Head of Clinical Governance, Quality & Compliance

Head of Clinical Governance, Quality & Compliance needed based in Harlow, Essex ** Location: Harlow, Essex Salary: £80,000 per annum + Benefits Contract Type: Permanent Contracted Hours: 37.5 hours per week Working Patterns: Full-time, part-time, and condensed working hours considered Contract Basis: Full Time Working Arrangements: On Site About The Role Are you a dedicated Registered Nurse with strong clinical expertise and extensive experience working with the Care Quality Commission (CQC)? Join our private client and lead their Regulatory and Compliance efforts to ensure the highest standards of patient care and organisational excellence. Apply now to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to continuous improvement and regulatory excellence. Role Purpose: Ensure the company is fully compliant and inspection-ready with all regulatory requirements, licensing standards, and client SLAs, while supporting continuous improvement and improved patient outcomes. Key Accountabilities: Regulatory and Compliance Strategy Define and implement a robust compliance strategy and regulatory framework, ensuring the company meets CQC standards. Develop a comprehensive regulatory compliance framework. Ensure senior leadership has necessary compliance information. Lead information governance and data protection frameworks. Stay informed about regulatory changes. Risk Management Lead risk management activities and reporting. Oversee a risk management framework. Produce governance reports and manage corrective actions. Continuously improve compliance processes. Audit Process Design and deliver self-audit schedules. Prepare for CQC inspections and audits. Oversee audits to monitor compliance. Maintain documentation and record-keeping systems. Quality and Governance Education Establish and review a framework for legislation and regulation. Measure colleagues' competence and ensure compliance. Support training efforts and ensure mandatory training is up to date. Department Leadership Manage objectives and develop team engagement. Identify resourcing needs and support recruitment. Implement recognition and manage talent and succession. Why this role? We have a lot to offer to not only the 100,000 patients we support, but also to our valued employees. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays * Company bonus scheme * Outstanding training & development programmes * Full support from our employee assistance programme including a health and well-being app * Savings and discounts at multiple retailers through our rewards portal About You Qualifications: A qualification in Nursing and/or NMC registered. Experience: Proven clinical experience in healthcare settings. Demonstrated expertise in managing regulatory inspections and audits, including CQC processes. Extensive experience in regulatory compliance within the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry. Proven track record of managing regulatory inspections and audits, including CQC experience. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams in a senior capacity. Skills: Strong understanding of UK healthcare regulations and compliance standards. Excellent leadership and team management skills. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to develop and implement strategic compliance initiatives. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in risk management and audit processes. Ability to work autonomously and hit the ground running. Attributes: Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work under pressure. Committed to continuous improvement and high standards of patient care. If this is a role you would like to discuss please apply and the Head of Pharmacy at Trident will be in touch