Remote Clinical Governance & Patient Safety Lead

NHS; Remote; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an experienced clinical governance leader to join their team. The role is home-based with travel across the UK, focusing on quality, safety, and governance in mental health services. The successful candidate will work closely with clinical directors and service managers, ensuring compliance with CQC standards and leading initiatives that enhance patient safety and care quality. The position offers a competitive salary of £55,000 per year and additional benefits such as enhanced pension and annual leave.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension

Wagestream access

Wellbeing Programme

Enhanced life assurance scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive post-registration clinical experience, particularly with complex mental health needs.
• Proven track record in clinical governance and patient safety.
• Strong knowledge of CQC standards and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead on quality and safety governance for services.
• Develop risk profiles and improve safety for staff and service users.
• Advise on compliance with CQC and national standards.

Skills

Experience in delivering or supporting Mental Health Services

Clinical governance knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Risk assessment skills

Coaching and mentoring ability

Education

Degree level education or equivalent clinical qualification

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

Job description

A healthcare organization is seeking an experienced clinical governance leader to join their team. The role is home-based with travel across the UK, focusing on quality, safety, and governance in mental health services. The successful candidate will work closely with clinical directors and service managers, ensuring compliance with CQC standards and leading initiatives that enhance patient safety and care quality. The position offers a competitive salary of £55,000 per year and additional benefits such as enhanced pension and annual leave.