Patient Safety, Governance & Risk Manager


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, NW8 9NH
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	29 Jul 2026
Closing date:	10 Aug 2026

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Summary

Lead and support the delivery of patient safety, clinical governance and quality improvement programmes. Promote a culture of openness, learning and continuous improvement. Oversee incident management in line with PSIRF principles, ensuring investigations are completed to a high standard and organisational learning is embedded. Produce high-quality governance, patient safety and risk reports for committees and senior leadership. Maintain oversight of governance systems, including Datix, and analyse trends to drive improvement. Lead the clinical audit programme and support departments in delivering measurable quality improvements. Provide expert advice on clinical risk management, governance and regulatory compliance. Work collaboratively with clinical leaders, managers and external stakeholders to strengthen governance across the organisation. Lead governance-related projects and implement sustainable improvements.

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