Head of clinical governance
Own clinical governance across the network, with the authority to stop things.
Applications closed
Posted 2026-08-11. Closed 2026-10-14. Applications are no longer being taken. The pay, responsibilities and requirements below are kept here for reference.
The short version
A permanent head of clinical governance role paying £90,000 to £115,000, London hybrid. You own governance, audit, incident management and CQC readiness across a women's health network. Senior clinician with governance leadership experience required.
- Pay
- £90,000 to £115,000
- Location
- London
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Hybrid
- Hours
- Full-time or 0.8
- Start
- November 2026
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
A clinician network scales quickly and governance is what stops that becoming dangerous. Someone has to own scope of practice, supervision, incident learning and regulatory readiness, and hold real authority when a commercial decision cuts against safety.
Services and teams
No direct caseload, though we expect you to keep a clinical commitment somewhere.
Governance priorities
- Governance framework, policy and scope of practice work
- Incident review and learning, with actions tracked to closure
- Audit programme design and oversight
- CQC readiness and regulatory engagement
What the work involves
- Own the clinical governance framework across the whole network
- Run incident management, significant event analysis and learning
- Design and oversee the audit programme
- Lead CQC registration and readiness
What we ask for
- Senior clinical registration with governance leadership experience
- CQC experience in an independent healthcare setting
- Willingness to escalate to the board and be unpopular
What you get
- A direct board reporting line
- Pension, paid leave, CPD
- Support to keep a clinical commitment alongside
What this pays, and why
NHS Band 8c to 8d governance leadership runs £76,000 to £110,000. Independent sector heads of governance run £85,000 to £125,000. Our band sits mid-market with board-level access.
How applying through Clarity works
- You apply here, on this page. Your details go to Clarity Clinic, not to an agency screening list.
- Clarity reads your application against what this opportunity actually asks for, and comes back to you either way.
- Where it fits, Clarity introduces you to the recruiting organisation for this role.
- The recruiting organisation confirms the next steps, the terms and any start date with you directly.
Questions candidates ask about this role
Is CQC registration already in place?
Registration work is underway and leading it to completion is a defined part of the first year.
Can I keep clinical sessions?
Yes, and we would rather you did. We will accommodate a day a week elsewhere.
What authority does the role carry?
Direct board reporting, and the standing authority to suspend a clinician or a pathway pending review.
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