Governance Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Governance Manager to join our expanding team at Primary Eyecare Services!

About Us:

Primary Eyecare Services (PES) is an established provider of high-quality extended eye care services (those beyond sight testing), utilizing a large network of optical practice subcontractors across England (~2000). PES currently holds and manages contracts on behalf of the primary eye care network, spanning ~70 NHS commissioners and delivering over 380,000 episodes of patient care each year, with a total annual turnover of ~£25+ million. PES is a not-for-profit company, limited by guarantee. This sees the majority of generated income pass through to frontline eye care services in optical practices.

Join us and be part of a company that is shaping the future of optometry

Role Overview:

Primary Eyecare Services is looking for a Governance Manager. This is to lead the Governance team in the delivery of key aspects of work across Quality and Compliance, including ongoing registration with Care Quality Commission (CQC). The role will include leading on reviewing policies, audits, DPIA’s and development of resources and reports as required for compliance against the NHS standard contract.

General Responsibilities:

• Leading the development, review and implementation of policies and SOPs.
• Lead organisation’s approach with Information Governance and Data Protection processes, including but not limited to Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA), reporting, investigation, training and the completion of the Data Protection and Security Toolkit (DSPT).
• Support procurements across the organisation.
• Work alongside the Quality Team Manager to prepare information in relation to the organisation’s CQC assurance checks and other external reviews as required.
• Lead and collaboration across multiple directorates to improve governance systems across the organisation.
• Development of departmental reports.
• Report writing, support the development of Annual Quality Plan, Lead the Carbon Reduction Plan, support the PSIRF Plan and other plans as required within NHS standard contract and/or ongoing CQC registration.
• Lead the organisations approach to Business Continuity with a review of Business Continuity Plans across the organisation and development of mitigations.
• Achieving and maintaining accreditations e.g. Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO accreditations, etc.
• Developing a team with the necessary knowledge and expertise to be able to respond effectively to enquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Compliance audits across the organisation based on commissioner requests and regulators.
• Support the delivery of compliance requirements for an NHS organisation E.g. Modern Slavery Act, Counter Fraud, etc.
• Review national guidance and provide opinion
• Needs to be time conscious to meet deadlines

The Organisation reserves the right at any time during your employment to vary your duties and responsibilities where necessary to meet the needs of the Organisation.

Take advantage of our comprehensive benefits and rewarding career opportunities.

Why You\’ll Love Working with Us

• Performance-Related Pay
• Pension Match up to 5%
• Sick and Critical Illness Pay Cover
• Electric Car Scheme
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Paid Compassionate Leave
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays (increase with 1 day annually after 2 years of service, up to 30 days)
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee of the Month and Year Awards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• NHS Blue Light Card
• Hybrid Working (60% home, 40% in office on a weekly basis)
• Cycle to Work Scheme

What We\’re Looking For

Qualifications

1. Qualified to degree level (desirable)
2. Governance or DPA qualification (essential)

Experience

1. Devising work schedules and progressing to meet agreed target dates (essential)
2. NHS / Healthcare background (essential)
3. Experience in Information Governance and Data Protection (essential)
4. Experience of Audit (essential)

How To Apply:

Please submit your up-to-date CV and personal statement highlighting your professional background and what motivates you to apply for this role to recruitment@primaryeyecare.co.uk

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