Band 8c - Associate Director of Governance for Paeds and Gynae


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£81,774 to £93,879 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Watford, WD18 0HB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	13 Oct 2026
Closing date:	23 Oct 2026

Apply for this job

Summary

The Associate Director of Governance will provide senior leadership and professional expertise to ensure effective governance arrangements are embedded across Gynaecology and Paediatrics. The post holder will: Lead the development and delivery of the divisional governance strategy. Provide leadership for governance, quality improvement, patient safety and risk management teams. Ensure effective systems are in place for incident reporting, investigation, action tracking and organisational learning. Oversee the management of complaints, claims, coronial matters and external reviews. Maintain oversight of divisional risks and assurance processes. Ensure effective governance reporting arrangements to support Board and Committee assurance. Work collaboratively with clinical, nursing and operational leaders to improve patient outcomes and experiences. Lead implementation of PSIRF and promote a just and learning culture. Monitor quality performance indicators and provide expert analysis and recommendations. Support regulatory inspections, accreditation programmes and external assurance reviews. Develop governance capability across the division through education, coaching and leadership. Represent the Division at Trust-wide governance and quality forums. The role requires an experienced and credible leader who can influence across organisational boundaries, manage complexity and inspire teams to deliver continuous improvement in patient safety and quality.

Apply for this job