Governance Administrator

Governance Administrator

Who are we?
 

Newmedica are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providing outpatients appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery.  We aim to change lives through better sight and eye health.   

We care for thousands of NHS and private patients a year in our specialist eye clinics across the country. We have significant growth plans over the next few years as we look to establish a national footprint and open many new sites across the UK. 

We are thrilled to say that following an independently conducted survey of Newmedica colleagues, we have been certified as a Great Place to Work®. This is a global benchmark that recognises employers who create an outstanding employee experience. 

Role overview
 

We are looking for a Governance Adminsitrator to join our Northampton site. This will be 40 hours over 5 days per week which may include weekends in the future on a rota basis.  

The Governance Administratorwill support the provision of key processes including presenting compliance information to the team, taking minutes, and providing actions for the relevant managers. Managing audit compliance as well as ensuring timely completion in line with policy. 

Facilities and maintenance will be the responsibility of the Governance Administrator; they will be ensuring all PPM is planned, completed and compliant. The post holder will provide essential administrative support to the Operational Director and Lead Clinical Partner in ensuring that the unit is CQC compliant. Liaise with the central governance team to ensure that the learnings have been shared with the team. 

The key objective is to ensure that the team provides the highest quality of patient care and to contribute to the company’s capacity for rapid growth. The role will have the opportunity to shape and motivate admin and business processes to enhance clinic performance to achieve set targets and to deliver outstanding results.

What skills and experience do I need?
 

We’ll provide training so experience isn’t always needed, but the following things will be advantageous:  

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  Experience of working in a similar governance role is desirable.


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  Working within a hospital or healthcare setting desirable.
  

• Previous experience of working with patients or in a customer facing role  
  


• A competent user of all Office 365 programmes & comfortable working on new systems 


• An excellent grasp of the English language both verbally and in written format  


• Experience of dealing with a variety of data


• A good team player – happy to jump in and support others when
   

What we’re offering
 

• A salary of £27,000. 


• 200 Hours annual leave plus bank holidays   


• Birthday day annual leave


• A company pension scheme 


• Life Assurance scheme


• Access to a range of benefits including free eye tests, discounted or free glasses, a free 24/7 well-being/counselling/advice service.  


• Funded blue light card.  


• An environment where your learning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools and courses.   


• Working with a friendly multi-disciplinary team passionate about improving the lives of our patients  


• A bright, spacious and modern working environment, built to the highest standards
  


• Excellent transport links


• Free on-site parking
  

If you would like an informal chat about the opportunity or to request a job description, please contact [email protected].   

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.  

At Newmedica, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities, and we are committed to this in both the running of our services and how we recruit our staff. We actively encourage applications from everyone with the essential requirements of the job, regardless of any protected characteristics.  

Newmedica is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all people, irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, language, religion, ethnic or social origin.