Associate Director of Corporate Governance and Patient Safety

Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated Associate Director of Corporate Governance and Patient Safety to join our team at the Northern Care Alliance. Based in Salford, In collaboration with the Care Organisations senior leadership team, provide visible leadership and direction to ensure that there are effective Integrated Governance systems, implemented and devolved across the Care Organisation, ensuring all risks are identified and managed via the Care Organisations assurance framework processes. Ensure that the Care Organisation complies with statutory, regulatory, contractual and best practice requirements in relation to governance and quality, with effective assurance monitoring processes in place, through ward to Care Senior Management Team integrated reporting and risk escalation processes. The post will be based within one of the 4 Care Organisations, but the post holder may be required to work elsewhere within the Group.

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for the establishment and on-going development of the Care Organisations assurance framework, working with the Care organisations senior leadership team in ensuring the principle risks to the delivery of the Care Organisations objectives are identified and controlled.
• Ensure the effective functioning of the Care Organisations assurance framework committees including appropriate information flows to Care Organisation Senior Management Team and onward to Group.
• To be an active member of the Care Organisations assurance groups.
• Responsible for the implementation of an integrated governance system that ensures governance is multi-disciplinary, locally owned and provides assurance that the Care Organisations control framework is safe and effective.
• Ensure the Care Organisations governance systems and processes align to national requirements and best practice.
• Advise/brief the Care Organisation Senior Management Team on changes legislation/national policy in relation to the governance agenda and make recommendations to ensure compliance.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Details

• Date posted: 18 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 8c
• Salary: £43.14 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Duration: 3 months
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
• Reference number: M0042-26-0252
• Job locations: NCA Headquarters, 3rd Floor, Mayo Building, Stott Lane, Salford, M6 8HD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Band 8c Associate Director of Corporate Governance and Patient Safety

Location: NCA Headquarters, 3rd Floor, Mayo Building, Stott Lane, Salford M6 8HD

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, Flexible hours (Hybrid)

Salary: Band 8c £43.14 per hour + accrued holiday pay

End Date: 3 Months with possible extension

Company Overview

NHS Professionals is a leading healthcare staffing organization dedicated to supporting the NHS community by providing flexible work opportunities for healthcare professionals. We are committed to enhancing career development, work-life balance, and access to a wide range of NHS roles across various specialties.Summary

Responsibilities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quality management within healthcare or related sectors.
• Strong understanding of NHS standards and healthcare regulations.
• Excellent analysis skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Knowledge of HACCP is advantageous but not essential.
• Relevant qualifications in healthcare management or quality assurance are preferred.

If you are passionate about elevating healthcare standards and making a meaningful impact within the NHS community, we invite you to bring your expertise to our team. Embark on a rewarding journey where your leadership can truly make a difference.