Quality Assurance Lead

2 weeks ago


Worthing, United Kingdom Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit a Quality Assurance Lead, who is knowledgeable, dynamic, and passionate about supporting the safe and effective care of the people we serve. You will be a key member of the Clinical Governance Team and support the critical functions aligned to regulatory requirements. This role reports to the Associate Director of Nursing Standards and Safety. The Quality Assurance Lead is responsible for the management and oversight of the Trust's interface and relationship with the Care Quality Commission. The postholder will support the systems and processes in place to review quality across services. The post holder will need to be experienced at Band 8a or above, in a leadership capacity.

The role is integral to our quality assurance processes, and you will work with our teams across the organisation to support compliance aligned to regulatory requirements. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a wide range of experience and ability in corporate and clinical governance, with a breadth of knowledge and understanding of quality assurance within health care or related area.

Main duties of the job

The Quality Assurance Lead is responsible for the systems and processes by which assurance is gained on the quality of safety, effectiveness and experience of care, aligned to regulatory standards. The postholder is responsible for the delivery and administration of an overall process improvement and assurance so that;

All key concerns in respect of compliance are identified and acted upon. There is a systematic approach to the collection and reporting of compliance information and associated risks. Compliance is integrated with the Trust's Risk and Safety Management systems. Escalation routes are clear and in place. Scrutiny of compliance through Quality Reviews is programmed across the organisation. Processes are subject to continuous improvement.

About us

This is an opportunity to join an organisation which sets a high priority on the development of services which are responsive to service user and carer's views and to work with dedicated and supportive colleagues. The trust is committed to strong integrated, collaborative leadership between managers and clinicians.

Working here offers continued training and development, variety and a rewarding challenge, plus the benefits of living in Sussex, by the sea, in the beautiful South Downs or in any one of the exciting towns and cities we have to offer.

We'd love you to join our organisation that is rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC. Our staff agree, with 82% of people in our recent staff survey telling us that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority.

Other key staff survey results include:

70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work.

79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work within their team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To lead on the development and on-going improvement of the compliance system across the trust, ensuring that all divisions and directorate have systems and processes in place to evidence they are providing safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led services.

To provide support to Executive Directors, Clinical Directors, Divisional Directors of Nursing and Managing Directors in assessing compliance against the fundamental standards of care (as set out in the Health and Social Care Regulations) with clinical and corporate teams.

To advise the Associate Director of Nursing of any identified compliance and quality risks identified.

To ensure there are adequate controls in place to manage compliance risks and recommend actions needed to address gaps in control.

To advise on assurance measures and monitor the effectiveness of quality controls.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level or equivalent. Significant and demonstrable experience in regulatory and quality assurance, within the healthcare sector . Evidence of CPD, acquired through attending relevant courses and conferences.

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

Excellent understanding and ability to apply the Fundamental Standards of Care (as set out in the Health and Social Care Act 2008) in clinical practice. Knowledge of the quality agenda and levers for change in the NHS system. Extensive experience of working within the health service or related area, in one or more of the following: - Leadership Role (8a or above), Clinical and corporate governance, Risk management, Internal and external audit. Experience of adopting Quality Improvement principles to support the delivery of safe, high quality care. Experience of change/project management. Experience of developing, implementing and evaluating assessments and audits.

  • Worthing, United Kingdom Sussex Partnership NHS FoundationTrust Full time

    We are seeking to recruit a Quality Assurance Lead, who is knowledgeable, dynamic, and passionate about supporting the safe and effective care of the people we serve. You will be a key member of the Clinical Governance Team and support the critical functions aligned to regulatory requirements. This role reports to the Associate Director of Nursing Standards...


  • Worthing, United Kingdom Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    To lead on the development and on-going improvement of the compliance system across the trust, ensuring that all divisions and directorate have systems and processes in place to evidence they are providing safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led services. To provide support to Executive Directors, Clinical Directors, Divisional Directors of Nursing...


  • Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom Southern Water Full time

    Closing Date 25/06/2024 Governance & Assurance Lead Location: Durrington, West Sussex or South Coast with Hybrid and flexible Approach Salary: £41,700 Hours: 37 hours per week Are you passionate about championing governance and assurance, and precision in regulatory reporting? Join Southern Water, a pioneer in water and waste management services, as...


  • Worthing, United Kingdom Southern Water Full time

    Closing Date 25/06/2024 Governance & Assurance Lead Location: Durrington, West Sussex or South Coast with Hybrid and flexible Approach Salary: £41,700 Hours: 37 hours per week Are you passionate about championing governance and assurance, and precision in regulatory reporting? Join Southern Water, a pioneer in water and waste management services, as...

  • Head of Quality

    2 weeks ago


    Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom NHS Sussex ICB Full time

    Thank you for expressing an interest in the Head of Quality post, within All-Age Continuing Care (AACC) at NHS Sussex.As part of the wider pan-Sussex reorganisation of the All-Age Continuing Care service in Sussex (bringing together the three pre-existing CCGs, to form one pan-Sussex AACC service), the Head of Quality is a new and exciting role, responsible...


