Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
13 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Understanding of the NHS quality and effectiveness agenda, priorities and requirements.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of compliance, risk and audit systems and methodologies.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of administrative procedures and specialist IT systems.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of project management.
- Knowledge
Strong communication skills: verbal, written and presentational.
- Knowledge
Awareness of data quality and information governance principles and requirements.
- Knowledge
Good personal organisation, prioritisation and time management skills.
- Knowledge
Good working knowledge of general administrative and IT practices and packages, including MS Office applications.
- Experience
Demonstrable experience of monitoring compliance with established standards and guidelines within a large and complex organisation.
- Experience
Experience of using and maintaining corporate records using a database, including the production of professional reports to meet internal and external requirements.
- Experience
Previous NHS experience.
- Qualifications
Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent qualification; or experience gained in a comparable environment.
- Contractual Requirements
Flexible approach to working including a willingness and ability to travel to other SFH sites as well as external locations.
Desirable
9 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of NHS governance and compliance management systems and processes.
- Knowledge
Awareness of a range of data processing, analysis and problem solving methods.
- Knowledge
Datix system experience.
- Experience
Proven experience in managing activities related to NICE and other formal guidance..
- Experience
Demonstrable experience of analysing complex data and presenting in a user friendly format.
- Experience
Experience of providing staff training in a range of different ways (to individuals and groups).
- Qualifications
Diploma level qualification or equivalent
- Further Training
Formal training in governance, compliance, risk management or related disciplines.
- Further Training
Trained in database or business administration system maintenance.
Job overview
The role offers a varied workload with opportunities to develop skills in data analysis, report production, meeting administration, governance systems and quality improvement. If you are a motivated individual with strong administrative and IT skills, excellent attention to detail and a passion for supporting high-quality healthcare, we would love to hear from you. Join Team SFH and help make a real difference to patient safety, quality and continuous improvement across the Trust.
We are looking for individuals who are committed to our values and who share our dedication to delivering outstanding patient care.
If you are passionate about quality improvement, governance and making a difference to patient care, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for Quality Assurance Support with Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton-in-Ashfield, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Support role (discipline unspecified) role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Sep 2026.
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