Head of Clinical Governance and Patient Safety

Join us and help shape the future of patient safety and quality at Ashgate Hospice!

Were proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident Employer and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds identities and experiences. Were committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and heard.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Quality Improvement Team as the Head of Clinical Governance & Patient Safety. Youll play a vital leadership role in upholding our excellent standards of care fostering a culture of continuous learning and ensuring that patient safety and quality remain at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

Hours: Full time 37. 5 hours per week

As Head of Clinical Governance & Patient Safety your key responsibilities will be to:

• Lead on the implementation and delivery of Ashgates clinical governance and patient safety framework
• Support our regulatory readiness through evidencebased compliance with the CQCs Single Assessment Framework
• Embed the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) leading reviews investigations and learning initiatives
• Monitor incident trends and safety data to identify risks and drive improvements
• Promote highquality care and safe practice across all clinical services

Youll also work collaboratively with leaders and frontline teams across the hospice to support improvement work that enhances patient and family outcomes.

What Youll Bring

Were looking for someone who is:

• A registered healthcare professional (e.g. nurse allied health professional) with substantial experience in clinical governance and patient safety
• Skilled in patient safety investigations thematic reviews and after action reviews
• An excellent communicator collaborator and leader with the ability to influence at all levels
• Passionate about learning quality improvement and delivering safe personcentred care
• Committed to promoting a just and open culture across the organisation

About Ashgate

Ashgate Hospice based in North Derbyshire offers free palliative and end of life care for adults with lifelimiting or incurable illnesses including cancer neurological diseases and advanced heart kidney and lung conditions. Last year we cared for over 2400 people. Our aim is to support our patients by keeping them informed managing their symptoms and improving their quality of life from diagnosis onwards.

We also provide vital support to the people who are important to them offering practical assistance and emotional support including bereavement services.

Were more than a care provider. Were a campaigner for sustainable end of life care funding in the UK and we continually invest in our services and workforce.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do:

• We are compassionate.
• We are a team.
• We are respectful open and inclusive.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

We strive to create a workplace thats happy safe and supportive and our team seems to agree! In fact 86 of staff would recommend Ashgate Hospice as an employer.

We know how important wellbeing and worklife balance are which is why were open to flexible work arrangements including jobsharing.

As part of our team youll have access to training opportunities to help you grow both personally and professionally. Whether you want to develop in your current role or explore new career paths well support you every step of the way.

Want to know more about what its like to work with us Visit our website check out our social media channels or listen to our podcast The Life and Death Podcast. Its a great way to get a sense of the Ashgate team and the difference we make.

Benefits of joining us

At Ashgate we take care of the people who take care of others. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to increase it through our Annual Buy and Sell Leave Scheme.
• A flexible working approach to help meet your needs and ours including options like jobsharing.
• A Cycle to Work scheme and a Tech Benefit scheme to help spread the cost of your next bike or gadget.
• The Westfield Health Cash Plan giving you money back on treatments like physiotherapy dental care and eye tests.
• Free access to Westfield Rewards with discounts at hundreds of highstreet retailers.
• A confidential Employee Assistance Programme offering free roundtheclock support when you need it.
• A pension scheme with up to 7 employer contribution helping you save for the future.
• A life assurance scheme giving peace of mind for you and those important to you up to age 65.
• A commitment to your personal and professional development with training opportunities to help you grow.
• Free onsite parking whenever youre working at the hospice.
• Discounted onsite caf at our Old Brampton site available to all staff
• A wide range of initiatives to support your wellbeing and the time out to practice selfcare

Ready to make a difference

To learn more about the role please contact either Claire Blakey onor email or Lesley Makin onor email You can arrange to visit the hospice to see what it would be like to work with us.

Please note: Applications must be submitted via the Apply Now button on our website. Applications sent directly to HR or the recruiting manager will not be

Closing date: 28th April 25

Proposed interview date: 7th May 2025

Additional information:

• If youre successful youll need to complete a DBS check as part of our preemployment process. You can find more details in the candidate assistant notes.
• As a healthcare provider we prioritise the safety of our patients staff and visitors. Thats why we encourage and recommend all staff to be vaccinated against COVID19 and receive the flu jabunless theres a compelling reason not too
• If you need any help with the recruitment process our HR team is here to assist. You can reach them at or call 0.

Additional support for candidates

• Were committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive fair and accessible to everyone.
• Reasonable adjustments: We are pleased to offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for individuals with disabilities neurodiverse conditions or longterm health needs.
• Shortlisting commitment: In line with our commitment to Equality Diversity and Inclusion we guarantee to shortlist any disabled candidate who meets the essential criteria for the role.
• Interview preparation: All shortlisted candidates will receive their interview questions in advance to help you feel fully prepared.

Accessibility resources:

• If you need assistance completing your online application you can contact the Disability Employment Service/Youth Employment Service by emailing .
• We encourage you to complete and share your Health Adjustment Passport. This helps us understand any adjustments or support you might need. Even if you choose not to share it the passport can be a valuable tool for your own benefit.
• You can also access support through the Access to Work scheme. a government initiative designed to help you start or remain in work if you have a health condition or disability. This includes support for the recruitment process. Learn more on the Access to Work webpage

For further guidance or information these resources may also be helpful:

• Looking for work if you are disabled
• Reed in Partnership Chesterfield Office: Call 0
• Disability Employment Service Derbyshire County Council

If you have any questions about adjustments or the recruitment process please contact our HR team at or call 0.

For more information about us please visit our website here.