Quality and Risk Manager - 3 Month Fixed Term Contract

Circle Health Group Ltd; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Harrow is seeking a Quality and Risk Manager for a 3-month fixed-term contract. This full-time position requires leading quality functions, ensuring safe patient care, and managing governance related to inspections. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and qualifications in healthcare governance, strong communication skills, and the ability to drive improvements in quality standards. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Management Bonus Scheme

Private Pension and Healthcare schemes

Hospital discounts for friends and family

Life insurance and wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare governance or risk management.
• Ability to lead projects and facilitate change collaboratively.
• Data analysis and report-writing skills to identify trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate quality functions to ensure high patient care standards.
• Promote a culture of safety and quality across the hospital.
• Manage responses and action plans post-inspections and audits.

Skills

Healthcare governance experience

Knowledge of CQC/HIS/HIW standards

Strong communication skills

Project leadership ability

Data analysis skills

Education

Relevant health qualification

Job description

Quality and Risk Manager - 3 Month Fixed Term Contract

The Clementine Churchill Hospital in Harrow, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Quality and Risk Manager to join their team in the Quality department.

This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours per week, requiring flexible shift coverage.

Duties include:

• Leading and coordinating the hospital's quality and governance functions to ensure safe, high-quality patient care in line with CHG and national standards.
• Promoting a culture of safety and quality, supporting staff understanding and implementation of regulatory requirements.
• Developing, reviewing, and improving clinical governance systems, policies, and procedures.
• Preparing for inspections (CQC/HIS/HIW), working with departments to gather evidence and implement improvements.
• Managing responses and action plans post-inspections and audits, ensuring timely completion.
• Supporting the hospital in achieving and maintaining a 'Good' or higher regulatory rating.

Candidate requirements:

• Experience in healthcare governance or risk management.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, CQC/HIS/HIW standards, and national quality frameworks.
• Experience with investigations and Root Cause Analysis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead projects and facilitate change collaboratively.
• Relevant health qualification and ongoing professional development.
• Data analysis and report-writing skills to identify trends and drive improvements.

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group offers competitive salaries and benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service
• Management Bonus Scheme
• Private Pension and Healthcare schemes
• Hospital discounts for friends and family
• Family-friendly policies
• Life insurance, wellbeing resources, training, and development opportunities

Circle Health Group is committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where colleagues can thrive and develop professionally and personally.