Barts Health NHS Trust
Quality, Safety & Governance Lead– Medicine Division
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Quality, Safety & Governance Lead – Medicine Division (Band 8a)
The Role The postholder will lead divisional governance and patient safety functions, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. The Quality, Safety & Governance Lead is a senior clinical leadership role at Newham Hospital, responsible for:
Key Responsibilities
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Patient Safety Leadership
- Oversee implementation of the PSIRF (Patient Safety Incident Response Framework)
- Ensure timely, high-quality learning responses for serious harm incidents
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Governance Assurance
- Maintain robust systems for triangulating incidents, complaints, mortality reviews, and outcomes
- Identify systemic risks and prevent repeat harm
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Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure adherence to CQC standards
- Safeguard Duty of Candour obligations
- Promote patient engagement and transparency
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Risk Management
- Provide senior clinical judgment and assurance to mitigate patient safety risks
- Support organisational resilience
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Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with Trust-level teams while maintaining divisional ownership of safety and governance processes
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Capacity Building
- Develop a strong safety culture through leadership, education, and continuous improvement initiatives
About the Role
- The Quality, Safety & Governance Lead – Medicine Division (Band 8a) is embedded within the divisional workforce plan
- Requires professional registration (NMC/HCPC), senior clinical credibility, and expertise in:
- PSIRF (Patient Safety Incident Response Framework)
- Learning responses
- Governance assurance
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About Barts Health
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
Our Vision & Mission
We aim to be: ✔ A world-class clinical reputation ✔ Recognised for excellence and innovation ✔ Renowned for patient safety, compassionate care, and harm-free services ✔ An outstanding place to work where WeCare values guide behaviour
We are committed to: 🔹 Promoting inclusion, ensuring every staff member feels a sense of belonging 🔹 Fully advocating for an inclusive working environment
Further Information
For further details or informal visits, contact: Name: Eddy Hoque Job Title: Governance Support Officer Email: bartshealth.nuhgovernance.bartshealth@nhs.net Phone: 0207 363 8207
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