Clinical Governance Lead

We are recruiting a Clinical Governance Lead to provide expert advice and support to Borough and Clinical Directors, Service Managers and Heads of Service, on patient safety, clinical effectiveness and quality of care delivered; with a particular emphasis on ensuring incidents and patient feedback are reported, reviewed and learning shared in accordance with best practice., To support a dynamic portfolio of clinical governance, patient safety and patient feedback services to deliver the West London NHS Trust Quality and Patient Safety Strategy, and adhere to related policies and statutory expectations.

As well as working in a corporate and integrated way within the larger Clinical Governance Team, the post holder will be responsible for providing expert patient safety and patient experience support to Hammersmith and Fulham Borough mental health services.

The post holder will also be expected to work across borough and services lines, and take the lead on key Trust-wide clinical governance projects, as reasonable circumstances dictate, and as directed by their line manager.

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.