Job summaryWe 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.
Main duties of the jobTo 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.
About usWest 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.
DetailsDate posted: 13 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum inclusive
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 222-CORP-999-A
Job locations: Armstrong Way, Southall, UB2 4SA, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesThe Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssential- Significant professional knowledge and experience of clinical governance processes.
- Evidence of on-going professional development
Desirable- Clinical qualification.
- Formal Qualification in related field
- Human Factors training
ExperienceEssential- Demonstrable experience relating to clinical governance and patient safety
- Experience of reviewing and leading Serious Incident review panels and Complaint investigations
Desirable- Experience of implementing change in clinical practice
- Sound understanding of the health and social care landscape, and the place of external partners in this landscape
Knowledge/ SkillsEssential- Demonstrable ability to produce high quality concise reports and narratives, often within a tight timescale.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from a wide variety of disciplines.
- Proven understanding of statutory and mandatory responsibilities regarding clinical governance, risk and complaints management.
Desirable- Knowledge of quality improvement and assurance principles and processes relevant to healthcare settings.
- Proven ability to collate information from various sources and to summarise such information concisely
- Proven ability to deliver training requirements coherently and accurately.
- Proven computer literacy skills in database use such as incident reporting, excel.
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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
West London NHS Trust is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 
