Understand data and reporting on business performance
• Experience of using a risk and incident management system
• Experience of working within the NHS
• Experience of policy writing and research
• Knowledge of Adastra and EMIS
• Ability to take notes of meetings and produce accurate minutes

Other

Essential

• Flexibility and the willingness to learn and take on new tasks
• Ability to keep calm under pressure

Desirable

• Able to travel independently

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) graded 4 or above, including Maths and English GCSE

Desirable

• Level 3 qualification in a relevant discipline

Other

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

CBC Health
Building 7 Queens Park, Queensway, Team Valley, Gateshead, NE11 0QD

Employer's website: http://www.cbchealth.co.uk/