Job summaryDirector of Quality GovernanceBand 9Stockport NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) with Tameside and Glossop Integrated Foundation Trust (TGIFT)Trust WideShape the future of quality, safety and governanceStockport NHS Foundation and Tameside and Glossop Integrated Foundation Trusts are seeking an exceptional and experienced leader to join our senior leadership team as
Director of Quality Governance.
This is a high-profile strategic role offering the opportunity to influence quality, patient safety and governance across two progressive and ambitious NHS organisations. Reporting directly to the Chief Nurse, you will provide expert leadership and assurance on all aspects of quality governance, patient safety, risk management, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement
As Director of Quality Governance, you will lead the Trust's Quality Governance Directorate, overseeing patient safety, risk management, complaints and PALS, patient experience, claims and inquests, health and safety, policy governance and regulatory compliance functions. You will work closely with Executive Directors, Divisional Leadership Teams, Board members and external partners to ensure the organisation maintains the highest standards of care, safety and quality.
Main duties of the jobAbout the roleYou will:
- Lead the development and delivery of the Trust's Quality Governance Strategy.
- Provide expert advice and assurance to the Executive Team and Board of Directors.
- Champion a culture of patient safety, openness, learning and continuous improvement.
- Lead implementation and oversight of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF).
- Oversee organisational risk management.
- Act as the senior lead for regulatory compliance, including Care Quality Commission (CQC) preparedness and inspections.
- Ensure learning from incidents, complaints, claims and external reviews translates into meaningful service improvement.
- Lead significant quality improvement, governance and transformation programmes across the Trust.
About youWe are looking for an inspiring and values-driven leader with:
- Significant senior leadership experience in NHS quality governance, patient safety and assurance.
- A proven track record of working with Trust Boards and Board Committees.
- Experience leading CQC improvement programmes and working with regulators and commissioners.
- Expertise in governance, risk management, quality improvement and regulatory compliance.
- Outstanding communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
- The credibility and confidence to operate effectively at executive and board level.
- A master's degree or equivalent experience, supported by ongoing professional development.
About usWhy join us?At SFT and TGIFT , quality, compassion and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare services, improving patient outcomes and strengthening the quality and safety culture of an organisation committed to delivering outstanding care.
If you are an ambitious and experienced senior governance leader who is passionate about patient safety and quality improvement, we would love to hear from you.
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
DetailsDate posted29 September 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 9
Salary£112,782 to £129,783 a year
pro rata per annum
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time
Reference number362-MGR9COR-09-26
Job locationsStockport Foundation Trust
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person SpecificationSkills and AbilitiesEssential- Strategic leadership capability.
- Exceptional communication and influencing skills.
- Ability to present highly complex information to Boards and external stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
- Political awareness and ability to operate in highly complex environments.
- Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Ability to lead major organisational change.
- Demonstrated values-based leadership style.
KnowledgeEssential- Clinical Governance Frameworks.
- PSIRF.
- NHS Regulatory Frameworks.
- CQC Standards
- Risk Management.
- Quality Improvement Methodology
- Board Assurance Frameworks.
- NHS Resolution Standards.
- Health & Safety Legislation
- Complaints, Claims and Inquest Processes.
ExperienceEssential- Significant senior leadership experience within NHS quality governance.
- Experience of leading patient safety, governance and assurance functions.
- Experience of working with Trust Boards and Board Committees.
- Experience of leading CQC improvement programmes.
- Experience of organisational change and transformation
- Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing large budgets
- Experience of working with regulators and commissioners.
Desirable- Experience operating at sub-Board or Board level
- Experience across provider collaboratives or system working arrangements.
QualificationsEssential- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Leadership and management qualification or equivalent experience.
Desirable- Project Management qualification (PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent).
- Quality Improvement qualification.
- Coaching or leadership development qualification.
Person SpecificationSkills and AbilitiesEssential- Strategic leadership capability.
- Exceptional communication and influencing skills.
- Ability to present highly complex information to Boards and external stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
- Political awareness and ability to operate in highly complex environments.
- Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Ability to lead major organisational change.
- Demonstrated values-based leadership style.
KnowledgeEssential- Clinical Governance Frameworks.
- PSIRF.
- NHS Regulatory Frameworks.
- CQC Standards
- Risk Management.
- Quality Improvement Methodology
- Board Assurance Frameworks.
- NHS Resolution Standards.
- Health & Safety Legislation
- Complaints, Claims and Inquest Processes.
ExperienceEssential- Significant senior leadership experience within NHS quality governance.
- Experience of leading patient safety, governance and assurance functions.
- Experience of working with Trust Boards and Board Committees.
- Experience of leading CQC improvement programmes.
- Experience of organisational change and transformation
- Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing large budgets
- Experience of working with regulators and commissioners.
Desirable- Experience operating at sub-Board or Board level
- Experience across provider collaboratives or system working arrangements.
QualificationsEssential- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Leadership and management qualification or equivalent experience.
Desirable- Project Management qualification (PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent).
- Quality Improvement qualification.
- Coaching or leadership development qualification.
This 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.Applications 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).Employer detailsEmployer nameStockport NHS Foundation Trust
AddressStockport Foundation Trust
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttp://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer nameStockport NHS Foundation Trust
AddressStockport Foundation Trust
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttp://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Chief Nurse & DIPC
Jacqui Burrow
jacqui.burrow@tgh.nhs.uk
01614195014
DetailsDate posted29 September 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 9
Salary£112,782 to £129,783 a year
pro rata per annum
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time
Reference number362-MGR9COR-09-26
Job locationsStockport Foundation Trust
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
United Kingdom
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