Head of Risk and Clinical Governance

Applications are invited for the post of Head of Risk and Clinical Governance at NHS Golden Jubilee.

NHS Golden Jubilee is a national board which comprises Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Golden Jubilee Research Institute, Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel, NHS Scotland Academy (in partnership with NES) and the Centre for Sustainable Delivery.

Our clinical services include anaesthesia and critical care, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, general surgery, imaging, ophthalmology and orthopaedics. Our services include a mix of high volume and high complexity specialised care, including three national services. Our Clinical Governance department has a budget of £765k pa, and includes 17.03 WTE staff. 

We are seeking a dynamic leader who will advance us on our journey to seek continual improvement in the quality of care we deliver, in a truly person-centred approach, in collaboration with all of our clinical teams. You will provide leadership, support and guidance on all aspects of clinical risk and patient safety.

Informal enquiries and arrangements for an informal visit can be made to gjnh.seniorappointments@gjnh.scot.nhs.uk

NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.

This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.

NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.