Divisional Governance Lead
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £55,690.00 to £62,682.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £55690.00 - £62682.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 February 2026 |
| Location: | Lancashire, PR2 9HT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9438-26-0010 |
Summary
Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Provide oversight of the divisional governance agenda, ensuring compliance with Trust policies, NHS frameworks, and national standards. Governance Team Management: Lead and develop the divisional governance team, including recruitment, onboarding, appraisals, and performance management. Patient Safety & Quality: Drive a culture of safety, learning, and continuous improvement; oversee incident management and thematic reviews. PSIRF Investigations: Lead divisional learning responses under the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework, ensuring robust investigations and shared outcomes. Risk Management: Maintain and scrutinise the divisional risk register, validate new risks, and escalate significant risks to senior leadership. Regulatory Compliance: Act as divisional lead for CQC requirements, maintain inspection readiness, and coordinate responses to regulatory enquiries. Audit & Clinical Effectiveness: Oversee audit processes, track NICE guidance responses, and ensure findings are reported through governance structures. Safeguarding Oversight: Monitor safeguarding incidents, collaborate with the Safeguarding Team, and participate in Section 42 reviews. Claims & Safety Alerts: Coordinate responses to clinical claims, disseminate learning, and manage safety alerts for timely action. Collaboration: Work closely with senior nursing and medical leaders, clinical teams, and corporate colleagues to embed governance principles.