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Clinical Governance Lead

The closing date is 22 December 2025

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Job summary

Job Description Clinical Governance Lead Bristol Hospital | Clinical Management | Permanent | Full time Up to £60,000 per annum depending on experience. 37.5 hours per week

Main duties of the job

Champion the organisation's brand values. Drive the continuous improvement of our: Data quality and data analysis capabilities Reporting and escalation processes i.e. Board and Incident Reporting; in order to guide our Quality learning and decision-making. Work alongside other Senior Clinical and Medical Leaders, lead the delivery of Quality Assurance and improvement activity, including delivery of systems which support clinical effectiveness, patient safety, regulatory compliance, customer feedback and professional development. Lead on the continued development, review and oversight of Clinical Policies and SOPs, ensuring that the clinical policy catalogue is effectively managed. Provide advice, guidance and subject matter expertise on governance processes to all those involved in the leadership of clinical care, including dealing with complaints. Support the maintenance and achievement of clinical and/or organisational accreditation e.g. ISO9001, contributing to, and facilitating successful certification. Support the delivery and achievement of Nuffield Health's Quality Improvement Plan, leading on clinical projects and workstreams within remit. As a subject matter expert, contribute towards strategic negotiations on all matters relating relation to clinical governance and Quality assurance supporting the achievement of commercial objectives

About us

Bristol Hospital Situated in the beautiful village of Clifton, Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital - The Chesterfield, has a long and distinguished history of looking after the people of Bristol. With the latest equipment, and designed to meet the needs of all of our patients, we are constantly developing our services to ensure our patients receive the finest quality treatment. A 30 private bed hospital which houses 3 digital theatres and combines leading-edge clinical facilities with an outstanding customer experience.

Details

Date posted

24 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£55,000 to £60,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JR0093083

Job locations

3 Clifton Hill Bristol Avon BS8 1BN

Bristol

BS8 1BN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Governance Lead Bristol Hospital | Clinical Management | Permanent | Full time Up to £60,000 per annum depending on experience. 37.5 hours per week At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you. As our Clinical Governance Lead at our Insert location you will provide strong clinical leadership and scrutiny of all matters relating to the Quality of all clinical care delivery. This role will work alongside Senior Clinical Leaders and key stakeholders across the organisation to facilitate clinical excellence, impact and fulfilment of Nuffield Health's charitable purpose. You will be a registered Clinician (NMC, HCPC or GPC) and be educated up to degree/post graduate level in a clinical discipline. You will also have the relevant qualifications in organisational governance e.g. ISO9001 Auditor or equivalent. In addition, we are looking for someone who can demonstrate senior leadership within the healthcare sector, with significant experience in clinical governance and quality assurance. You will have excellent communication skills with strong attention to detail and be able to work proactively and efficiently. As our Clinical Governance Lead, you will:

