Quality and Clinical Governance Lead

Quality and Clinical Governance Lead
Sue Ryder South East Region Berkshire West, Theale RG7 4AB
with travel to Duchess of Kent Hospice RG30 2DX and South Oxfordshire, Wallingford OX10 6SL
37.5 hours per week
£48,141.02 - £51,641.12 per annum, pro rata - depending on experience (plus competitive benefits)


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About the Role


Sue Ryder is looking for an experienced Quality and Clinical Governance Lead to provide visible, on-site leadership across its South East services, across our sites in Reading, Wallingford and Theale, as well as within community settings. Reporting directly to the Head of Clinical Services, this senior regional role is a key member of the clinical quality and governance management team, responsible for driving a strong quality improvement culture and ensuring compliance with CQC, statutory and best-practice requirements.


The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, leading quality assurance, governance and learning across services. With line management responsibility for two Practice Educators, the post holder will translate data and insight into meaningful improvement that enhances safety, outcomes and patient experience.


About You


Sue Ryder is looking for a registered clinical professional with significant experience in quality, governance and compliance within healthcare. You will bring strong knowledge of CQC regulations, audit, risk management and clinical effectiveness, alongside the ability to analyse data, produce high-quality reports and lead service improvement.


You are a confident, visible and values-led leader who thrives in an on-site and community based, regional role, building strong relationships with teams, service users and external partners. Collaborative, professional and improvement-focused, you are motivated to make a tangible impact on the quality and safety of care delivered across the South East.


Minimum Essential Criteria


· Registered clinical practitioner (NMC/HCPC registered)

· Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area supported by professional development

· Ability to travel between sites


Desirable


· Clinical or risk management qualification

· Professional qualifications in quality, project management or governance

· Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in a specialist area







Benefits


· Company pension scheme

· Continuation of NHS pension (terms and conditions apply)

· 27 days holiday – rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays

· NHS annual leave honoured (terms and conditions apply)

· Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

· Enhanced sick pay

· Electric Vehicle Scheme

· Healthcare Cash plan, to claim back costs of routine healthcare

· Death in Service benefit

· Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org

· Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities


For more of our employee benefits please visit: www.sueryder.org/jobs/careers-in-palliative-care/benefits-of-working-for-sue-ryder/ Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion At Sue Ryder, we recognise that a diverse workforce allows us to provide the best care and support. We are committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and those living with disabilities. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we’re proud to support the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme. This means we will offer an interview to all disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. We use inclusive recruitment practices including sharing interview themes or questions in advance, offering remote interviews where needed, and other accessibility support. If you require support to compete an application or participate fully in the interview process, please email recruitment@sueryder.org. Once in post you’ll have access to staff and volunteer networks for LGBTQ+ colleagues, ethnic diversity and equity, people with disabilities, and women and non-binary individuals, plus an Inclusion Passport to record and carry your workplace adjustments. For more information on our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion work, please visit: www.sueryder.org/jobs/equity-diversity-inclusion Join us in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive.