Clinical Governance and Audit Lead

Leaders In Care Ltd; Croydon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity for children with brain injury is seeking a Clinical Governance and Audit Lead in Croydon. The role involves overseeing clinical governance frameworks and audit programmes to enhance care quality. Ideal candidates are registered nurses with extensive experience in governance, seeking a senior leadership position to drive impactful change.

Benefits

Enhanced DBS

Career development and training opportunities

Meaningful leadership role

Qualifications

• Registered nurse (NMC registered).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in governance, audit, or quality role at Band 7 or above.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the organisation’s clinical governance and audit frameworks.
• Oversee clinical audit programmes, reporting on performance and areas for improvement.
• Analyse clinical data to inform quality and safety initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical Risk Management

Quality Improvement

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Are you a registered nurse with a strong background in clinical governance and quality improvement?

Join the UK’s leading charity for children with brain injury as their Clinical Governance and Audit Lead (Band 8a). Based in Surrey, this role offers the opportunity to lead impactful work that directly improves care for children and their families.

What’s Offered for a Clinical Governance and Audit Lead:

• Salary up to £66,000 (DOE)
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Enhanced DBS (Children’s & Adult’s Barred List)
• Career development and training opportunities
• A meaningful leadership role in a respected national charity

Key Responsibilities for a Clinical Governance and Audit Lead:

• Lead and develop the organisation’s clinical governance and audit frameworks
• Oversee clinical audit programmes, reporting on performance and areas for improvement
• Analyse clinical data to inform quality and safety initiatives
• Train and support clinical staff in governance and audit processes
• Ensure compliance with CQC, NICE, and national standards

What We’re Looking For:

• You must be a registered nurse (NMC registered)
• Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a governance, audit, or quality role at Band 7 or above
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Proven experience managing clinical risk and improvement programmes

This role is ideal for a registered nurse with experience as a Clinical Risk Manager, Audit Specialist, Quality Lead, or Compliance Officer. You’ll join a collaborative, mission-led team focused on transforming outcomes for children with complex needs.

If you're a registered nurse ready to step into a senior leadership role with purpose, this could be the perfect next step.

Apply now or call Libby at Leaders in Care on 07828 509 827 to become the Clinical Governance and Audit Lead and make a lasting impact.

REF- LICLC