Clinical Governance Manager and IPC Lead

Job summary

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A rare and very exciting opportunity to join our Surgical Centre Gillingham, (formally known as the Will Adams hospital) in the role of Clinical Governance Manager and Infection Prevention and Control Lead.

You will be expected to work closely with the Hospital Manager, Head of Nursing and Senior Management team as well as Departmental Leads to embed and manage a quality governance, assurance and regulatory programme.

Main duties of the job

As our Clinical Governance Manager and IPC Lead, you will:

• Lead and promote the patient safety agenda, ensuring effective implementation of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework, safety alerts, best practice guidance, and lessons learned from incidents
• Oversee patient feedback processes, including complaints management, and drive continuous service improvement
• Coordinate clinical and centre-wide audits, ensuring compliance with NICE guidance, regulatory requirements, and clinical best practice
• Support teams in incident reporting, risk management, clinical effectiveness, KPI performance, and governance compliance
• leading preparations for CQC inspections and other regulatory assessments
• Provide expert leadership and advice on all aspects of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
• Chair governance meetings and produce regular clinical governance reports and updates
• Develop, review, and implement policies, procedures, and service improvements in collaboration with professional networks and stakeholders
• Lead medical device compliance activities, ensuring equipment safety standards and regulatory requirements are met
• Monitor training compliance and support the review and implementation of clinical and operational policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures
• Work closely with the Head of Nursing to deliver training initiatives, support staff development, and maintain high standards of care, safety, and governance

About us

To be considered for this role you will need to be a qualified Health Care professional with relevant current professional registration (e.g., NMC, HCPC GMC, ACP), as well as:

• 5+ years relevant experience in hospital-based functions
• Demonstrable experience within clinical Governance
• At least 2 years working in a management/ senior role
• Experience/ Qualification within Infection Prevention and Control (Desirable, but not essential, but willing to undertake)

In return you can expect:

• A competitive salary of up to £52,000 depending on experience
• Working 37.5 hours per week
• An extensive range of well-being and lifestyle benefits
• 25 days holiday increasing with service up to a maximum of 28 days plus bank holidays
• Free parking
• Mandatory training through our excellent in-house education programme
• Outstanding long-term career opportunities

To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com in our friendly resourcing team.

Applications will be processed at the time of application, Practice Plus Group therefore reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date.

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Details

• Date posted: 20 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience Up to £52,000 depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 14416
• Job locations: Beechings Way, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6AD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For more information, request a copy of the full job description from sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com