Senior Governance Specialist

8 hours ago


Wigan, Wigan, United Kingdom Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a leading healthcare provider in the UK. We are currently seeking a Senior Governance Specialist to join our team.

Job Description

This is a permanent, full-time role working 37.5 hours per week with a mix of office and home-based working. The successful candidate will work closely with our medical, nursing, and operational management teams as well as corporate governance functions.

Main Duties
  • Possess sound knowledge of CQC legislative requirements, relevant policy, and evidence-based practice guidelines.
  • Be educated to degree level or equivalent with excellent communication, influencing, and analytical skills.
  • Provide comprehensive leadership in patient safety, incidents, complaints, risk, and governance issues.
About Us

At Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we strive to provide safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity for all patients. Our vision is to be the trusted choice for healthcare services in our community.

The estimated salary for this role is £65,000 - £80,000 per annum depending on experience. As a valued member of our team, you can expect a competitive benefits package, including pension scheme, generous annual leave, and access to ongoing training and development opportunities.



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