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    Head of Clinical Governance | ADHD & Autism Services

    England, remote with regular service-site travel £90,000 to £110,000 per annum Full-time

    Lead clinical governance across ADHD and autism services, strengthening CQC readiness, clinical audit and patient safety while improving access and protecting clinical standards.

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    The short version

    A permanent, full-time Head of Clinical Governance role paying £90,000 to £110,000 per annum. Based remotely in England with regular service-site travel, it requires senior governance leadership and direct ADHD, autism or neurodevelopmental pathway experience. Experienced non-clinical governance leaders are also considered.

    Pay
    £90,000 to £110,000 per annum
    Location
    England, remote with regular service-site travel
    Contract
    Permanent
    Working pattern
    Remote
    Hours
    Full-time
    Start
    To be agreed

    Partner opportunity

    The hiring organisation is intentionally confidential at this stage. Clarity Clinic lists this opportunity, receives your application and introduces suitable candidates. Clarity is not the employer. The hiring organisation confirms the terms and next steps directly, and we cannot guarantee a reply.

    Why this role exists

    The role brings quality, safety and service improvement together across ADHD and autism pathways. The priority is a governance framework that makes clinical standards visible, turns audit and feedback into measurable improvement, and supports better access without compromising quality.

    Services and teams

    ADHD and autism services, working with multidisciplinary clinicians and senior stakeholders on assessment quality, prescribing governance, safeguarding and continuity of care. The recruiting organisation is anonymised for this advert; Clarity Clinic lists the opportunity and is not the employer.

    Governance priorities

    • Review clinical audit findings, quality dashboards and assurance evidence
    • Work with service teams on CQC readiness and improvements to assessment quality
    • Review incidents, complaints and patient feedback, translating learning into action
    • Support clinician onboarding, competency assurance, supervision and continuing development

    What the work involves

    • Lead the governance framework across ADHD and autism pathways, covering quality, safety and improvement
    • Strengthen CQC readiness and oversee clinical audit of assessments, documentation, consent, safeguarding and continuity of care
    • Review prescribing and medication-monitoring governance
    • Lead learning from incidents, complaints and patient feedback
    • Develop quality dashboards and clear assurance reporting
    • Support clinician onboarding, competency checks, supervision and continuing development
    • Improve access while protecting clinical standards

    What we ask for

    • Senior clinical governance, quality or patient-safety experience
    • Direct experience of ADHD, autism or neurodevelopmental pathways
    • Practical CQC knowledge and a track record in clinical audit and measurable service improvement
    • Confidence working with multidisciplinary clinicians and senior stakeholders
    • Sound judgement and willingness to challenge unsafe practice
    • A relevant clinical qualification and professional registration are advantageous; experienced non-clinical governance leaders with strong neurodevelopmental service knowledge are also considered
    • Prescribing or diagnostic authority is not required

    What you get

    • £90,000 to £110,000 per annum
    • Permanent, full-time employment
    • Remote working in England with regular service-site travel

    What this pays, and why

    The advertised salary is £90,000 to £110,000 per annum for a permanent, full-time role. No additional benefits or travel-expense arrangements have been specified in this advert.

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    How applying through Clarity works

    1. You apply here, on this page. Your details go to Clarity Clinic, not to an agency screening list.
    2. Clarity reads your application against what this opportunity actually asks for, and comes back to you either way.
    3. Where it fits, Clarity introduces you to the recruiting organisation for this role.
    4. The recruiting organisation confirms the next steps, the terms and any start date with you directly.

    Questions candidates ask about this role

    What does this Head of Clinical Governance role pay?

    £90,000 to £110,000 per annum. The position is permanent and full-time.

    Is this a fully remote governance job?

    The role is remote in England with regular service-site travel. It is not a no-travel position.

    Can a non-clinical governance leader apply?

    Yes. Experienced non-clinical governance leaders with strong neurodevelopmental service knowledge are considered. A clinical qualification and professional registration are advantageous, but prescribing or diagnostic authority is not required.

    What experience is essential?

    Senior governance, quality or patient-safety experience, direct ADHD, autism or neurodevelopmental pathway experience, practical CQC knowledge, and evidence of clinical audit and measurable service improvement.

    What should I include in my application?

    A CV and a brief outline of a governance or quality improvement programme you have led. Use the application form to introduce yourself and email your CV with the role title in the subject.

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