About this role
Job summary
Are you passionate about clinical governance and quality improvement? We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Governance Advisor to join our team in the corporate division to promote, support, and facilitate the clinical governance portfolio across the business units and divisions.
This role requires individuals who are driven, ambitious and passionate about the provision of high quality, safe and effective care to our patients with a desire to influence and work in close partnership with all staff across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
To lead and support the delivery of the Clinical Governance portfolio within the Corporate Division by providing expert guidance, training, and oversight. The postholder will monitor incident reporting and risk management processes to ensure compliance with Trust policies, analyse data to identify trends, and lead quality improvement initiatives. They will facilitate staff development through targeted education, contribute to policy and audit activities, and promote effective communication and shared learning across Business Units. Acting as a role model for compassionate and inclusive leadership, the postholder will uphold professional standards, deputise for the Clinical Governance Facilitator when required, and ensure the appropriate use of resources to improve patient and staff outcomes.
Closing date of applications: 07 June 2026
Interview date: 18 June 2026
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts:
We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
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Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements Essential
Educated to degree level or equivalent knowledge gained through experience Current NMC Registration or a clinical professional qualification with live register Patient Safety Syllabus level 1 and level 2 Training in Quality Improvement
Desirable
PSIRF course attained in: 1) Systems approach to learning from patient safety incidents 2) Involving those affected by patient safety incidents in the learning response process 3) Oversight of learning from patient safety incidents Recognised teaching qualification
Experience & Knowledge Essential
Demonstrate leadership knowledge, skills, and experience, including effective staff management, delivery of appraisals, and oversight of education and development activities in line with HR policies and procedures. Demonstrate knowledge and application of risk assessment tools and processes Specialist knowledge and experience in clinical governance Experience of undertaking learning response using the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework tools and techniques including SEIPS
Desirable
Experience in developing patient and staff information materials, including the creation of clear and accessible leaflets Knowledge of project/change management tools and techniques gained through experience
Skills and Ability Essential
Demonstrate the ability to work independently, effectively prioritising workload and managing time to meet deadlines and service requirements Ability to produce accurate reports/work under pressure at short notice Deliver education and training both in-person across multiple Trust sites and virtually via online platforms Proficient in navigating and utilising Microsoft Office software packages, including Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams and PowerPoint. Able to work across all sites of the organisation Ability to chair meetings when necessary.
Desirable
Complete Patient Safety Incident Response Framework thematical reviews
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)