Patient and Governance Manager

Go back Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 25 January 2026

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This advert is placed on behalf on one of our health service providers. Your application form will be forwarded to the organisation and any future correspondence will be made by the employing organisation.

The Patient Experience and Governance Manager is responsible for ensuring the GP Practice delivers high-quality patient services while maintaining robust governance, compliance, and risk management. This role oversees patient complaints and feedback, drives service improvements, ensures regulatory compliance, and supports the leadership team in operational and strategic initiatives.

The role involves working in Partnership with the Practice CQC Manager / GP Partner, Practice Manager and wider Management Team.

Please note that Channel View Medical group does not operate an Agenda for change pay scheme

Maintain oversight of the Practice's compliance with CQC standards, NHS policies, and other relevant regulations.

Develop, implement, and maintain internal governance and compliance policies tailored to a primary care setting.

Conduct regular audits and risk assessments, identifying gaps or areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.

Maintain the Practice Risk Register and ensure all risk assessments are regularly updated.

Prepare and coordinate documentation for inspections, audits, and external reviews.

Produce reports on compliance, governance, and risk management for the Management Team and Partners.

Record and monitor significant events, ensuring follow-up and appropriate action plans are implemented.

Channel View Medical Group is a friendly, forward-looking Practice providing care and support for approximately 22,500 patients in Teignmouth, Chudleigh, Shaldon & Bishopsteignton. We employ a full range of medical and clerical staff to provide the best possible care to our varied patient group. We are part of The Coastal Primary Care Network (PCN) within Teignmouth/Dawlish alongside Dawlish Medical Group. Being part of a PCN enables us to share and gain knowledge and expertise between the different surgeries.

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification
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• oLevel 4 or 5 qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 4, Foundation Degree) in a relevant field such as HR, Business Administration, or equivalent knowledge/skills

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

£35,000 to £37,000 a year

Per annum - dependant on experience