Clinical Governance Administrative Assistant
The closing date is 20 March 2026
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the Clinical Governance Team. The post holder will support the Clinical Governance Managers and Assistants in the Governance team with comprehensive administrative support to deliver a range of quality governance activities at Trust and Unit level to ensure compliance with the trust's governance agenda and requirements. Activities include assisting with processing patient feedback data, patient safety, clinical audit and patient concern resolution.
Under current Home Office Immigration Rules, this role does not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria and the position is not therefore eligible for skilled worker sponsorship. Applications from candidates that require skilled worker sponsorship will NOT be shortlisted.
Main duties of the job
The key duties and responsibilities of the post holder include:
Covering of the PALS telephone enquiries line. Taking telephone calls, directing as appropriate, dealing with simple enquiries and taking messages.
Respond to PALS email enquiries on a day-to-day basis. Forwarding emails to the relevant clinical team or escalating to the appropriate Governance Lead or Assistant for further action and investigation.
Recording a log of the patient contacts made to the Trust in a spreadsheet or on Datix if appropriate.
Assist in the collection of data for Consultant appraisals. Including logging compliments as they come in.
Assisting the Governance Leads with approval of new patient information leaflets and supporting the review out of date leaflets. This includes uploading the leaflet to the document centre.
Assist the Trust Falls Lead in the reporting of falls data.
Assisting the Governance Leads with the processing of IQVIA patient feedback data including following up negative comments.
Assist with publicising patient feedback information including posters, updating comments on website and monitoring the NHS choices website.
Provide admin support to the Governance Lead responsible for the IQVIA feedback system. This includes data extracts, SOPS, setting up of new users, logging of calls to the IQVIA hub.
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
In the National Staff Survey, 74% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 92% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities.
RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.
Details
Date posted
06 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
224-PA20260303422
Job locations
RJAH
Gobowen
SY10 7AG
Employer details
Employer name
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
RJAH
Gobowen
SY10 7AG