Band 8c - Associate Director of Quality Governance and Risk Management


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£81,774 to £93,879 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Watford, WD18 0HB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Nov 2026
Closing date:	17 Nov 2026

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Summary

The successful candidate will provide leadership for governance and risk management across the Trust. They will oversee the Corporate Risk Register and risk management framework, support Board and committee assurance processes, and ensure governance systems effectively support the achievement of strategic objectives. Working collaboratively with executive, clinical and operational leaders, the postholder will analyse complex information, identify emerging risks and opportunities, develop governance strategies and lead programmes that strengthen organisational risk management capability. They will play a key role in translating national policy and regulatory requirements into practical governance arrangements, while ensuring that learning from incidents, complaints, claims and audits drives sustainable improvement. The role is primarily based at Watford General Hospital with some travel across Trust sites and external organisations as required. Core working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm (37.5 hours per week). Flexible working requests will be considered in line with Trust policy and service requirements. Participation in the Trust's on-call arrangements may be required for Band 8c roles.

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