Clinical & Governance Partner
| Posting date: | 05 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £55,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 55000 - 55000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 September 2025 |
| Location: | Remote, ne13 9ba |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SEP20250293 |
Summary
Clinical & Governance Partner - Quality Governance & Risk DirectorateHome based role with some travel to servicesWe are delighted to offer an opportunity for an experienced and motivated professional to join our Quality Governance & Risk Directorate..Working closely with the Clinical Director and senior clinical and operational colleagues, you will provide leadership and support across all areas of quality, safety, and governance, helping us to ensure services consistently deliver safe, effective, and high-quality care.This role offers the chance to balance strategic oversight with practical operational support, with a focus on:Patient safety and safeguardingInfection prevention and controlRisk management and quality improvementCompliance with regulatory standardsThis is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful improvements in patient care, working collaboratively to strengthen our culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.Duties and responsibilities:Clinical Leadership:• Act as the Clinical Governance and Patient Safety lead for designated service areas.Act as a senior clinician to support with complex case management within MDTs etc.• Develop and maintain risk registers and reports, identifying key risks and solutions to improve safety for staff and service users.• Provide expert advice on compliance with CQC and other statutory or national standards, e.g., NICE and APPTs.Quality & Safety Oversight:• Lead and support investigations into incidents, complaints, and other safety-related events.• Oversee safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and clinical risk processes.• Develop and monitor outcome measures, KPIs, and audit programmes to ensure continuous improvement.Improvement & Development:• Lead or support quality improvement and research projects across the organisation.• Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to managers and staff on safe practice, risk management, and governance processes.Promote a culture of learning by sharing insights from incidents, audits, and feedback.Facilitate engagement with service users and stakeholders to improve care delivery and outcomes.Work closely with all operational teams to support clinical standards.Information Governance & Compliance:Adhere to information governance, data protection, and confidentiality requirements.Information Governance & Compliance:Adhere to information governance, data protection, and confidentiality requirements.Ensure safe record-keeping and information quality in line with national standards.About youEducated to degree level (or equivalent clinical qualification).Evidence of continued professional development.Experience / KnowledgeExtensive post-registration clinical experience, including working with people with complex mental health needs.Strong knowledge of CQC (or equivalent regulatory body) standards and compliance frameworks.Proven track record in clinical governance, patient safety, or quality improvement.Experience of leading investigations into incidents and complaints.What we offer in return We are proud to have been recognised and certified as a Great Place to Work, which speaks volumes on how much we value our staff members. In return for the hard work and dedication from our teams, we offer the following benefits:30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days at 5 years’ service) and the option to purchase or sell dayEnhanced pensionWagestream - ability to release earnings, giving you instant access to your paySmartclinic Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistant Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access and shopping discounts with the opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light CardEnhanced life assurance scheme, payment being three times your annual salaryPlus, many more great benefits on offerHere at Everyturn Mental Health we champion equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation by ensuring our opportunities are open to all and our approach is inclusive. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.We welcome you to be yourself at work and have a range of Colleague Networks for members and allies of the LGBTQI+; Black, Asian and minority ethnic; menopause and neurodivergent communities.