  • Champion the organisation's brand values.
    • Drive the continuous improvement of our:
  • Data quality and data analysis capabilities
  • Reporting and escalation processes i.e. Board and Incident Reporting; in order to guide our Quality learning and decision-making.
  • Work alongside other Senior Clinical and Medical Leaders, lead the delivery of Quality Assurance and improvement activity, including delivery of systems which support clinical effectiveness, patient safety, regulatory compliance, customer feedback and professional development.
  • Lead on the continued development, review and oversight of Clinical Policies and SOPs, ensuring that the clinical policy catalogue is effectively managed.
  • Provide advice, guidance and subject matter expertise on governance processes to all those involved in the leadership of clinical care, including dealing with complaints.
  • Support the maintenance and achievement of clinical and/or organisational accreditation e.g. ISO9001, contributing to, and facilitating successful certification.
  • Support the delivery and achievement of Nuffield Health's Quality Improvement Plan, leading on clinical projects and workstreams within remit.
  • As a subject matter expert, contribute towards strategic negotiations on all matters relating relation to clinical governance and Quality assurance supporting the achievement of commercial objectives
    • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Bristol Hospital Situated in the beautiful village of Clifton, Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital - The Chesterfield, has a long and distinguished history of looking after the people of Bristol. With the latest equipment, and designed to meet the needs of all of our patients, we are constantly developing our services to ensure our patients receive the finest quality treatment. A 30 private bed hospital which houses 3 digital theatres and combines leading-edge clinical facilities with an outstanding customer experience. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close adverts early, for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore, please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post. It starts with you.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Clinical Governance Lead Bristol Hospital | Clinical Management | Permanent | Full time Up to £60,000 per annum depending on experience. 37.5 hours per week At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you. As our Clinical Governance Lead at our Insert location you will provide strong clinical leadership and scrutiny of all matters relating to the Quality of all clinical care delivery. This role will work alongside Senior Clinical Leaders and key stakeholders across the organisation to facilitate clinical excellence, impact and fulfilment of Nuffield Health's charitable purpose. You will be a registered Clinician (NMC, HCPC or GPC) and be educated up to degree/post graduate level in a clinical discipline. You will also have the relevant qualifications in organisational governance e.g. ISO9001 Auditor or equivalent. In addition, we are looking for someone who can demonstrate senior leadership within the healthcare sector, with significant experience in clinical governance and quality assurance. You will have excellent communication skills with strong attention to detail and be able to work proactively and efficiently. As our Clinical Governance Lead, you will:

  • Champion the organisation's brand values.
    • Drive the continuous improvement of our:
  • Data quality and data analysis capabilities
  • Reporting and escalation processes i.e. Board and Incident Reporting; in order to guide our Quality learning and decision-making.
  • Work alongside other Senior Clinical and Medical Leaders, lead the delivery of Quality Assurance and improvement activity, including delivery of systems which support clinical effectiveness, patient safety, regulatory compliance, customer feedback and professional development.
  • Lead on the continued development, review and oversight of Clinical Policies and SOPs, ensuring that the clinical policy catalogue is effectively managed.
  • Provide advice, guidance and subject matter expertise on governance processes to all those involved in the leadership of clinical care, including dealing with complaints.
  • Support the maintenance and achievement of clinical and/or organisational accreditation e.g. ISO9001, contributing to, and facilitating successful certification.
  • Support the delivery and achievement of Nuffield Health's Quality Improvement Plan, leading on clinical projects and workstreams within remit.
  • As a subject matter expert, contribute towards strategic negotiations on all matters relating relation to clinical governance and Quality assurance supporting the achievement of commercial objectives
    • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Bristol Hospital Situated in the beautiful village of Clifton, Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital - The Chesterfield, has a long and distinguished history of looking after the people of Bristol. With the latest equipment, and designed to meet the needs of all of our patients, we are constantly developing our services to ensure our patients receive the finest quality treatment. A 30 private bed hospital which houses 3 digital theatres and combines leading-edge clinical facilities with an outstanding customer experience. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close adverts early, for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore, please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post. It starts with you.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Registered Clinician (NMC, HCPC or GPC) and be educated up to degree/post graduate level in a clinical discipline.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Demonstrate senior leadership within the healthcare sector, with significant experience in clinical governance and quality assurance.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Registered Clinician (NMC, HCPC or GPC) and be educated up to degree/post graduate level in a clinical discipline.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Demonstrate senior leadership within the healthcare sector, with significant experience in clinical governance and quality assurance.

    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.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information

    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.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    3 Clifton Hill Bristol Avon BS8 1BN

    Bristol

    BS8 1BN


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    3 Clifton Hill Bristol Avon BS8 1BN

    Bristol

    BS8 1BN


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent Acquisition

    People Services

    peopleservices@nuffieldhealth.com

    03001235080

    Details

    Date posted

    24 November 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £55,000 to £60,000 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    JR0093083

    Job locations

    3 Clifton Hill Bristol Avon BS8 1BN

    Bristol

    BS8 1BN


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