The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Deputy Clinical Governence Manager

The closing date is 15 January 2026

Job summary

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge?

You will provide support to the Clinical Governance Manager on delivering all aspects of Clinical Governance. You will support the Clinical Governance Manager in the co-ordination, implementation and delivery of the Divisional Clinical Governance agenda. You will also deputise for the Clinical Governance Manager in their absence.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

Main duties of the job

Oversee the implementation of all aspects of governance such as investigations, reports, reporting all findings and issues to the Clinical Governance Manager
Monitor and maintain the complaints and patient safety events database, ensuring compliance with nationally and locally determined response targets, reporting variance to the Clinical Governance Manager
Assist the Division in the implementation and delivery of the Clinical Governance and Risk Management strategies, policies and work programmes for the Division
To participate in any new interventions or initiatives across the Division to ensure the development of the Clinical Governance within the Division
Deputise for the Clinical Governance Manager at appropriate committees and working groups as and when required
Work alongside the Clinical Governance Manager in partnership with external organisations, e.g. patient forums and other agencies, gathering data as required
Gather, analyse data and complete audits to assist in the design, production and prioritisation of the annual clinical governance strategy, action plans and work programmes to ensure improved clinical quality within the Division

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Date posted

07 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

000919

Job locations

Pinderfields Hospital

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential person specification requirements

Qualifications

Graduated level qualification or able to demonstrate working at that level, equivalent professional qualification and further training/experience to post graduation level or equivalent experience
Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

Experience of a Patient Safety System, for example RADAR
Evidence of change management with the ability to influence change
High degree of report writing skills
Ability to design and implement plans
Demonstrates ability to develop and utilise effective professional relationships
Ability to manage and minimise risk
Understanding of the Health and Social care management environment and roles and responsibilities within it

Skills and Abilities

Ability to analyse complex information to support managerial decision making
Self-motivated and able to work under their own initiative
Proficient in the use of various software packages, Excel, word, PowerPoint
Strong prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing demands
Self-motivated, highly organised with the ability to remain focussed under pressure
Effective communicator at all levels
Problem solving approach
Innovative and creative, able to think laterally
A team player, able to influence and motivate other staff

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential person specification requirements

Qualifications

Graduated level qualification or able to demonstrate working at that level, equivalent professional qualification and further training/experience to post graduation level or equivalent experience
Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

Experience of a Patient Safety System, for example RADAR
Evidence of change management with the ability to influence change
High degree of report writing skills
Ability to design and implement plans
Demonstrates ability to develop and utilise effective professional relationships
Ability to manage and minimise risk
Understanding of the Health and Social care management environment and roles and responsibilities within it

Skills and Abilities

Ability to analyse complex information to support managerial decision making
Self-motivated and able to work under their own initiative
Proficient in the use of various software packages, Excel, word, PowerPoint
Strong prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing demands
Self-motivated, highly organised with the ability to remain focussed under pressure
Effective communicator at all levels
Problem solving approach
Innovative and creative, able to think laterally
A team player, able to influence and motivate other staff

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.