Clinical and Quality Assurance Lead

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council; Poole; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority-owned care provider is seeking a Clinical and Quality Assurance Lead to enhance clinical quality and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have NMC registration and a proven track record in improving outcomes. The role offers a competitive salary starting from £63,000 per annum, ongoing training, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension

Ongoing training and development

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for strategic projects

Qualifications

• Strong track record of improving clinical standards and service outcomes.
• In-depth understanding of CQC regulations and adult social care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and champion nursing excellence.
• Lead internal audits and quality monitoring.
• Work with training team to ensure staff have necessary tools.

Skills

Compassionate leadership

Quality assurance knowledge

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Coaching skills

Education

NMC registration as RGN, RMN or RNLD

Job description

Job Introduction

Are you passionate about quality, compliance, and high standards of care? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of others while supporting services to improve outcomes?

We're looking for a Clinical and Quality Assurance Lead to join Tricuro, a local authority-owned care provider delivering residential, day and community services across the South.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and experienced registered nurse to lead on clinical quality, regulatory compliance and service improvement across our organisation. You'll work closely with service managers, clinical teams and operational leaders to ensure care is safe, person-centred and consistently excellent.

About the Role:

As our Clinical and Quality Assurance Lead, you will:

• Provide clinical leadership and act as a champion of nursing excellence
• Support managers and teams to deliver care that meets CQC regulatory standards and best practice
• Lead on internal audits, quality monitoring and the implementation of our Quality Assurance Framework
• Act as Nominated Individual with the CQC, representing the organisation in inspections and audits
• Analyse quality data, trends and feedback to drive continuous improvement
• Offer coaching, mentoring and guidance to help colleagues embed learning and develop skills
• Work with the training team to ensure staff have the knowledge and tools they need to provide high-quality care

About You:

You'll be a compassionate, proactive leader with:

• NMC registration as an RGN, RMN or RNLD
• A strong track record of improving clinical standards and service outcomes
• In-depth understanding of CQC regulations, quality assurance and adult social care
• Excellent communication, analytical and coaching skills
• Confidence in supporting services during audits, inspections and investigations
• A collaborative approach, able to build trust and influence across teams

Desirable:

• Experience in safeguarding, mentoring, and clinical supervision
• Knowledge of supported living, dementia care, PBS or assistive technologies
• Teaching or clinical development qualifications

Why Tricuro?

We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and supporting our colleagues to thrive. In return for your expertise, you'll be part of a values-driven organisation with a strong social purpose and receive:

• Competitive salary and pension
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive, inclusive working environment
• Opportunities to contribute to strategic projects and service innovation

Apply Now

If you're ready to make a difference and help shape the future of care at Tricuro, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply please visit: Tricuro vacancies

Clinical and Quality Assurance Lead

• Salary from £63,000 per annum plus benefits
• Frequency Annual
• Dynamics Position Number Tricuro/TP/625/2599
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 24 August, 2025
• Job Category Social Care / Health
• Business Unit External
• Location Poole, United Kingdom
• Posted on 31 July, 2025

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