Associate Medical Lead - Patient Safety

Nuffield Health; Epsom and Ewell; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an Associate Medical Lead to enhance patient safety and quality improvement. The successful candidate will support medical governance, provide expert medical advice, and lead change initiatives across multidisciplinary teams. Strong interpersonal and analytical skills are essential, along with experience in NHS environments. The role includes developing strategies to improve quality and implementing best practices. Attractive benefits include gym membership and health assessments.

Benefits

Free gym membership

Health assessments

Retail discounts

Pension options

Qualifications

• Proven track record in developing and implementing strategies to improve quality and efficiency.
• Experience leading change in challenging environments.
• Knowledge of NHS policy drivers and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of the medical governance strategy.
• Provide expert medical opinion to regional quality care partners.
• Champion standards and governance practice across regional teams.
• Support clinical investigations including incidents involving patients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Analytical skills

Change management

Job description

We are seeking an Associate Medical Lead to support the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director in delivering our vision of high-quality, peer-led medical best practice. This role will focus on Patient Safety & Quality Improvement, driving excellence through the development and standardisation of national medical governance frameworks, professional challenge and advice, and medical professional development. As a key member of the medical directorate, you will champion strong professional leadership, act as the voice of medical professionals, and foster an open, learning culture. You will work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and safety. As our Associate Medical Lead, you will:

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of the medical governance strategy and plan.
• Provide expert medical opinion to regional quality care partners and operators.
• Champion standards and governance practice across regional teams.
• Support clinical investigations, including incidents involving patients, staff, and relatives.
• Contribute to the design and development of protocols aligned to national guidance and best practice.
• Advise on accepted practice, minimum standards, and Nuffield protocols.
• Develop care pathways and service-level minimum standards.
• Represent the medical directorate at Expert Advisory Groups and external engagements.
• Promote collaboration, communication, and a learning culture across specialties.
• Provide expert input for PR, lobbying, and media opportunities aligned with the charity's purpose.
• Support research, development, and rapid review of products, guidelines, technology, and services.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to analyse complex organisational problems and deliver workable solutions.
• Knowledge of NHS policy drivers, legislation, and modernisation agenda.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing strategies to improve quality and efficiency.
• Experience leading change in challenging environments.

This role will lead the Patient Safety & Quality Improvement sub-strategy, ensuring robust systems and processes that enhance safety and outcomes across our organisation.

Benefits

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options.