QR code linking to this job posting Clinical Governance Facilitator | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in York inYork PUBLISHED MON 3 NOV 2025

 PERMANENT  FAMILY NHS PENSION

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Competitive pay, £47,810–£54,710 per annum (pro rata) — strong salary for experienced clinical governance roles.
Flexible working considered from day one — discuss hours/patterns with the hiring manager to fit childcare or caring duties.
Generous NHS benefits, 27–33 days holiday, access to the NHS Pension Scheme and paid/unpaid leave for family emergencies.
Cross-site York & Scarborough role with travel support — NHS Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes make commuting easier.
Inclusive Trust culture with Carers, Disability, Race and LGBTQ+ staff networks — practical support for working parents and carers.
Real leadership & development, lead serious-incident investigations, teach staff and directly influence patient-safety improvements.
Play a central role in improving patient safety and quality of care across York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals by coordinating Clinical Governance and risk activity within a Care Group. You will lead investigations into serious incidents, bring together complex information, and communicate sensitively with staff, patients and relatives where cultural or communication challenges arise. The role also supports complaints investigations, drives compliance with external standards such as CQC, delivers teaching and practical advice on clinical governance, and ensures lessons from incidents, audits and reviews are embedded in practice. This post suits experienced clinical governance practitioners, nurses or senior carers with strong investigative, communication and coaching skills who want to make a tangible difference to patient safety every day.

Two vacancies are available: a 12‑month fixed‑term/secondment in the Medicine Care Group based in Scarborough, and a permanent role in the Surgery Care Group based in York (full time, with some cross‑site travel). Salary is approximately £47,810–£54,710 pa pro rata, with NHS pension, 27–33 days holiday (depending on service), a generous package of leave options, learning and development opportunities, an Employee Assistance Programme and staff discounts. The Trust values flexible working and offers active Carers and staff networks, with adjustments to make the recruitment process accessible. For full details and to apply, please click the "Apply Now" button next to this advert — the vacancy is also listed on jobsincare.com.
Competitive pay, £47,810–£54,710 per annum (pro rata) — strong salary for experienced clinical governance roles.
Flexible working considered from day one — discuss hours/patterns with the hiring manager to fit childcare or caring duties.
Generous NHS benefits, 27–33 days holiday, access to the NHS Pension Scheme and paid/unpaid leave for family emergencies.
Cross-site York & Scarborough role with travel support — NHS Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes make commuting easier.
Inclusive Trust culture with Carers, Disability, Race and LGBTQ+ staff networks — practical support for working parents and carers.
Real leadership & development, lead serious-incident investigations, teach staff and directly influence patient-safety improvements.
 


in York
Locations are approximate.