Associate Director Of Quality - North and Central

Avery Healthcare; Swindon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Quality to enhance care standards and lead a dedicated team. You will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and inspire continuous improvement. Ideal candidates should be a Registered Nurse with substantial experience in leadership and quality assurance. This role offers competitive benefits and a nurturing environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Care & Quality role.
• Experience managing a quality assurance system and conducting effective audits.
• Ability to influence and develop strong working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and ensure quality care delivery.
• Inspire and develop a team of direct reports.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Quality assurance management

Data analysis and reporting

Team management

Influencing and negotiating

Education

1st level Registered Nurse with current NMC number

Job description

Package Description

At Avery Healthcare, we’re passionate about supporting the incredible people who care for our residents. We understand the dedication it takes, and we’re here to champion your efforts, celebrate your successes, and help you thrive. When you join Avery, you’re not just taking on a role—you’re becoming part of a community that values compassion, respect, and excellence. Every day, you’ll make a real difference in the lives of our residents, while growing your own career in a nurturing, forward‑thinking environment.

We’re currently looking for an experienced Associate Director of Quality to join our fantastic team looking after our homes and residents across our North and Central Division. If you’re ready to lead with heart and drive positive change across our business, we’d love to hear from you.

About The Role

The role of Associate Director of Quality offers a fantastic opportunity within Avery Healthcare to ensure the exceptional standards of care delivery and quality services for our residents, relatives, and colleagues. Reporting to the Director of Quality and working with the Operational teams you will develop a culture that values the highest standards of care, safety, quality, and clinical risk.

• Leading by example, you will provide Leadership and take responsibility for ensuring robust quality assurance systems and processes, ensuring group quality indicators and regulatory requirements are fully satisfied and therefore ensuring that safe, quality care is delivered to residents.
• Our people are invaluable to us and for the future success of the business, you will inspire, coach, and develop a team of direct reports to take full accountability for ongoing development.
• Working with senior colleagues to drive continuous improvement, you will lead change and challenge conventional approaches, to create a learning organisation, offering expert advice on regulatory requirements, new services, and projects.
• Supporting the Director of Quality, you will provide professional nursing leadership and advice, supporting with any learning required.
• The health and wellbeing of everyone in our organisation is of the upmost importance to us, so taking on the role of Infection Prevention Control lead, you will ensure that all policies are fit for purpose and up to date.
• This rewarding role includes an attractive salary package, including performance incentives, travel expenses and benefits.

About You

You will lead by example, driving our vision to offer exceptional care and experience whilst establishing ourselves as the preferred choice for residents and employees, creating meaningful lives together. You will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.

To Be Successful In Your Application, You Must

• Be a 1st level Registered Nurse (nursing home) with current NMC number – or demonstrate relevant clinical knowledge
• Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Care & Quality role
• Have proven experience in a leadership role, having managed a team successfully to deliver objectives
• Have experience in managing a quality assurance system and conducting effective audits
• Have the knowledge and understanding to analyse and interpret data, presenting this back in the form of reports to the business
• Have the personal qualities to work with others, influence, negotiate and develop strong working relationships.

WHY AVERY?

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK’s leading providers of luxury elderly care. With over 100 homes and growing, we’re committed to creating enriching experiences for both residents and team members. Our vision—“creating meaningful lives together”—guides everything we do.

We Offer

• Excellent benefits
• A supportive, inclusive culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A chance to be part of a team that truly values your contribution

Please note

This role requires a DBS check (covered by Avery Healthcare), proof of eligibility to work in the UK and a full UK driving license.

Ready to take the next step in your career with a company that cares as much as you do? Apply today and help us shape the future of care.