Clinical Governance Manager

Job summaryClinical Governance Manager - Brighton Brighton Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Full time | Up to 53,000 per annum depending on experience 37.5 hours per weekMain duties of the jobAs our Clinical Governance Lead, you will: Champion the organization's brand values. Drive the continuous improvement of our hospital's clinical services by. Appraising audit data and outcomes with a focus on meaningful change. Analyzing incidents & complaints with a focus on 'closing the loop' Driving & embedding the Hospital Quality Improvement Plan. Listening to our patients and key service users to inform the way we care. Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual reports that highlight successes and opportunities for improvement and development. Engage with the hospital senior leadership team to inform management of risk and opportunities. Ensure the hospital is aligned with regulatory expectation and patient safety initiatives. Manage a contemporaneous hospital risk register with a focus on risk reduction. Inform and develop local & national policy. Provide advice, guidance and subject matter expertise on governance processes to all those involved in the leadership of clinical care. Drive & maintain contribution to PROMs, NJR, UKHSA surveillance. Provide infection prevention leadership and guidance or work effectively with the existing hospital lead. Provide health & safety leadership and guidance or work effectively with the existing hospital lead Support the achievement & maintenance local & organizational accreditation e.g. ISO9001About usHelping 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. Nuffield Health Hospital Brighton At Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital, we work with leading medical Consultants to provide first-class treatments and high standards of care for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of medical and surgical conditions using the latest facilities and technology. We take pride in delivering high standards of patient care to both private patients and the NHS. Our facilities include 44 purpose built en-suite rooms, three operating theatres and an endoscopy theatre. Other facilities include physiotherapy, health screening, diagnostics and a dental suite. We are located in Woodingdean, on the east side of Brighton with easy access by rail and road, including free parking.DetailsDate posted11 September 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary Depending on experience ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference numberJR0100020Job locationsWarren RoadBrightonBN2 6DXUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesClinical Governance Manager - Brighton Brighton Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Full time | Up to 53,000 per annum depending on experience 37.5 hours per week As Clinical Governance Manager at our Brighton Hospital you will provide strong leadership and support in maintaining safe & high-quality care delivery to our patients and beneficiaries. You will work closely with the hospital Clinical Directors, senior clinical leaders, and key regional & national stakeholders across the organization to facilitate clinical excellence, evidence-based care, and fulfilment of Nuffield Health's charitable purpose. You will be a registered healthcare professional (NMC) with a proven history in the clinical environment and be educated up to degree/post graduate level in a clinical discipline. Qualifications in organizational governance e.g. ISO9001 auditor or equivalent is valuable but not essential. We are looking for someone who can develop productive relationships with strong teams, identify improvement opportunities, influence change, and get results. Experience in clinical governance and quality assurance is essential. 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 organization's brand values.Drive the continuous improvement of our hospital's clinical services by.Appraising audit data and outcomes with a focus on meaningful change.Analyzing incidents & complaints with a focus on 'closing the loop'Driving & embedding the Hospital Quality Improvement Plan.Listening to our patients and key service users to inform the way we care.Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual reports that highlight successes and opportunities for improvement and development.Engage with the hospital senior leadership team to inform management of risk and opportunities.Ensure the hospital is aligned with regulatory expectation and patient safety initiatives.Manage a contemporaneous hospital risk register with a focus on risk reduction.Inform and develop local & national policy.Provide advice, guidance and subject matter expertise on governance processes to all those involved in the leadership of clinical care.Drive & maintain contribution to PROMs, NJR, UKHSA surveillance.Provide infection prevention leadership and guidance or work effectively with the existing hospital lead.Provide health & safety leadership and guidance or work effectively with the existing hospital leadSupport the achievement & maintenance local & organizational accreditation e.g. ISO9001 Once you have applied, more details regarding the role will be sent over. 