Clinical Governance Manager

JR United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Clinical Governance Lead to enhance the quality of clinical care at their modern hospital. This role offers the opportunity to lead initiatives that drive continuous improvement in clinical governance and quality assurance. You will work closely with senior clinical leaders, ensuring compliance and safety while fostering a culture of excellence. With a commitment to employee well-being, the organization provides a supportive environment where your expertise will make a significant impact. Join a team dedicated to transforming healthcare experiences and making a difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

Free Gym Membership

Health Assessments

Retail Discounts

Pension Options

Qualifications

• Registered Clinician with experience in clinical governance and quality assurance.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight of care quality.
• Collaborate with clinical leaders to improve quality assurance.

Skills

Clinical Governance

Quality Assurance

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

Degree in Clinical Discipline

Postgraduate Qualification

ISO9001 Auditor Qualification

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Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital | Clinical Management

Permanent | Full-Time (37.5 Hours)

At Nuffield Health, the UK's largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members, and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, warmth, and drive to make a difference are valued here. Whether it’s driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building your career, we support you every step of the way. Join our journey. It starts with you.

As our Clinical Governance Lead at Wessex Hospital, you will provide strong clinical leadership and oversight of all matters related to the quality of clinical care delivery. This role involves working alongside Senior Clinical Leaders and key stakeholders to facilitate clinical excellence and fulfill Nuffield Health’s charitable purpose.

You will be a registered Clinician (NMC, HCPC, or GPC), educated to degree or postgraduate level in a clinical discipline, with relevant qualifications in organizational governance (e.g., ISO9001 Auditor or equivalent). We seek someone with senior healthcare leadership experience, particularly in clinical governance and quality assurance, with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and proactive, efficient working habits.

As our Clinical Governance Lead, you will:

• Champion the organisation’s brand values.
• Drive continuous improvement in:

o Data quality and data analysis capabilities

o Reporting and escalation processes, including Board and Incident Reporting, to guide quality learning and decision-making.

• Collaborate with Senior Clinical and Medical Leaders to deliver Quality Assurance and improvement activities, supporting clinical effectiveness, patient safety, regulatory compliance, customer feedback, and professional development.
• Lead the development, review, and oversight of Clinical Policies and SOPs, ensuring effective management of the clinical policy catalogue.
• Provide advice, guidance, and expertise on governance processes, including handling complaints.
• Support the maintenance and achievement of clinical and organizational accreditation (e.g., ISO9001), facilitating successful certification.
• Contribute to the delivery of Nuffield Health’s Quality Improvement Plan, leading clinical projects and workstreams within your remit.
• As a subject matter expert, participate in strategic negotiations related to clinical governance and quality assurance to support commercial objectives.

About Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital

Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital is a modern 46-bed private hospital in West Hampshire, specializing in Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Urology, Women’s Health, and Spinal Surgery. The hospital features onsite Radiology, Pathology, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, and Hydrotherapy services, offering comprehensive care. Facilities include 16 outpatient consultation rooms, 46 private patient bedrooms with en-suite facilities, 24-hour resident doctor on-site, four operating theatres, and an endoscopy suite.

Our Benefits

We want you to feel good about coming to work, feeling healthy, happy, and valued. Our benefits include free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts, pension options, and more. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.

Join Us

Apply early, as applications are reviewed on receipt, and the advert may close early if we receive high volumes. We look forward to your application and the possibility of welcoming you to our team.