Clinical Governance Manager
NHS Jobs · United Kingdom · GB
Quality Improvement
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Not yet analysed
Demand70
Career growth65
Healthcare fit65
Remote potential30
5-year outlook
NHS clinical governance managers typically sit at Agenda for Change Band 8a/8b, with salaries in the mid-to-high £50k range in the UK, but exact figures depend on NHS trust and region. Growth is steady but tied to NHS funding.
Clinical license
Not required
Applicant reach
unclear
Seniority
mid
Employment type
–
Date found
2026-09-24
Intelligence details
Why this is worth applying to
Only consider if you have direct clinical governance or quality improvement experience and are comfortable with NHS administrative processes. The lack of detail makes it hard to assess fit, so verify the full job description before applying.
Who should apply
Clinicians (doctors, nurses, allied health) with experience in clinical audit, patient safety, or governance committees, and who want to move into a non-clinical leadership role.
CV angle
Highlight any clinical governance committee work, audit leadership, incident investigation, and policy development. Frame clinical experience as evidence of understanding care pathways and risk.
Skills to highlight
- Clinical audit
- Risk assessment
- Policy development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Quality improvement methodology
- Data analysis
- Leadership
Role summary
A senior NHS role overseeing clinical governance frameworks, ensuring care quality, safety, and compliance across a trust or department.
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