Quality Improvement Lead

We are pleased to announce that due to internal progression, an exciting opportunity has become available to join the South West & Wales Quality Team within Adult Care as a Quality Improvement Lead.

The position is ideal for any candidate who is enthusiastic about supporting high standards of care and support, is curious about information and data gathering and is an ambassador for a person centred and quality improvement culture.

This is a full time role of 37.5 hours per week.

The position of Quality Improvement Lead is a remote role, covering the South West & Wales Region – West Midlands, Wales, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire & Avon, South Peninsula and South Central West, within which there are approximately 73 services in the region which support people with Learning Disability, Autism and Mental Health Needs.

The role holder will be combining regular service visits alongside home working and office visits.

The candidate must hold a valid Driving Licence and have access to their own car.

As the Quality Improvement Lead for The South West & Wales, you will be welcomed into the region by members of a very experienced and knowledgeable Senior Leadership Team. The role is integral to the success of the region in terms of outcomes for our services, our colleagues and the people we support.

You will be working an experienced team of Quality Improvement Leads, supporting the Associate Director of Quality to provide practice leadership, develop and improve/maintain high standards of support, safety and governance practices across our Adult Care Services within the region.

You will also be working with Service Managers and Operations Directors to ensure that their services not only meet all regulatory and organisational requirements but are aligning with our Priory Values and are seeking continuous quality improvement.

On occasion, the Quality Improvement Lead may be required to represent the region and the organisation across a range of external communication platforms.

• Expert specialist knowledge of leading, implementing and reviewing quality initiatives across health and social care.
• The post holder will have extensive experience of management and/or leadership within 'good' adult social care services
• Have a sound knowledge and/or experience of managing change, quality improvement and site turnaround.
• Will have detailed and up to date knowledge of the social care industry, regulatory matters and current best practice.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written as the role requires the ability of discussing issues with, and presenting findings to senior management teams as well as report writing and the presentation of information and recommendations in a clear and logical way.
• The ability to work both alone or as part of a team, demonstrating autonomy in prioritising workload based on risk and outcomes.
• A valid UK driving licence is essential for the role
• Regular CPD is required to ensure the role holder is up to date and credible within the sector. In addition they will be expected to undergo specific statutory and regulatory training.

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Car Allowance payment per month
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + additional day's leave for your Birthday
• Annual leave entitlement increases based on length of service: 27 days after 5 years' service and 30 days after 10 years' service
• Length of service recognition awards – every 5 years
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• Initial Disclosure Check Cost covered, if applicable to role
• 'My Possible Self' App and health-related benefits
• Online discounts and cashback rewards – Priory Perks
• Smart Technology scheme (qualifying period)
• Cycle to work scheme (qualifying period)
• Smart Holidays (qualifying period)
• Gym Flex (qualifying period)
• Healthcare Cash Plan – Simply Health Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• 'Cash for Colleagues' – Employee referral scheme
• Career Pathways Programme – for development and further qualifications
• Parental Leave Gift

Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the full job description attached prior to making an application.

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

Priory is the leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care in the UK. We support 26,000 people a year to move towards a healthier future so they can live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, as well as children's mental health, across our nationwide network of sites. We also support autistic adults and adults with a learning disability, Prader-Willi Syndrome and brain injuries, as well as older people, within specialist residential care and supported living facilities.

With over 13,000 colleagues working at Priory, we have a long and prestigious history, and an unrivalled reputation for making a real and lasting difference to the lives of every individual in our care.

Priory is part of MEDIAN Group, a leading pan-European provider of mental health, specialist care and rehabilitation services, focussed on restoring quality of life through effective, evidenced and data-driven care.

Priory is committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, read more here.

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. Should we require assistance, we will reach out directly to our 'PSL'