Job summaryWe are seeking a credible senior leader in quality governance, risk and assurance to join the team. Candidates will be able to demonstrate a minimum of 5 years senior management of an organisational wide Quality Governance portfolio, particularly within a provider setting. A proven track record in successfully designing, embedding and maintaining oversight of effective organisational wide governance systems, particularly in NHS provider organisations.They will need to demonstrate effective management of NHS quality teams alongside strong influencing skills, capability building and support of key internal and external stakeholders. Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate effective NHS Board development in key aspects of quality, risk and assurance. Formal mentoring and coaching skills also desirable.Main duties of the jobYou will have strong subject matter expertise in all aspects of quality governance, risk, and assurance within Health and Care and demonstrate an improvement approach to your work. The role involves working with NHS Provider and System boards and senior leaders to deliver expert guidance, challenge and direct improvement support. This will enable providers to embed key components of the well led framework, and build effective quality governance processes to support the delivery of high quality sustainable care.The role sits within a national regulatory body (NHS England) and as such the postholder will need to demonstrate the ability to understand and operate within this environment.About usThe engagement with organisations is often 'mandated' and as such the postholder needs to be able to command the confidence and trust. The candidate will need to build effective working relationships in sometimes challenging environments, demonstrating strong rigour and integrity in their dealings with staff, leaders and key stakeholders.In April 2023, NHS England, NHS Digital, and Health Education England merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England. This new NHS England is designed to create a simpler, smaller, high performing, organisation that leads the NHS more effectively and is a better place to work. Speaking with one voice to the service.The new NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate careOptimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovationDelivering value for money.If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/ .Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesCandidates do not need to have a clinical background/professional registration but need to be able to demonstrate extensive subject matter expertise, a clear understanding of the health and care landscape and operate credibly in this environment.As this is a national role, you will be required to travel to NHS provider organisations across England. Aspects of the work will include site visits and at points may include on site working for 2-3 days for several weeks at a time.You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss outSalary progression Applicants will commence at the bottom of Band 8d with a full-time starting salary of £91,317, with a pay step increase after 5 years service. These salaries are offered in accordance with NHS Terms and Conditions and the HEE Pay Progression Policy and are subject to annual cost of living review.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialEducated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area preferably within a clinical subjectExtensive knowledge of specialist area of quality governance, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalentKnowledge and experienceEssentialSignificant demonstrable experience in health/social care community or similar complex organisationMust have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications on this engagementIn-depth operational knowledge of the complexities of NHS risk and quality governance management which is underpinned by theorySkills Capabilities & AttributesEssentialHighly developed communication skills with the ability to communicate on highly complex matters and difficult situationsStrong relationship building and stakeholder management skillsCertificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameNHS EnglandAddressWellington houseWaterloo RoadLondonSE1 8UGEmployer's websitehttps://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)