Head of Patient Safety, Governance & Risk


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, NW8 9NH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Sept 2026
Closing date:	5 Oct 2026

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Summary

Lead the Charity's patient safety, quality improvement, clinical governance, risk, information governance and health & safety functions. Lead the full implementation and ongoing operation of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), ensuring patient-centred investigations and meaningful organisational learning. Drive a programme of quality improvement initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in patient safety and quality of care. Provide operational accountability for the organisational risk register and clinical risk management. Lead and develop a high-performing governance and patient safety team, including oversight of information governance, medical records and health & safety functions. Provide high-quality data, analysis, dashboards, governance reports and assurance papers for the Executive Management Board, Quality & Governance Committee, Board of Trustees and other senior forums. Support the Chief Nursing Officer in their role as Registered Manager and the Chief Executive Officer as Nominated Individual in relation to CQC registration and regulatory obligations. Oversee clinical audit, governance systems, incident reporting and regulatory compliance. Ensure safety alerts, national guidance and regulatory requirements are implemented effectively. Maintain robust information governance arrangements, including compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and relevant information governance standards. Build strong relationships with clinical leaders, consultants, operational teams and external stakeholders. Champion an open, transparent and supportive safety culture where reporting, learning and continuous improvement are actively encouraged.

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