Clinical Governance & Infection Prevention Lead

Provide strong clinical leadership and scrutiny of all matters relating to the quality of clinical care delivery
Work alongside Senior Clinical Leaders and key stakeholders across the organisation to facilitate clinical excellence, impact and fulfilment of Nuffield Health's charitable purpose
Drive the continuous improvement of data quality and data analysis capabilities
Oversee reporting and escalation processes such as Board and Incident Reporting to support learning and decision-making
Lead the delivery of Quality Assurance and improvement activity, including systems for clinical effectiveness, patient safety, regulatory compliance, customer feedback and professional development
Oversee the development, review, and implementation of Clinical Policies and SOPs, ensuring effective management of the clinical policy catalogue
Provide expert guidance on governance processes to clinical leaders, including complaint resolution
Contribute to the delivery of Nuffield Health's Quality Improvement Plan, leading clinical projects and workstreamsAbout usAbout Cheltenham Hospital

Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital is located in the beautiful area of Cheltenham in Gloucestershire. It has excellent transport links nearby, being very close to the M5 and A417. The hospital has 33 ensuite private bedrooms, 3 theatres and a small ambulatory unit. It also hosts a purpose built close observation unit, 12 consulting rooms with access to treatment rooms, diagnostic services including; plain x-ray, MRI, CT, mammography and ultrasound. We provide a full range of medical and surgical specialities delivered in state-of-the-art clinical facilities, including orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, spinal services, sports injury, ENT, gynaecology, urology, as well as a rapid access breast clinic.DetailsDate posted03 November 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
Depending on experience, Provide strong clinical leadership and scrutiny of all matters relating to the quality of clinical care deliveryWork alongside Senior Clinical Leaders and key stakeholders across the organisation to facilitate clinical excellence, impact and fulfilment of Nuffield Health's charitable purposeDrive the continuous improvement of data quality and data analysis capabilitiesOversee reporting and escalation processes such as Board and Incident Reporting to support learning and decision-makingLead the delivery of Quality Assurance and improvement activity, including systems for clinical effectiveness, patient safety, regulatory compliance, customer feedback and professional developmentOversee the development, review, and implementation of Clinical Policies and SOPs, ensuring effective management of the clinical policy catalogueProvide expert guidance on governance processes to clinical leaders, including complaint resolutionContribute to the delivery of Nuffield Health's Quality
Improvement Plan, leading clinical projects and workstreams

As an Infection Prevention Lead Nurse (15hrs), you will:
Liaise with the lead microbiologist and support the DCS as the DIPCManage the infection prevention audit schedule and lead our infection prevention link teamProduce an annual Infection Prevention programme and train the clinical and non-clinical teamFacilitate the quality assurance review and produce the annual infection prevention reportAssist with policy development, carrying out action plans and improving best practiceSupport clinical governance in the hospital

EssentialAs a Clinical Governance Lead and Infection Prevention Lead at NH Cheltenham hospital, you'll be registered with the appropriate governing body (NMC, HCPC or GPC) and hold the relevant qualifications and experience. You will ideally be educated to degree or postgraduate level in a clinical discipline, with additional qualifications in organisational governance such as ISO9001 Auditor or equivalent., EssentialWith post-registration experience in infection prevention and control, and a proven track record in senior clinical leadership within the healthcare sector, you'll bring significant experience in clinical governance and quality assurance. You'll also have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work proactively and efficiently., EssentialWith post-registration experience in infection prevention and control, and a proven track record in senior clinical leadership within the healthcare sector, you'll bring significant experience in clinical governance and quality assurance. You'll also have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work proactively and efficiently.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April
2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
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If you want to play a pivotal role in Clinical Governance and in Infection Prevention and control you'll love this brilliant opportunity to join the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. Alongside our Director of Clinical Services (DCS), you'll take care of the day-to-day management of Clinical Governance and Infection Prevention and Control at our Nuffield Health Hospital Cheltenham. We aim to deliver the best possible customer and patient experience., We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

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