Lynn Evans

Senior clinical governance and quality leader with extensive experience developing and delivering governance frameworks, regulatory compliance and service improvement across NHS, independent and third‑sector healthcare services. Recognised for strengthening organisational oversight through clinical audit, incident review, workforce competency programmes, policy management, risk and management systems across multi‑site healthcare environments.

Clinical governance & Quality Lead – North & Scotland / Northern Ireland - Newcross Healthcare

(2025-11)

unexpected redundancy due to company restructure

• Led governance oversight across services in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland ensuring alignment to regulatory and professional standards.
• Developed quality assurance frameworks including clinical audits, compliance monitoring and governance review processes.
• Oversaw incident management systems including investigation, learning dissemination and organisational improvement.
• Provided professional leadership to nursing and care staff across diverse healthcare environments.
• Strengthened workforce competency monitoring and regulatory readiness.

Head of Governance & Quality - Healthcare Management Trust (HMT)

(2024-11 - 2025-11)

Corporate and clinical governance

• Developed and implemented organisational governance structures supporting patient safety, clinical effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
• Oversaw audit programmes, risk management systems and governance reporting to senior leadership.
• Strengthened visibility of risk through enhanced governance reporting systems.
• Led service improvement initiatives aligned to national regulatory standards.

Clinical Governance Lead Nurse - Livability

(2023-10 - 2024-11)

National Social Care Charity. As part of the Senior Leadership team. Opportunity for career progression.

• Provided clinical leadership and governance support across specialist care services.
• Led audit, incident management and service improvement initiatives.
• Ensured compliance with safeguarding and regulatory standards.

Clinical Services Manager - Totally Healthcare

(2018-06 - 2023-10)

• Governance and quality management of GP out‑of‑hours service teams across North Yorkshire.
• Providing clinical supervision and leadership support to GP and advanced clinical practitioner team.
• Leading audits, investigations, incident management and service improvement initiatives.
• Working closely with ICBs and Local authorities to maintain assurance of quality and compliance.

Clinical Support Lead – NHS 111 - Vocare

(2013-09 - 2018-06)

• Delivered remote clinical triage and oversight of Clinical Advisors including supervision and training.
• Conducted clinical assessment using NHS clinical decision support systems.
• Ensured compliance with national urgent care pathways and governance standards.

Remote Clinical Telephone Triage - Elite Care Services - Canary Islands

(2006-10 - 2013-07)

• Conducted triage for British patients while based in the Canary Islands.
• Assessed and supported patients involved in accidents.
• Compiled detailed medical and incident reports.
• Attended bi‑annual review and coordination meetings in Portsmouth.

Business development Manager - SCA Healthcare Service

(2004 - 2006)

• Set up and managed an international healthcare recruitment division for a not‑for‑profit organisation, including designing effective recruitment processes.
• Travelled across Europe to run recruitment events, building strong partnerships with overseas agencies and conducting pre‑employment screening and interviews in applicants’ home countries.
• Coordinated logistics for successful candidates, including arranging suitable UK accommodation and supporting their transition into employment.
• Identified and marketed recruitment services to prospective UK employers and prepared monthly reports for Board meetings.

Ward Manager -Acute Medicine - Winchester and Eastleigh Healthcare Trust

(1996 - 2004)

• Managed junior and senior staff, acted as Hospital Bleep Holder and Senior Night Sister, coordinated the multidisciplinary team, and oversaw recruitment, objective setting, and staff appraisals.
• Controlled the ward budget and ensured safe clinical practice, including the administration of medications.

Various Nursing Positions in medical and high dependency wards/units

(1986 - 1996)

Diploma - Clinical Management - King Alfred’s College Winchester (1996 - 1998)

RGN - Nursing - Sunderland School of Nursing (1983 - 1986)

Registered Nurse - Nursing & Midwifery Council

ENB 934 and residential training course - Mildmay, London

ENB 998 - Training and Assessing

ENB 928 - Diabetic Nursing