City of Westminster, London, Greater London, England W1UPay: Competitive + a range of attractive benefitsHours: Full timeContract: PermanentRole: Other Qualified ProfessionalPosted: 7 Oct 2025Closes: 6 Nov 2025Job DescriptionDirector of Quality & RiskLocation: The Harley Street Clinic Campus, LondonReporting to: Chief Nursing OfficerSalary: Competitive + a range of attractive benefitsFull time: 37.5 hours per weekAre you a senior leader in healthcare governance with a passion for driving excellence, patient safety, and innovation? We are seeking a strategic Director of Quality & Risk to join our leadership team at HCA's prestigious Harley Street Campus:The Harley Street ClinicHCA at UCHLeaders in Oncology Care - LOCSarah Cannon Research Institute - SCRIThe Princess Grace HospitalThe RoleAs Director of Quality & Risk, you will provide expert leadership in quality governance, assurance, improvement, and risk management across the Campus. You will lead our Governance Team, ensuring robust systems are in place to meet and exceed statutory, regulatory, and corporate standards, while embedding a culture of safety, learning, and continuous improvement.Working closely with the Senior Management Team, AVP of Quality, and Corporate Director of Quality & Risk, you will:Lead and develop the Harley Street Governance Team across quality, patient safety, risk, incidents, complaints, and improvement.Ensure compliance with CQC, HSE, PHE, safeguarding, and wider regulatory frameworks.Oversee quality governance systems, risk registers, incident investigations (PSIRF), and business continuity planning.Champion a culture of openness, learning, and quality improvement.Drive patient safety, clinical effectiveness, and patient experience initiatives.Report to executive and governance committees, providing insight, assurance, and strategic recommendations.Collaborate on corporate governance initiatives and represent Harley Street Campus at group level.Above all else, we're committed to the care and improvement of human life. It's this guiding vision that influences everything we do at HCA UK. From the CEO to the colleagues on the floor, we all have a part to play in delivering exceptional care to our patients.About YouWe are looking for an experienced healthcare governance leader who can combine strategic thinking with operational delivery. You will bring:Significant experience in quality governance, assurance, risk management, and patient safety in a healthcare setting.Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, coach, and develop high-performing teams.Proven expertise in managing compliance with regulatory frameworks and leading organisational improvement initiatives.Excellent communication skills, able to influence at executive and board level.A track record of delivering measurable improvements in patient safety, quality of care, and governance systems.Why Join Us?Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. HCA Healthcare UK is the leading private healthcare provider, known for clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-focused care. At Harley Street Campus, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the governance agenda, ensuring our facilities remain at the forefront of independent healthcare practice.We offer:The chance to make a significant impact on patient safety and quality of care at one of the UK's most prestigious healthcare campuses.By caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Director, you'll be eligible for:25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit youPrivate Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitalsPrivate pension contribution which increases with length of serviceSeason Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work schemeGroup Life Assurance from day oneCritical illness coverEnhanced Maternity and Paternity payCorporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The PortlandComprehensive range of flexible health, protection, and lifestyle benefits to suit youDiscounts with over 800 major retailersApply now to lead quality and risk governance at Harley Street Campus and help us continue to deliver world-class patient care.Diversity and InclusionPatient's first. Colleagues always. That's the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on #J-18808-Ljbffr