Head of Governance & Improvement

This role matters. We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, a good team player, enjoys a challenge and wants to make a difference to patient care – could it be you?

This role is crucial in supporting the work of the Hospice to meet the highest standards of governance and compliance, which is innate to our services, and you will need to support and work alongside all Hospice teams to achieve this at every level.

As a member of the Management Team you will be responsible for the development of a proactive and robust clinical quality, safety, infection prevention control and governance framework that enables St John’s to measure and continually improve the quality of its clinical services.

Excellent interpersonal, IT, analytical and organisational skills are crucial for this post. This is a role where you can use your drive, compassion and expertise to really make a difference to the care we provide to our patients and their loved ones.

For full details about this role, please visit our website to download a full recruitment pack and to apply.

Key details >>

• CONTRACT: Permanent
• HOURS: 30 per week
• PAY: Dependent on pension scheme, based on 30 hours per week.
• PENSION: St John’s Hospice Pension Scheme (St John’s pays an 8% employer contribution) or *NHS Pension may be continued subject to eligibility

Why work for St John’s Hospice?

This is a role where everyday you can use your skills to make a difference to the lives of local people in our care.

Plus we have a generous employment benefits package, including >

• 7 weeks annual leave per year
• 8% employer funded pension (NHS pension subject to eligibility)
• Continuing professional development
• Employee Assistance Programme, including cash back on dental, optical & therapy treatments

Informal enquiries are welcome, please get in touch.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The cost of this check is currently £54.30 and this will be deducted from the successful applicants first salary payment.