Senior Quality Governance Lead


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£66,582 - £77,368
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bradford, BD9 6RJ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Aug 2026
Closing date:	1 Sept 2026

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Summary

The Senior Quality Governance Lead provides expert leadership on risk, patient safety, and governance. The role ensures the effective delivery of the Trusts Risk Management Strategy and Patient Safety Incident Response Framework, embedding systems thinking, human factors, and a being fair approach. The post holder supports the development of safe systems of care, promotes continuous learning, and provides assurance to the Trust Board regarding quality and compliance. Key responsibilities include: Lead the development and implementation of clinical governance, patient safety, and quality assurance strategies. Support the Associate Director of Quality in delivering organisational objectives and maintaining regulatory compliance. Provide leadership to the Quality Governance Team and oversee incident response systems. Embed a Trust-wide culture where quality and safety are prioritised by all staff. Patient Safety and Risk Management: Oversee patient safety incident investigations, ensuring fairness, consistency, and learning. Lead the implementation of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework. Conduct thematic analysis of incidents, claims, and inquests to identify risks and improvement actions. Ensure effective risk escalation, governance processes, and safety assurance mechanisms. Governance and Compliance: Maintain systems and processes to support CQC registration and regulatory compliance. Develop and monitor governance frameworks and assurance systems across the Trust. Support production of Quality Accounts, Board reports, and quality dashboards. Ensure policies align with national patient safety strategies and frameworks. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: Work collaboratively with internal teams, regulators, and external partners including NHS bodies and local authorities. Engage clinical and non-clinical staff to drive governance improvements. Produce high-quality reports, data analysis, and recommendations for senior leadership. Foster a culture of open communication and psychological safety. Quality Improvement: Lead and support Trust-wide patient safety improvement programmes. Promote continuous improvement through training, learning, and development initiatives. Use data and intelligence to inform decision-making and service redesign. Operational Management: Oversee staffing, budgets, and resources within the Quality Governance function. Ensure effective performance management and delivery of team objectives. Manage reporting systems, data accuracy, and governance processes. N.B this is not exhaustive.

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