Clinical Governance Lead

The Methodist Church in Britain; Warmley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Health assessments

Retail discounts

Pension options

Wellbeing rewards

Job summary

Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital is seeking a part-time Clinical Governance Lead to scrutinise clinical quality across its care. The role leads quality assurance, owns clinical policies and SOPs, and advises on governance and complaints while supporting accreditation such as ISO9001.

It is 22.5 hours per week, with collaboration among senior clinical and medical leaders. Applicants should hold NMC, HCPC or GPC registration and a governance qualification.

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in a clinical discipline
• Governance qualification such as ISO9001 Auditor or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance and improvement activity, including systems for clinical effectiveness, patient safety and regulatory compliance.
• Lead development, review and oversight of clinical policies and SOPs, managing the clinical policy catalogue.
• Advise on governance processes, including dealing with complaints and escalation.
• Drive continuous improvement of data quality and data analysis capabilities.
• Improve reporting, including board and incident reporting to guide quality learning.
• Support accreditation such as ISO9001 and other regulatory milestones.
• Lead clinical projects and workstreams within remit as part of the Quality Improvement Plan.
• Contribute to strategic negotiations on clinical governance and quality assurance in support of commercial objectives.
• Champion the organisation's brand values.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Proactive and efficient

Education

Degree or postgraduate in a clinical discipline

Governance qualification such as ISO9001 Auditor

Job description

Nuffield Health's Cheltenham Hospital is recruiting a permanent part-time Clinical Governance Lead to scrutinise clinical quality across its care. The post leads quality assurance and improvement work, owns clinical policies and SOPs, advises on governance and complaints, and supports accreditation such as ISO9001. It is 22.5 hours a week, working alongside senior clinical and medical leaders. Applicants need NMC, HCPC or GPC registration and a governance qualification.

What the job involves

• Lead quality assurance and improvement activity, including systems for clinical effectiveness, patient safety, regulatory compliance, customer feedback and professional development
• Lead the development, review and oversight of clinical policies and SOPs, managing the clinical policy catalogue
• Provide advice and subject matter expertise on governance processes, including dealing with complaints
• Drive continuous improvement of data quality and data analysis capabilities
• Improve reporting and escalation processes, including board and incident reporting, to guide quality learning and decision-making
• Support the maintenance and achievement of clinical or organisational accreditation such as ISO9001
• Support delivery of Nuffield Health's Quality Improvement Plan, leading clinical projects and workstreams within remit
• Contribute to strategic negotiations on clinical governance and quality assurance in support of commercial objectives
• Champion the organisation's brand values

Qualifications

• Educated to degree or postgraduate level in a clinical discipline
• Relevant organisational governance qualification such as ISO9001 Auditor or equivalent

Registration & licences

• Registered clinician with NMC, HCPC or GPC

Experience

• Senior leadership within the healthcare sector
• Significant experience in clinical governance and quality assurance

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Works proactively and efficiently

What’s offered

• Free gym membership
• Health assessments
• Retail discounts
• Pension options
• Fitness, lifestyle and wellbeing rewards