Governance and Patient Safety Manager

We are seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Governance and Patient Safety Manager to provide strategic leadership across our Mental Health & Learning Disabilities (MH & LD) Service Group. This pivotal Band 8a role will champion a culture of high quality care, robust governance and continuous learning.

Working closely with the Service Group Leadership Team, you will influence strategic decision‑making, support implementation of the NHS Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) and provide expert guidance on governance, risk and quality. The banding for this post is indicative and subject to formal job matching.

• Oversee governance and assurance systems, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory frameworks.
• Coordinate high‑quality incident investigations under PSIRF and embed meaningful learning.
• Lead the analysis of complex data to identify trends, highlight risks and inform strategic priorities.
• Deliver specialist training and education programmes to strengthen organisational capability in governance and patient safety.
• Support workforce development through visible leadership, effective communication and fostering psychological safety.
• Keep abreast of emerging best practice, research and innovation to advance governance and quality standards.
• Manage complex and sensitive information with professionalism, empathy and clarity.
• Contribute to research, audit, evaluation and quality improvement projects at service, Trust and system levels.

This role requires exceptional communication, analytical thinking and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment. You will bring a strong track record in healthcare governance and patient safety.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we’re committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life.

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life.
• NHS pension scheme for long‑term financial security.
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax.
• Strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential.
• Access to the Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining and leisure activities, as well as NHS‑specific perks.