Assurance Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding individual to work as the Assurance Manager for South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a programme of work to support providing assurance to the Trust, ensuring it is compliant with regulatory requirements and key priorities set out in the Quality Strategy., The role is broad ranging, including coordinating and delivering the Trusts CQC Assurance Programme, central oversight of governance and risk management. Excellent planning and coordination skills to deliver key pieces of work within tight deadlines are essential. The Assurance Manager will manage a portfolio of work as delegated by the Head of Risk and Assurance, with line management responsibility of the staff within the Assurance Team.

Candidates must be educated to degree level, supported by post-graduate study or equivalent level of experience. The post holder is required to have substantial experience of data collection, analysis and report writing skills, with confidence to present these to groups where necessary. Proficient and advanced IT skills are essential to carry the role out to a high standard.

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

£43,742 to £50,056 a year pro rata for part time - 30 hours per week