Corporate Governance Officer

Job summary

Full time - 37.5 hours per week.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for either an already qualified risk professional, or an individual who has the aptitude, ability, transferrable skills and experience with the desire to be trained, to become an integral part of the Corporate Affairs Team.

This role offers the chance to work closely with the Board of Directors and Executive Team, and to further develop your management capabilities, key skills, knowledge, and experience in risk management and corporate governance. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a unique and varied role, which will support the right candidate to pursue a governance career should they wish.

Main duties of the job

We welcome applications from candidates who enjoy being part of a team, is able to work using their own initiative and has a flexible and adaptable attitude to tackling priorities. Prior knowledge of the Datix incident and risk management software would also be an advantage.

The job will include drafting reports, production of Board-level minutes and action notes for Board committees and governor led committees, as well as action point / action plan tracking, including chasing up actions and deadlines as required. You will be responsible for promoting and facilitating the development of effective governance, risk and assurance across the Care Groups. The post holder will be a positive role model, and have a broad knowledge and technical understanding of risk management and assurance, have excellent communication and organisational skills, as well as the ability to work on their own initiative. Providing cross cover arrangements for the team for annual leave and sickness as the business needs require.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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