Executive Director, Quality Governance & Safety

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site facilities

Staff travel concessions

Parking subsidy

Canteen and break spaces

Flexible working options

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge is seeking a Director of Quality Governance and Compliance to lead assurance across quality governance, patient safety, clinical risk and regulatory compliance. Reporting to the Chief Nurse, you will shape frameworks and assurance arrangements to support safe, effective care across the organisation.

You will work with the Executive Team, Trust Board and external regulators, translating complex information into clear conclusions and

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in quality governance and patient safety within a large healthcare organisation.
• Proven ability to advise at Executive/Board level and lead external reviews.
• Evidence of sustained improvements in quality and assurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead assurance across quality governance, patient safety, clinical risk and regulatory compliance.
• Develop frameworks, standards and assurance to enable safe, well-governed care.
• Represent the Trust with regulators, commissioners and system partners.
• Provide expert advice, independent challenge and robust Board-level assurance.
• Drive sustained improvements in quality and learning across the organisation.

Skills

Quality governance

Patient safety

Clinical risk

Regulatory frameworks

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant subject

Job description

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge is seeking a Director of Quality Governance and Compliance to lead assurance across quality governance, patient safety, clinical risk and regulatory compliance. Reporting to the Chief Nurse, you will shape frameworks and assurance arrangements to support safe, effective care across the organisation.

You will work with the Executive Team, Trust Board and external regulators, translating complex information into clear conclusions and