  • Worthing, United Kingdom Sussex Partnership NHS FoundationTrust Full time

    We are looking for an experienced director to embed quality improvement across the Trust as the method for change is fully supported by our Executive board and equally by our staff, patients and partners, who are excited about the prospect of not only thinking about but doing things differently. The post holder will work closely with the executive team to...


  • Worthing, United Kingdom Equiniti Full time

    Management Level G Compliance Assurance Specialist EQ is a leading international provider of shareholder, pension, remediation and credit technology. With over 5,000 employees, it supports 37 million people in 120 countries. EQ’s purpose is to care for every customer and simplify every transaction, delivered with less of an impact on the...


  • Worthing, United Kingdom Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are looking for an experienced director to embed quality improvement across the Trust as the method for change is fully supported by our Executive board and equally by our staff, patients and partners, who are excited about the prospect of not only thinking about but doing things differently. The post holder will work closely with the executive team to...

  • Head of Quality

    2 months ago


    Worthing, United Kingdom NHS Sussex ICB Full time

    Thank you for expressing an interest in the Head of Quality post, within All-Age Continuing Care (AACC) at NHS Sussex. As part of the wider pan-Sussex reorganisation of the All-Age Continuing Care service in Sussex (bringing together the three pre-existing CCGs, to form one pan-Sussex AACC service), the Head of Quality is a new and exciting role,...


  • Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust 279 Full time

    We have an exciting opportunity to offer our first Lead Cardiac Physiologist Advanced Practitioner role in Echocardiography integrating advanced clinical echo skills with leadership and management skills and responsibilities.With these skills the successful applicant will take the lead in embedding a patient first approach and culture aligned to the Trust's...


  • Worthing, United Kingdom Client Full time

    Manufacturing / Quality Engineer£35,000 - £50,000 + Training + Overtime + Excellent Company BenefitsWorthing (Commutable from: Crawley, Bognor Regis, Chichester, Horsham Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath and Surrounding Areas)Do you come from a Manufacturing / Quality Engineering background and want to join an industry leading business within a niche...

  • Quality Specialist

    3 weeks ago


    Worthing, United Kingdom BD Full time

    **Job Description Summary**: Here at BD, we have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Specialist to join our Home care division. This position will be based between three sites: Winnersh, Crawley and West Worthing, you can based at either location, however, will need to attend the Worthing site on a weekly basis. In this role you will manage and maintain...

  • Quality Manager

    8 hours ago


    Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom Mercury Hampton Full time

    Exciting Opportunity: Quality Assurance Manager - Manufacturing Sector Our client, a leading manufacturer in West Sussex, is seeking a dynamic Quality Assurance Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned quality professional to make a significant impact in a thriving organisation. Key Details: Location: Lancing,...


  • Worthing, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust 279 Full time

    We have an exciting opportunity to offer our first Lead Cardiac Physiologist Advanced Practitioner role in Echocardiography integrating advanced clinical echo skills with leadership and management skills and responsibilities. With these skills the successful applicant will take the lead in embedding a patient first approach and culture aligned to the...


  • Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom Nordell Ltd Full time

    Primary PurposeTo provide a Supplier Quality Inspection service and assist the Production areas with the manufacturing of parts RFT.A Supplier Quality Inspector is responsible for Assuring the day-to-day compliance of the incoming quality from Nordell suppliers. Ensuring that scrap levels remain below target, by having parts which are fit for purpose. They...


  • Worthing, United Kingdom Allergy Therapeutics Full time

    **About Us** Allergy Therapeutics are a market leading, pioneering immunology business with specialist experience in the research and development of allergy treatments. We believe that transformational outcomes for patients are achieved by directly treating the cause, rather than just managing symptoms. Our vaccines are aluminium free. Driving convenience;...

  • Lgbtq+ Lead

    3 weeks ago


    Worthing, United Kingdom Sussex Partnership NHS FoundationTrust Full time

    This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the LGBT+ pathway in CAMHS. There will be a focus on Suicide prevention and working closely with operational and clinical leads to support a pathway in CAMHS. This is a fixed term or potentially a secondment opportunity. You will act in a critical and pivotal role, working with operational and clinical...


  • Worthing, United Kingdom Equiniti Full time

    Management Level G Equiniti is a leading international provider of shareholder, pension, remediation, and credit technology. With over 6000 employees, it supports 37 million people in 120 countries. EQ's vision is to be the leading global share registrar, offering complementary services to its client base and our values set the core foundations to our...


  • Worthing, United Kingdom Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    To deliver high quality care within the community setting working with patients in the specialism of Bladder and Bowel dysfunctionb) Responsible for leadership, coordination, vision of the team. The team lead will be responsible for day to day management of the team and priorities to ensure service outcomes and performance indicators are met.c) To work in...

  • Quality Engineer

    2 weeks ago


    Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom Syntech Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Quality Engineer (IATF / Near Worthing / Up to £50k DoE Are you an experienced Quality Engineer, familiar with IATF 16949 standards? As a Quality Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring correct standards are implemented and monitored at all times, especially for IATF Location / Hours:You'll be based close to Worthing, East Sussex five days per...