Head of Clinical Governance, Assurance & Compliance for Women's Health

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in SW London is seeking a Head Midwife/Nurse for Clinical Governance in Women's Health. The role focuses on enhancing care quality through collaboration and compliance with clinical standards. Candidates should have leadership experience and relevant qualifications, with opportunities for professional development in quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Midwife required.
• Recognised qualification in quality assurance, compliance, governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate with multi-professional teams to enhance patient safety.
• Oversee compliance with clinical governance standards.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Clinical Governance

Education

Masters level degree

Job description

Job summary

Head Midwife/Nurse of Clinical Governance, Assurance and Compliance for Women's Health - Maternity and Gynaecology

We are seeking a qualified midwife or nurse to lead our efforts in enhancing the quality of care we provide, sharing our commitment to woman-centered, excellent care. The role involves a multidisciplinary approach to quality, with strong support from colleagues across Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Neonatology, and other Trust departments involved in patient safety, risk, effectiveness, QI, simulation, and compliance. Training in PSIRF, Human Factors, quality improvement, and Making Data Count is available for ambitious candidates eager to develop in this role.

Interview date: TBC

Main duties of the job

The post holder will collaborate with clinicians, managers, and service users to ensure robust monitoring and improvement of patient safety, clinical effectiveness, patient experience, and risk management. The role includes supporting quality improvement initiatives where outcomes are suboptimal, overseeing compliance with standards such as CNST, Saving Babies Lives, Ockenden recommendations, Perinatal Quality Surveillance, NICE & RCOG guidelines, Antenatal and Newborn Screening standards, and HSIB recommendations. The post involves managing the governance and risk midwives team and working closely with senior leadership to meet regulatory standards.

About us

St George's provides women’s health services for SW London, delivering over 5,000 births annually. The hospital offers both district general and tertiary care for women with complex needs. Our goal is to provide outstanding care, reflected in positive clinical outcomes and patient feedback. We are investing in workforce development, digital transformation, and cross-team collaboration to enhance our services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide leadership and expertise within the multi-professional team, developing strategies and frameworks to ensure the Maternity service exceeds internal and national standards for clinical governance. Full details are available in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualification and Training

• Registered Nurse or Midwife
• Recognised qualification in quality assurance, compliance, governance, or relevant experience
• Masters level degree or substantial experiential equivalence

Desirable

• Training in SEIPS with ability to analyze management systems
• Leadership/management qualification

Experience

• Experience in Clinical Risk/Governance role
• Experience at Band 8 managerial level

Desirable

• Experience in gathering and analyzing detailed information

Other requirements include a DBS check and current UK professional registration. Further details are available in the attached documentation.