Clinical Governance, Quality and Risk Manag

Governance, Quality and Risk Manager | Leicester | Full Time | Permanent | Spire Leicester are looking for an experienced Governance, Quality and Risk Manager on a full-time permanent basis. Salary competitive dependant on experience.

Are you passionate about raising the bar in clinical quality and patient safety? At Spire Healthcare, we're looking for a dynamic and proactive Clinical Governance and Risk Manager to work closely with the Director of Clinical Services, Hospital Director and Lead Consultant for Clinical Governance in driving clinical excellence, quality and the Clinical Governance Framework within the hospital

This is more than a management role - it's your chance to shape and embed a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and accountability across all clinical services.

What you'll be doing:

• Champion clinical governance and risk management throughout the hospital
• Lead incident investigations, audits, and the implementation of robust action plans
• Support clinical teams to deliver on national and internal quality standards
• Support all departments in ensuring compliance with CQC and or external and internal PSQR audits and actions
• Lead in the development of methods and processes to aid the management of clinical risk
• Work closely with senior leaders to identify, analyse and mitigate risk across all services

What we're looking for:

• A clinical qualification (e.g., RN/RGN/ODP) with valid registration (NMC/HCPC) is desireable
• Proven experience in clinical governance, risk, and quality improvement
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulations and best practice standards
• Detail-focused with the ability to analyse data and drive change
• Quality Improvement (QI) or Project Management qualification/training.
• Computer literate with a comprehensive understanding of word and excel and be able to transfer data into charts with Excel and other programmes.
• Good facilitation and interpersonal skills.

Why Spire?

We're proud to be one of the UK's leading independent healthcare providers, offering exceptional patient care in modern, well-equipped hospitals. You'll join a collaborative team where your ideas, expertise, and leadership will make a genuine impact.

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Free onsite parking

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together
• Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact