Head of Quality and Governance

Head of Quality and Governance
Mountain Healthcare
Salary £70,000.00
Home based with HQ and regional working

Mountain Healthcare are experts in Health and Justice Services, believing that the best healthcare services put patient health and well-being first.

As sector leaders they consistent in their approach of clinical led, innovative and improved outcomes-focused care. This is specialist Healthcare done right.

Mountain Healthcare's vision is to be the centre of excellence in Health and Justice by delivering the best quality patient care. Working hard to provide trauma-informed services that ensure equal, effective and efficient care to all patients.

A partner of NHS England and the Police, their unique services include healthcare in Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs), Police Custody and Secure Environments.

They are committed to supporting long-term interventions and prevention strategies with the goal that one day fewer people will need forensic health services because of improved public health and safety in the UK. To achieve this goal, they provide awareness and prevention training across the country and support our employees in engaging with their local communities.

Purpose of the role:
The Head of Quality and Governance provides leadership and strategic direction for the Quality and Governance Team. This role ensures the implementation and coordination of functions related to patient safety, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and accreditation standards.

The post holder works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring services are safe, effective, and aligned with best practices.

Additionally, the role includes oversight of compliance with regulatory bodies such as the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and accreditation standards, including UKAS ISO 15189. They are looking for someone with extensive experience in Quality Assurance, governance, and implementation of ISO standards. Someone who is working or has worked for UKAS or FSR as we are going through significant project on ISO 15189.

Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Quality and Governance Team. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and accountability within the team and the wider organisation. Develop and deliver training resources in collaboration with operational teams to enhance patient safety knowledge and practice.

You will have a proven understanding of patient safety strategies, quality assurance, and governance frameworks. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with CQC regulations and compliance processes.

If you would like to have an informal, confidential chat about this role please contact Donna Larder on 07805 349 152 or email directly on donna.larder@finegreen.co.uk