Patient Safety & Quality Governance Lead

GWH; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Divisional Quality Governance Facilitator to lead and coordinate quality governance and patient safety activities across the division, including incident investigations, risk management, clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.

The post holder will analyse data, monitor quality performance and translate learning into improvements in practice.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Governance training and PSIRF training
• Clinical qualification and current registration with the relevant professional body
• Teaching certificate
• Clinical risk management qualification

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of patient safety, quality improvement, and governance activities across the Division.
• Coordinate and support investigations of clinical incidents, ensuring learning is identified and shared.
• Monitor divisional risk registers and manage the escalation and management of identified risks.
• Analyse and report on quality indicators including incidents, complaints, audits, and performance metrics.
• Develop and maintain quality governance dashboards, reports, and data collection systems.
• Provide expert advice and support to clinical teams on patient safety, risk management, and quality improvement.
• Facilitate governance meetings and support the Divisional Senior Team with reports, action plans, and monitoring progress.
• Support compliance with national standards, regulatory requirements, and external inspections.
• Build strong working relationships with clinical, managerial, and governance teams to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement

Education

Degree level qualification and / or equivalent knowledge and experience

Governance training

PSIRF training

Clinical qualification and hold current registration with the relevant professional body

Teaching certificate

Clinical risk management qualification

Job description

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Divisional Quality Governance Facilitator to lead and coordinate quality governance and patient safety activities across the division, including incident investigations, risk management, clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.

The post holder will analyse data, monitor quality performance and translate learning into improvements in practice.