University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Director of Integrated Clinical Governance
The closing date is 27 May 2026
Background
Department: VSM, Worthing Hospital. This role is part of the launch of the Target Operating Model under the Chief Nurse, requiring a clinically qualified governance leader. Responsibilities include coordination and oversight of integrated governance functions such as patient safety, complaints, PALS, legal services, CQC compliance, clinical audit, mortality reviews, NICE and clinical standards.
Main duties of the job
The Director of Integrated Quality Governance will provide specialist and professional advice to the Chief Nursing on all matters relating to Integrated Clinical Governance, meeting legal and statutory duties set by the Department of Health and delegated authorities such as NHS England & Improvement and the Care Quality Commission. The role also collaborates with the Chief Nursing Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Company Secretary and corporate risk and governance team to align clinical governance with corporate governance, ensuring compliance and risk assurance.
Responsibilities
- Ensure effective monitoring processes and Ward to Board integrated reporting to promote escalation of risks affecting patient outcomes and compliance.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives, embedding quality, safety and clinical effectiveness across all levels.
Qualifications
- Registered nurse, midwife, or other healthcare professional with undergraduate or graduate degree in a relevant clinical discipline.
- Postgraduate management qualification, quality/clinical governance or leadership experience.
- High level of knowledge of risk and all aspects of clinical governance at a senior level.
Experience
- Leading significant change and major transformation programmes.
- Managing complex relationships in a matrix environment.
- Experience at or near Director level, regulation, and assurance.
Core Skills
- Highly developed communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
- Ability to present complex information to diverse audiences.
- Conflict resolution, partnership working, and media engagement.
Leadership & Development
- Leadership skills, inspire and motivate teams.
- Managing performance, change, and professional issues.
- Coaching or mentoring qualification.
Analytical & Judgement
- Analytical and judgement skills, interpreting complex data.
Planning & Organising
- Strategic thinker with ability to plan across time scales.
- Manage competing priorities.
Freedom to Act
- Make autonomous decisions on complex issues under pressure.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Evidence of developing understanding of equalities issues.
- Evidence of championing diversity.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.
About the Trust
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest acute trusts in England, offering a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace.
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