Band 8a Governance Manager | Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider based in Birmingham is seeking a part-time clinical governance role (18.75 hours/week) that involves leading and supporting governance projects across Dental Services. Responsibilities include incident management, developing training, and managing risk and complaint systems in accordance with NHS guidelines. Apply now to be part of a committed team in enhancing patient safety and quality of care. This position aims to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and improve overall patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, support, facilitate and monitor governance projects including incident management.
• Design, develop and deliver in-house training linked to clinical governance projects.
• Manage the patient experience and complaint systems in line with NHS legislation.

Job description

Overview

This is a permanent part‑time role (18.75 hours per week) that shares the responsibility for clinical governance across Dental Services at Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, support, facilitate and monitor governance projects including incident management, audit, complaint handling and patient safety initiatives.
• Design, develop and deliver in‑house training linked to clinical governance projects.
• Develop and maintain the Dental Services risk assessment, risk register and incident reporting systems.
• Manage the patient experience and complaint systems in line with NHS and Trust legislation, policies and procedures.

Governance

• Develop and manage projects related to the implementation and assurance of CQC registration and standards.
• Manage governance groups to ensure action and improvement with reference to national regulatory agencies such as CQC and GDC.

Patient Safety and Risk Management

• Continuously develop risk management within Dental Services according to the Trust Risk Management Strategy.
• Review and develop the Dental Services Risk Management Strategy in line with the Trust Risk Management Framework.
• Lead on effective divisional risk register management and ensure it accurately reflects divisional risks, reviewed and updated regularly, escalated monthly to Divisional Quality Safety Board and Divisional Leadership Team.

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from people irrespective of age, gender, race or disability.

This advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026.