Clinical Policy Writer

Optalis Limited; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Policy Writer to join their Governance and Quality Assurance team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of adult care and nursing services in Wokingham. You will lead the creation of clinical policies, ensuring they are clear and compliant with regulations. The position promises stable employment and career development opportunities within a supportive environment. If you are passionate about improving care quality and have a knack for policy writing, this could be the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in policy and procedure writing with a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to produce well-written, evidence-based information.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and publication of clinical policies and procedures.
• Gather information from various sources to write clear, understandable policies.

Skills

Policy Writing

Communication Skills

IT Literacy

Customer Focus

Education

GCSE in English and Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job summary

Clinical Policy Writer - Wokingham

The Governance and Quality Assurance team provides internal services, focusing on continuous improvement and learning to maintain compliance and offer assurance, guidance, and direction across Optalis Services.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Optalis and help shape the future of our adult care and nursing services as we expand within the Wokingham borough!

Main duties of the job

Working with the Head of Service and Registered Managers, you will lead the development and publication of clinical policies and procedures to ensure the highest quality of care. You will create approximately 35-40 policies covering clinical responsibilities in care homes with nursing.

You will gather information from CQC, NMC, colleagues, and residents to write clear, understandable policies with clinical guidance. Using Croner-i and templates, you will ensure policies are fit for purpose and relevant to Optalis services. Additionally, you will validate the accuracy and relevance of the information, maintain records of revisions, updates, and deletions, and visit sites such as Bluebell House and Hollies Care Home.

About us

Optalis, jointly owned by Wokingham Borough Council and the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, delivers adult social care supporting adults with learning disabilities, dementia, nursing care, and reablement services across two boroughs. We offer stable employment and career development opportunities.

Job responsibilities

• Gather information for policy writing from sources such as CQC, NMC, NICE, best practice examples, managers, nurses, care staff, and residents.
• Write clinical policies, procedures, and guidance using Optalis templates.
• Ensure policies are clear and easy to understand for employees.
• Keep records of policy changes, revisions, updates, and deletions.
• Validate the accuracy, completeness, and relevance of collected information.
• Maintain knowledge of legislation underpinning Adult Social Care (e.g., The Care Act 2014, CQC Regulations).
• Comply with Optalis policies and promote equality, treating everyone with fairness, dignity, and respect.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of policy and procedure writing.
• Ability to produce well-written, evidence-based information.
• Respond effectively to changing demands and priorities.
• Customer-focused approach.
• Good communication and active listening skills.
• IT literacy, especially in Microsoft Word.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Mathematics.
• Working knowledge of CQC and Key Lines of Enquiries.

Additional

• Experience in Quality Improvement (desirable).
• Familiarity with policy writing, project work, and service development (desirable).

Other requirements

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Employer details

Optalis Limited

Address: Trinity Court, Molly Millars Lane, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 2PY

Website: [Employer's website]