Governance Assistant

Job Summary

Temporary contract until 31st March 2025.
This is a re-advert of NAY12792, previous applicants need not re-apply as they will not be considered.

We may conduct our interviews in person or using Microsoft Teams for video calling. All you need is a device with a camera and access to the internet. We will provide guidance and instructions on how to use this method if your interview is being held virtually.

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An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual has become available for a temporary (maternity cover) Governance Assistant Post within North Ayrshire Health & Social Care Partnership (HSCP) Headquarters. Reporting to the Governance Officer, the post will lead on the co-ordination of the NHS Adverse Events process for North HSCP and Pan-Ayrshire Mental Health Services, dealing with this information sensitively and confidentially, along with arranging and minuting a number of high-level meetings.

The role will also involve cover support for requests for information under the Freedom of Information (FOI) (Scotland) Act 2002 and provide specialist advice and expertise on these requests. The HSCP Governance Team is a team who; develop monitor and oversee the HSCP Governance and Assurance agenda. This includes FOIs; Complaints; Care Opinion; Safety Action Notices; Learning Notes; Adverse Events and Clinical and Care Governance arrangements for the Partnership. The postholder will also require to coordinate and minute complex governance meetings as part of their role and work autonomously, acting on their own initiative, whilst supporting a busy team. Educated to HNC level or equivalent experience.  For more details see the attached Role Profile below.

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Staff Values & Behaviours

North Ayrshire Council uses behavioural based approach throughout the recruitment process. Our staff values of Focus, Passion & Inspiration will be explored for this vacancy.

Further information on our Staff Values and how to complete behaviour based application form questions is available on the Council’s website.

Additional Information

References

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Our Workstyles

As an employer of choice, North Ayrshire Council has identified four different Workstyles. Each post in the council has been allocated one of these styles:

Agile – 100% of time spent working agile (flexibly) and interacting with others. Able to work at home, office or multiple locations. May be required to attend office on set days/rota basis as the role requires.

This post has been allocated the workstyle: Agile

More information on our workstyles can be found in our HR Guide: Workstyles. If you have any questions on the allocated Workstyle for this post, please ask at interview