Clinical Director of Safety and Quality
Why should I apply?
This role offers the opportunity to get involved with a number of exciting projects. Applications are invited from Fellows of the College.
Full information can be found in the job description.
What does the role entail?
The Clinical Director of Safety and Quality provides clinical leadership and strategic advice for the College’s work on professional guidelines, patient safety, quality improvement, best practice recommendations and professional performance matters. The post holder will support the development, delivery and review of the College’s Patient Safety Strategy, helping to promote safer cultures, safer systems and high-quality pathology practice across the membership and wider healthcare system.
Working closely with the Vice President for Professional Practice, Director of Professional Practice and their senior team, the post holder will provide senior clinical input into development, review and promotion of College guidelines, best practice recommendations, patient safety resources and related professional outputs. The Clinical Director will act as a spokesperson for the College where required, supporting engagement with a wide range of stakeholders.
To discuss the role informally, please contact Katherine Timms, Director of Professional Practice: [email protected] or 020 7451 6736.
What’s the commitment?
The Clinical Director will be expected to devote the equivalent of, on average, one day per week to this work; their employer will be reimbursed for this time. If the post-holder is not employed by another organisation, they will be paid directly for the work. This time will need to be worked flexibly as some periods will be busier than others.
The appointment is for a term of three years.
How do I apply?
Please submit an abridged curriculum vitae and a completed application form including the supporting statement of no more than 800 words stating how your skills and experience are relevant for the role you are applying for, how you meet the person specification and how you would approach the role.
Applications must reach Nici Hardie, Executive Administration Officer, by 9:00am Wednesday 29 July 2026. Either by post to The Royal College of Pathologists, 6 Alie Street, London, E1 8QT or by email to [email protected]
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Friday 14 August 2026.