Quality Governance Facilitator

Job overview

This 12‑month fixed term contract/secondment offers an exciting opportunity to join the Governance Support Unit and play a key role in strengthening quality, safety, and learning across the Division. As Quality Governance Facilitator, the post holder will work collaboratively with clinical and non‑clinical teams, supporting the Quality Governance Matron to drive forward the clinical governance and public involvement agenda. The role is central to improving clinical practice, reducing risk, and enhancing patient experience.

The post holder will contribute to all aspects of divisional risk management, including clinical incidents, complaints, learning from deaths, and the wider Trust Quality Improvement programme. They will help embed meaningful learning, promote a positive and open culture, and support teams to implement sustainable changes that improve safety and outcomes.

Working closely with the Divisional Governance Matron, the role will support the development of robust assurance processes aligned with the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework, PSIRP, CQC requirements, and ICB quality standards.

Collaboration will be key, with strong links to divisional leadership teams, the Deputy Director of Quality & Governance, and fellow Quality Governance Facilitators. Together, you will champion high‑quality care, share best practice, and foster a culture where staff feel empowered to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate services.

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.