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Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Patient Safety, Governance & Risk Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and influence the delivery of high-quality patient safety, clinical governance, risk management and quality improvement across the organisation.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with The Head of Patient Safety, Governnace & Risk, and other senior clinical and operational leaders, you will play a pivotal role in embedding a positive safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement that enhances patient care.
About us
St John & St Elizabeth Hospital is a leading private hospital in London, offering a comprehensive range of specialist medical treatments, clinics and diagnostic services from a team of world-class consultants, supported by a dedicated team of clinical and non-clinical staff.
We are known for our exceptional standards of care, excellent nursing standards, and cutting-edge medical treatments.
We have 170 years of history and are looking for people to join us for the next chapter. We are very unique as the only truly charitable private hospital in London and as a charity, every private patient treated helps support our on-site community hospice.
Details
- Date posted: 29 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: B0263-26-0340
- Job locations: 60 Grove End Road, St John’s Wood, London, NW8 9NH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
- Lead and support the delivery of patient safety, clinical governance and quality improvement programmes.
- Promote a culture of openness, learning and continuous improvement.
- Oversee incident management in line with PSIRF principles, ensuring investigations are completed to a high standard and organisational learning is embedded.
- Produce high-quality governance, patient safety and risk reports for committees and senior leadership.
- Maintain oversight of governance systems, including Datix, and analyse trends to drive improvement.
- Lead the clinical audit programme and support departments in delivering measurable quality improvements.
- Provide expert advice on clinical risk management, governance and regulatory compliance.
- Work collaboratively with clinical leaders, managers and external stakeholders to strengthen governance across the organisation.
- Lead governance-related projects and implement sustainable improvements.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Degree-level education or equivalent professional qualification.
- Experience leading patient safety, governance or quality improvement programmes.
- Strong knowledge of clinical governance, risk management and healthcare regulation.
- Experience investigating serious incidents and supporting organisational learning.
- Excellent data analysis and reporting skills, including Microsoft Excel.
- Experience working with governance systems such as Datix.
- Outstanding relationship-building, facilitation and project management skills.
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This advert is for Patient Safety, Governance & Risk Manager with The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth in London, London, England. It is listed as a Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is Negotiable. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Aug 2026.
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