Quality and Risk Manager

Quality and Risk Manager at The Princess Margaret Hospital, Windsor. 37.5 Hours & Permanent. Salary:
Competitive.

We have an opportunity for a Quality and Risk Manager to join their team of staff in the Quality Assurance department.

This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

• Lead and coordinate the hospital’s quality and governance functions, ensuring delivery of safe, high-quality patient care in line with CHG and national standards.
• Champion a culture of safety and quality, raising awareness of governance frameworks and supporting staff to understand and implement key regulatory requirements.
• Develop, review, and improve clinical governance systems, policies, and procedures across the hospital.
• Prepare the hospital for CQC/HIS/HIW inspections, working with department leads to collate evidence and implement proactive improvement measures.
• Coordinate responses and action plans following inspections and audits, ensuring outcomes are tracked and completed within required time frames.
• Support the hospital in achieving and maintaining a 'Good' or higher regulatory rating.
• Ensure all incidents and complaints are logged and closed in accordance with CHG policy time frames.

• Previous experience in the healthcare industry, with a background in governance or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of clinical governance, CQC/HIS/HIW standards, and national quality frameworks.
• Experience conducting complex investigations, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to present and educate confidently.
• Proven ability to facilitate change, lead projects, and work collaboratively across teams.
• Relevant health-related qualification and evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Strong data analysis and report-writing skills with an eye for identifying trends and driving improvement.
• Experience working in an independent healthcare setting.
• Qualification or training in quality improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma).
• Familiarity with governance platforms or incident reporting tools used in healthcare.

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Management Bonus Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities