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Clinical Governance, Education and Workforce Development CoordinatorNHS

Bedford, MK44 1LZ Permanent £32,073 to £39,043
Posted 15 September 2026 Closing date 29 September 2026
Wellingborough Rail Station (6.9 miles, direct) Wansford (Nene Valley Railway) (24.5 miles, direct) Bus Interchange (1.6 miles, direct)

Job summary

CLINICAL GOVERNANCE, EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 per annumBase: CDS Base to be agreed Hybrid/Agile Working is AvailableHours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

*Please note, CDS CIC are unable to offer visa sponsorship*

Community Dental Services CIC is an award-winning employee-owned social enterprise that delivers high-quality, specialist community dental services across North Yorkshire, East and Central England.

About the Role

Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) is seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Clinical Governance, Education and Workforce Development Coordinator to support the delivery of our Clinical Governance Framework, Learning Academy and Workforce Development Strategy. This diverse role combines governance, quality, patient safety, complaints management, education, training and workforce development activities.

Main duties of the job

Main Responsibilities

o Support CQC, NHS and quality assurance compliance activities.o Coordinate governance, health & safety and quality meetings.o Manage complaints, compliments and patient experience processes.o Support audits, risk management and quality improvement programmes.o Coordinate clinical education, mandatory training and workforce development initiatives.o Produce reports, dashboards and compliance information.o Work collaboratively with clinical, operational and corporate teams to promote a culture of continuous improvement.

About You

o Degree level qualification or equivalent experience.o Experience working within healthcare administration, governance, quality, education or workforce development.o Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills.o Ability to analyse information and manage competing priorities.o Understanding of governance, audit, patient safety and quality improvement principles.o Commitment to learning, development and delivering high-quality services.

Job description

For further details on the main duties and responsibilities for the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

About us

What We Offer

  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
  • Corporate Pension Scheme with 10% employer contribution.
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Support for wider professional development.
  • Opportunity to contribute to high quality patient care through strong governance and workforce development support.
  • Opportunity to become a shareholder and influence how CDS is run.
  • Play a key role in local social care initiatives.

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If you would like any more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Karina Ward, Clinical Governance Manager [email protected].

Join us and help shape the future of dental care through education and innovation.

Please ensure that you read the Job Description, which also includes the person specification, before applying.

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