Locum Clinical Governance Lead

Scienceabode; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Gloucester is seeking a Clinical Governance Lead (Registered Nurse) to provide oversight around medication management within a regulated care service. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in clinical governance and medication management, alongside a BSc in Nursing. This locum role offers £33 per hour and is Monday-Friday, focusing on ensuring compliance and enhancing patient safety. The position requires effective communication and decision-making skills.

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse (Adult or Mental Health).
• Strong experience in medication management and clinical governance.
• Excellent understanding of delegated healthcare activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical governance oversight for medication management processes.
• Ensure safe booking-in, storage, reconciliation, and administration of medicines.
• Support and assess staff competency in medication administration.

Skills

Medication management

Clinical governance

Decision-making

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Education

BSc (Hons) in Nursing or equivalent

Job description

Clinical Governance Lead (Registered Nurse)

Location: Gloucester
Contract Type: Locum
Hours: Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00
Pay Rate: £33 per hour (Umbrella)
Start Date: ASAP

Job Overview

We are recruiting an experienced Clinical Governance Lead (Registered Nurse) to provide focused clinical leadership and assurance around medication management and delegated healthcare activities within a regulated care service.

This is a governance-led role, specifically scoped to medication-related responsibilities and compliance. It does not extend into broader nursing practice outside the service's registration, making it ideally suited to an RN with a strong background or interest in clinical governance, medicines management, and patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical governance oversight for medication management processes
• Ensure safe booking-in, storage, reconciliation, and administration of medicines
• Review and assure accuracy and alignment of MAR charts and related documentation
• Support and assess staff competency in medication administration and record keeping
• Strengthen daily auditing, checking, and assurance processes to minimise risk
• Provide on-site clinical decision support during core working hours
• Liaise with GPs, Community Nursing teams, and external healthcare professionals
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, policies, and best practice guidance

Essential Requirements

• NMC Registered Nurse (Adult or Mental Health)
• BSc (Hons) in Nursing or equivalent qualification
• Strong experience in medication management and clinical governance
• Excellent understanding of delegated healthcare activities and compliance
• Confident decision-maker with strong documentation and communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and provide clear clinical assurance

Desirable

• Previous experience in a clinical governance or quality assurance role
• Experience working within regulated care or residential settings
• Strong audit, risk management, and quality improvement experience

What's on Offer

£33 per hour (Umbrella)

Monday-Friday working pattern (no weekends or nights)

Governance-focused role with clear scope and responsibility

Opportunity to make a tangible impact on patient safety and service quality

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.