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. Nuffield Health Hospital Brighton At Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital, we work with leading medical Consultants to provide first-class treatments and high standards of care for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of medical and surgical conditions using the latest facilities and technology. We take pride in delivering high standards of patient care to both private patients and the NHS. Our facilities include 44 purpose built en-suite rooms, three operating theatres and an endoscopy theatre. Other facilities include physiotherapy, health screening, diagnostics and a dental suite. We are located in Woodingdean, on the east side of Brighton with easy access by rail and road, including free parking. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you. Job description Job responsibilitiesClinical Governance Manager - Brighton Brighton Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Full time | Up to 53,000 per annum depending on experience 37.5 hours per week As Clinical Governance Manager at our Brighton Hospital you will provide strong leadership and support in maintaining safe & high-quality care delivery to our patients and beneficiaries. You will work closely with the hospital Clinical Directors, senior clinical leaders, and key regional & national stakeholders across the organization to facilitate clinical excellence, evidence-based care, and fulfilment of Nuffield Health's charitable purpose. You will be a registered healthcare professional (NMC) with a proven history in the clinical environment and be educated up to degree/post graduate level in a clinical discipline. Qualifications in organizational governance e.g. ISO9001 auditor or equivalent is valuable but not essential. We are looking for someone who can develop productive relationships with strong teams, identify improvement opportunities, influence change, and get results. Experience in clinical governance and quality assurance is essential. 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 organization's brand values.Drive the continuous improvement of our hospital's clinical services by.Appraising audit data and outcomes with a focus on meaningful change.Analyzing incidents & complaints with a focus on 'closing the loop'Driving & embedding the Hospital Quality Improvement Plan.Listening to our patients and key service users to inform the way we care.Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual reports that highlight successes and opportunities for improvement and development.Engage with the hospital senior leadership team to inform management of risk and opportunities.Ensure the hospital is aligned with regulatory expectation and patient safety initiatives.Manage a contemporaneous hospital risk register with a focus on risk reduction.Inform and develop local & national policy.Provide advice, guidance and subject matter expertise on governance processes to all those involved in the leadership of clinical care.Drive & maintain contribution to PROMs, NJR, UKHSA surveillance.Provide infection prevention leadership and guidance or work effectively with the existing hospital lead.Provide health & safety leadership and guidance or work effectively with the existing hospital leadSupport the achievement & maintenance local & organizational accreditation e.g. ISO9001 Once you have applied, more details regarding the role will be sent over. 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. Nuffield Health Hospital Brighton At Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital, we work with leading medical Consultants to provide first-class treatments and high standards of care for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of medical and surgical conditions using the latest facilities and technology. We take pride in delivering high standards of patient care to both private patients and the NHS. Our facilities include 44 purpose built en-suite rooms, three operating theatres and an endoscopy theatre. Other facilities include physiotherapy, health screening, diagnostics and a dental suite. We are located in Woodingdean, on the east side of Brighton with easy access by rail and road, including free parking. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you. Person Specification Qualifications EssentialYou will be a registered healthcare professional (NMC) with a proven history in the clinical environment and be educated up to degree/post graduate level in a clinical discipline. Qualifications in organizational governance e.g. ISO9001 auditor or equivalent is valuable but not essential. Experience EssentialWe are looking for someone who can develop productive relationships with strong teams, identify improvement opportunities, influence change, and get results. Experience in clinical governance and quality assurance is essential. You will have excellent communication skills with strong attention to detail and be able to work proactively and efficiently. Person Specification Qualifications EssentialYou will be a registered healthcare professional (NMC) with a proven history in the clinical environment and be educated up to degree/post graduate level in a clinical discipline. Qualifications in organizational governance e.g. ISO9001 auditor or equivalent is valuable but not essential. Experience EssentialWe are looking for someone who can develop productive relationships with strong teams, identify improvement opportunities, influence change, and get results. Experience in clinical governance and quality assurance is essential. You will have excellent communication skills with strong attention to detail and be able to work proactively and efficiently.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).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 CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNuffield HealthAddressWarren RoadBrightonBN2 6DXUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNuffield HealthAddressWarren RoadBrightonBN2 6DXUnited KingdomEmployer's website