Research and Care Governance Assistant - Adult Services ADRS

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role

An opportunity has arisen within Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services for the position of Research and Care Governance Assistant.

Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services (GADRS) is an integrated health and social care partner within Glasgow Health and Social Care Partnership (Glasgow HSCP). Strategically supported by the Glasgow City Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP), it delivers treatment services to those individuals with problematic alcohol and drug misuse issues across Glasgow City.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• This is a permanent post
• Working 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9-5pm
• This post is based within William Street Clinic, 120-130 William Street Glasgow G3 8UR

Key responsibilities

You will provide support to the GADRS Care Governance Committee and its sub-groups with effective management and support activities, audit, research and monitoring reports to support and enable them to carry out Care Governance activities.

You will take direction from the Clinical Governance Facilitator and will undertake activities as directed to assist with the implementation of any change to policy, guidelines, protocols, and procedural developments across the Alcohol and Drugs Services.

You will also support the GG&C Alcohol and Drug Deaths Research Associate to report on alcohol and drug related deaths in GG&C and other relevant audits/reports as requested by the senior management of the GADRS.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

• It is essential you are educated to Degree standard or have equivalent experience and knowledge of research and care governance.

What we offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

For an informal discussion, please contact: Claire Kerr - Clinical Governance Facilitator on or

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.