Clinical Governance Support Nurse/AHP

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking NHS organization in the UK seeks a Clinical Governance Support Nurse/AHP to aid in incident management and the implementation of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework. With a focus on quality and safety, you will work within a cohesive team to support the Lead Clinical Governance Coordinator. Ideal candidates will possess an NMC or AHP qualification and have substantial experience in NHS governance. This role presents an opportunity to contribute significantly to patient safety and clinical quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Evidence of continued management/development.
• Recent experience in governance and incident management.
• Understanding of NHS organization and culture.

Responsibilities

• Support lead Clinical Governance Co-ordinator in managing incident reporting.
• Coordinate investigations to meet regulatory standards.
• Implement the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework agenda.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Incident management

Education

NMC or Allied Health Professional Qualification

Post Graduate Qualification/Experience

Teaching/Assessment Qualification

Job description

Go back Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Governance Support Nurse/AHP

The closing date is 11 December 2025

We are looking for a Clinical Governance Support Nurse/AHP to join us!

You will work across the planned care/Surgical division as a member of the Clinical Governance team, providing support to the Lead Clinical Governance Coordinator and Associate Director of Nursing responsible for the division.

You will develop the knowledge and skills required to provide support to the lead Clinical Governance Coordinator in advising on all aspects of Clinical Governance, promoting a culture that upholds quality and safety to ensure that the patient safety, clinical governance and quality agenda is proactively managed and consistently delivered across the division.

In addition, you will have an integral role in the introduction and embedding of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) agenda across the multidisciplinary teams within the planned care/surgical division.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will support the lead Clinical Governance Co‑ordinator, Associate Director of Nursing and Medical Governance Lead in the effective management of incident reporting.
• Investigations and co‑ordination of the division in meeting the regulatory requirements of external standards and inspections such as those undertaken by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
• Supporting the implementation of the PSIRF agenda.
• Provide highly specialist advice, support and guidance to managers and clinicians in relation to a range of issues including governance, assurance, risk, with support from the Lead Clinical Governance Co‑ordinator and Trust Governance Lead.
• Communicate confidently, clearly and concisely; write strategies, reports, policies, leaflets for staff and other stakeholders.
• Liaise frequently with area leads to support them in managing local incidents within agreed timeframes.
• Act as a team player, actively listen, and show empathy when needed.

About us

We are a forward‑thinking cohesive team of 4 people who need the support of an additional team member.

We work closely with our Medical, Matron and Operational Manager colleagues to support the implementation of the Clinical Governance programme.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC or Allied Health Professional Qualification
• Evidence of Post Graduate Qualification/Experience
• Evidence of continued management/development
• Recognised teaching/assessment qualification
• Recent experience in governance and incident management

Knowledge

• Substantial experience working in the NHS
• Experience of prioritising complex workloads
• Understanding of NHS organisation and culture
• Knowledge and understanding of the core components associated with the NHS Risk Management Agenda and Patient Safety First

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust