Neonatal Clinical Governance and Risk Lead Nurse

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an experienced neonatal nurse to take on the role of Clinical Governance and Risk Lead. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to enhance governance infrastructure and improve the quality of care provided to neonates at the NICU in Cardiff. This opportunity offers a chance to lead significant quality improvement initiatives and play a vital role in providing safe care for mothers and babies. Strong professional registration and relevant management experience in the NHS are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating quality and safety functions in healthcare.
• Experience leading clinical audits and managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of governance and patient safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure comprehensive review of adverse incidents.
• Foster a learning culture among staff for incident reporting.
• Develop policies and procedures to support quality and safety.

Skills

Governance

Quality improvement

Clinical audit

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Professional registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council

MSC

Job description

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a dynamic, experienced and knowledgeable neonatal nurse to work as our Clinical Governance and Risk lead Nurse.

The post holder will be a key member of the NICU ward management team and will work closely with our dedicated NICU nursing and consultant team, and our maternity and obstetric teams.

This new post is an exciting opportunity to develop and enhance our governance, clinical effectiveness and regulatory infrastructures to ensure that the unit is providing high quality, safe and effective care. This will involve liaising with key members of the MDT, maternity and obstetric colleagues, and staff within the Children's Hospital for Wales.

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unitin Cardiff provides intensive, high dependency and special care services for the local population of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, as well as a tertiary service for South Wales. It is the only unit in Wales to provide neonatal surgery with approximately a quarter of its admissions coming from other units in Wales.

We are currently funded for 32 cots (8 intensive care, 12 high dependency and 12 special care) although facilities and infrastructure are available to allow increase to 50 cots in the next years. Additionally, the CHANTS neonatal transfer team operates from UHW every 3 weeks and is in the process of expanding to 24/7 cover.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work to ensure that adverse incidents are comprehensively reviewed and that outcomes are effectively communicated across the perinatal and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that there is effective learning.

The post holder will foster an open and just learning culture where staff will feel enabled to actively participate in the incident reporting process. They will also support the quality and safety agenda within maternity, neonatal and children's services by attending relevant meetings/forums and developing policies and procedures where required.

By playing a leading role in programs such as ATAIN, you will work closely with the perinatal team to ensure that mothers and babies within our care receive care that is safe, effective and - where possible - without separation

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Details Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£54,550 to £61,412 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-NMR101-0625

Job locations

NICU, UHW

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF4 4XW

Job description Job responsibilities

Details of duties and responsibilities expected of the post-holder can be found on the attached Job Description & Person Specification

Job description Job responsibilities

Details of duties and responsibilities expected of the post-holder can be found on the attached Job Description & Person Specification

Person Specification Current relevant professional registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council Essential

• RN(i.e. RN or equivalent - degree equivalent; plus RHV - degree or masters equivalent
• MSC

Desirable

• IQT bronze/improvement cymru improvement basics

Experience Essential

• Experience of co-ordinating the quality and safety function within a healthcare environment
• Experience of leading clinical audit
• Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams
• Experience of analysing interpret governance information to inform and identify solutions
• Experience of working in a management or supervisory role in the NHS.
• Proven track record of delivering clinical governance objectives in line with organisational strategy. Experience of implementing quality improvement methodologies.
• Experience of translating national policy, research and service reviews into local practice and action.

Experience Desirable

• Experience in report writing and delivering presentations.
• Experience of handling complex data to produce reports in various formats. Experience of line management of staff

Aptitude and Abilities Essential

• Knowledge of modern thinking on governance and patient safety. Understanding of NHS structure and processes including commissioning, regulation and evolving governmental approaches.
• Understanding of processes of standard setting, assessment and assurance within the NHS.
• Understanding of the principles and practice of the legal framework relevant to risk management, investigation and mitigation in the context of governance in the NHS Understanding of methods to stimulate clinical quality improvement. Understanding of Putting Things Right Legislation (Wales)
• Demonstrable political judgement and an astute approach to handling diverse interests and complex relationships - clear about referring upwards where necessary
• Organised and systematic in approach to work and prioritisation, including the ability to work to tight deadlines Ability to make reasoned decisions rapidly
• Ability to devise project plans and work programmes, working independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of Data Protection Act and freedom of information Act, and Caldicott Principles

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Person Specification Current relevant professional registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council Essential

• RN(i.e. RN or equivalent - degree equivalent; plus RHV - degree or masters equivalent
• MSC

Desirable

• IQT bronze/improvement cymru improvement basics

Experience Essential

• Experience of co-ordinating the quality and safety function within a healthcare environment
• Experience of leading clinical audit
• Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams
• Experience of analysing interpret governance information to inform and identify solutions
• Experience of working in a management or supervisory role in the NHS.
• Proven track record of delivering clinical governance objectives in line with organisational strategy. Experience of implementing quality improvement methodologies.
• Experience of translating national policy, research and service reviews into local practice and action.

Experience Desirable

• Experience in report writing and delivering presentations.
• Experience of handling complex data to produce reports in various formats. Experience of line management of staff

Aptitude and Abilities Essential

• Knowledge of modern thinking on governance and patient safety. Understanding of NHS structure and processes including commissioning, regulation and evolving governmental approaches.
• Understanding of processes of standard setting, assessment and assurance within the NHS.
• Understanding of the principles and practice of the legal framework relevant to risk management, investigation and mitigation in the context of governance in the NHS Understanding of methods to stimulate clinical quality improvement. Understanding of Putting Things Right Legislation (Wales)
• Demonstrable political judgement and an astute approach to handling diverse interests and complex relationships - clear about referring upwards where necessary
• Organised and systematic in approach to work and prioritisation, including the ability to work to tight deadlines Ability to make reasoned decisions rapidly
• Ability to devise project plans and work programmes, working independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of Data Protection Act and freedom of information Act, and Caldicott Principles

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

NICU, UHW

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF4 4XW

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

NICU, UHW

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF4 4XW

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)