Job description
Lead Excellence. Champion Safety. Elevate Patient Experience.
Are you a senior leader in healthcare governance ready to make a lasting impact? We’re looking for a dynamic Director of Quality Safety & Patient Experience to join our executive team at Fortius Clinic London where world-class care meets innovation and purpose.
In this strategic role you’ll lead our Governance Team and drive forward our commitment to outstanding patient outcomes, safety and experience. You’ll ensure our systems not only meet regulatory standards but set new benchmarks for excellence.
Your Impact
* Lead and develop the Governance Team across quality, safety, risk, incidents, complaints and improvement.
* Ensure compliance with CQC, HSE, UKHSA safeguarding and wider regulatory frameworks.
* Oversee governance systems, risk registers, incident reviews and business continuity planning.
* Champion a culture of openness, learning and continuous improvement.
* Drive initiatives that enhance patient safety, clinical effectiveness and experience.
* Provide strategic insight and assurance to executive and governance committees.
* Represent Fortius Clinic at group level influencing corporate governance and patient‑centred strategy.
Why Work for Fortius Clinic
Fortius Clinic is one of the UK’s leading private healthcare providers specialising in orthopaedics and sports medicine. Working here means joining a team of true specialists where clinical excellence, innovation and patient‑centred care are at the heart of everything we do.
What Sets Us Apart
* Centres of Excellence: Work alongside some of the most respected consultants in musculoskeletal and sports medicine.
* Super-specialism Model: Our teams are built around deep expertise enabling better outcomes and collaborative working.
* Premium Facilities: Modern well‑equipped clinics designed to support both patients and staff.
Benefits & Perks
* Private Medical Insurance including dental cover.
* Generous Annual Leave – 26 days increasing with service.
* Flexible Working.
* Lifestyle Perks: discounts and wellbeing benefits via Perkbox.
* Professional Development: training and courses funded to support career progression.
* Supportive Culture: friendly teams, strong onboarding and investment in leadership development.
Our Values
Fortius was founded on the belief that we are stronger together. We foster a collaborative inclusive environment where every team member plays a vital role in delivering exceptional care.
Job Requirements
About You
* Extensive experience in healthcare quality governance, assurance, risk management and patient safety.
* Proven leadership in developing high‑performing teams and driving strategic improvement.
* Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and clinical governance.
* Exceptional communication and influencing skills at executive and board level.
* A passion for delivering measurable improvements in patient care and experience.
Key Skills
* CSS
* InVision
* Balsamiq
* HTML5
* Information Architecture
* UX
* Usability
* Fireworks
* User Research
* UI
* Axure
* Experience Design
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