Buildings Governance Officer
16 days ago
Brentwood
The postholder will work closely with the four GP partners as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the effective day‑to‑day running of the practice. They will provide support to all practice staff, helping to maintain a safe, compliant, and well‑organised working environment. The role requires collaboration across clinical and administrative teams, ensuring that governance processes are understood, implemented, and consistently followed throughout the practice. The Governance Officer is responsible for ensuring that organisational standards, compliance, and operational safety are consistently maintained. This includes: • Planned Renewal and Repair Schedule – Overseeing and maintaining a structured schedule for maintenance, renewal, and repairs of facilities and equipment to ensure safety and efficiency., • Policies and Procedures Management – Developing, reviewing, and updating policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and best practices., • Fire Safety and Drills – Organising and documenting regular fire drills, ensuring staff are trained and evacuation procedures are effective and up to date., • Breakages and Incident Management – Monitoring, reporting, and coordinating the repair of any damages or breakages, ensuring timely resolution and proper documentation. Job Title: Governance Officer (GP Practice) Job Purpose: The Governance Officer will support the delivery of safe, effective, and high‑quality patient care by ensuring robust governance, compliance, and risk management systems are in place. The postholder will work in line with NHS standards and Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements to maintain a safe and well‑managed practice environment. Governance, Compliance and Quality • Support the implementation and ongoing development of governance frameworks in line with NHS and CQC standards., • Develop, review, and update practice policies and procedures to ensure they remain current and compliant., • Assist in preparing for CQC inspections and audits, ensuring all required documentation is accurate and up to date., • Support the identification, assessment, and management of risks within the practice., • Maintain risk registers and ensure appropriate actions are taken to mitigate risks., • Oversee a planned schedule of maintenance, renewal, and repair of the practice premises and equipment., • Ensure all issues relating to repairs and breakages are logged, monitored and resolved in a timely manner., • Ensure the practice meets all health and safety requirements in line with NHS guidance., • Organise, coordinate and document regular fire drills and ensure evacuation procedures are clearly communicated., • Manage systems for reporting significant events, incidents and near misses., • Ensure incidents are documented, investigated and reviewed, with learning shared across the team., • Provide guidance and support to all practice staff on governance, policies and procedures., • Assist in ensuring staff are aware of and adhere to practice protocols., • Support staff training related to compliance and safety where appropriate., • Collaborate with clinical and non‑clinical staff to ensure governance processes are embedded across the practice., • Liaise with external organisations, including NHS bodies and regulatory agencies, where required., • Experience in a governance, compliance or administrative role, ideally within an NHS or healthcare setting., • Knowledge of CQC standards and NHS governance requirements., • Strong organisational, analytical and record‑keeping skills., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Maintain confidentiality in line with NHS policies and GDPR., • Participate in ongoing training and professional development., • Undertake additional duties appropriate to the role as required by the practice., • Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent), including English and Maths., • Evidence of continued professional development., • Relevant qualification in healthcare administration, governance or management., • Training in health and safety, risk management or quality improvement. #J-18808-Ljbffr