Suffolk Primary Care

Suffolk

£16,965 to £17,843 a year

Admin & Clerical

17 Aug 2026

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About the Role

Suffolk Primary Care are looking for a organised and professional Governance & Compliance Officer to join our team at our Stowmarket practice. This position is offered on a part-time basis for a maximum of 22.5 hours per week. We can be flexible with working days and exact hours.

This key role will provide administrative and coordination support for CQC compliance, incident reporting (Datix), policy management, and information governance processes.

Main duties of the role will include:

Providing administrative and coordination support for CQC compliance.
Managing incident reporting as the lead for our incident reporting system Datix.
Acting as the principal liaison with our Data Protection Officer (DPO) team to uphold robust data protection and UK GDPR standards across the organisation.
Leading the preparation and successful submission of the annual NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT).

For further details, please see job description attached.

About the Candidate

To be considered for this position, you will require the following:

Essential

Experience conducting audits or compliance reviews
Knowledge of governance frameworks and risk management
Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent
Evidence of ongoing professional development
Experience working within a GP surgery or NHS setting
Strong organisational skills and good attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines

Desirable

Experience working within a GP surgery or NHS setting
Experience preparing for CQC inspections
Experience developing or delivering staff training
Training in healthcare management, quality assurance, or CQC compliance and governance.
Experience of working as part of a governance team, is desirable but not essential

About Us

Suffolk Primary Care (SPC) is a forward-thinking partnership of GP surgeries across Suffolk. Our collaborative approach enables doctors and staff to share resources, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality healthcare.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Benefits of Working with SPC:

NHS Pension Scheme:

Defined benefits scheme
Life insurance
Family benefits, including adult dependents & children's pensions
Ill health benefits

23.7% employer contribution

Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme:

Low monthly payments, no deposit, no credit check
Fully comprehensive insurance, servicing, tyres & breakdown cover
Up to £2,000 annual SPC contribution (subject to conditions)

Additional Benefits:

Eye care vouchers
Health service discounts, including a complimentary Blue Light Card for new starters
Minimum 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) for full-time employees, with enhancements for long service
Enhanced maternity & paternity terms
High street discounts via our online portal
Salary sacrifice schemes for technology, homewares (Currys, John Lewis, Decathlon), cycling, and gym memberships

At SPC, we invest in our staffs professional growth and well-being, fostering a positive work environment that benefits both our team and the communities we serve.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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