Clinical Governance and Quality Administrator

Overview

OUR VALUES IN ACTION

Care and Compassion, Quality and Teamwork, Dignity and Respect, Openness, honesty and responsibility

As from 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part-time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

Clinical Governance and Quality are looking to recruit an administrator to work predominately alongside the Research & Innovation, Risk and Clinical Effectiveness functions and provide administrative support to all other functions of the department. It is essential that the applicant has a SVQ/NVQ 3 qualification or experience in a similar role in a busy office environment.

Administrative support to the department and collaboration with the Research & Innovation, Risk and Clinical Effectiveness functions, as well as other department functions.

Essential: SVQ/NVQ 3 qualification or equivalent experience in a similar role in a busy office environment.

Please note that interviews will be held on 19 February 2026.

Criminal records and right to work It may require a different level of criminal records check from 1 April 2025. If the post is assessed as a "+regulated role+", appointment will be subject to joining the PVG Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit  or the PVG information provided by NHS Scotland.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement to demonstrate the relevant permission to work in the country. NHS Scotland Boards will check entitlement to work in the UK as part of pre-employment checks. Entitlement can be evidenced through visa types as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. For more information, please refer to

Sponsorship If a post does not have the necessary eligibility to work in the UK, sponsorship may be possible via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa, subject to employer license and salary thresholds. This is not guaranteed.

Equality, diversity and inclusion NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Applications from all sections of society are welcome.

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  We cannot accept late applications; please ensure your application is submitted early.