Clinical Quality Assurance Manager

ExamWorks Investigation Services Limited; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ExamWorks Investigation Services Limited is seeking an experienced Clinical Quality Assurance Manager for Nursing in Bolton, Lancashire. The position is permanent with hybrid working across Stockport, Bolton & Oldham, reporting to the Regional Clinical Quality Assurance Manager.

You will lead clinical quality, governance and continuous improvement in our Assessment Centres. The successful candidate will be a qualified clinician with at least two years post-registration and two years PIP

Qualifications

• Qualified clinician with a minimum of two years post-registration experience.
• Experience delivering Functional Assessments (FAS) and clinical governance.
• Strong leadership, coaching and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive clinical quality and performance to meet quality, productivity and targets.
• Provide coaching and clinical oversight to Health Professionals.
• Ensure high-quality, evidence-based clinical reporting in line with governance requirements.
• Support recruitment, training and sign-off processes for Health Professionals.
• Review and improve processes with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain clinical competency through various assessment modalities.
• Lead on CPD, CME and professional development activities.
• Act as a key clinical point of contact and escalate issues as needed.
• Contribute to succession planning and MI reporting.
• Promote FIRST values and collaborative culture.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Stakeholder management

Coaching & mentorship

Communication

Time management

Education

Registered healthcare professional

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clinical Quality Assurance Manager Nursing Bolton , Lancashire Permanent Sep 18, 2026

Hybrid - CentralRegion - Stockport, Bolton & Oldham

*Closing date 23rd September*

We’re seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Quality Assurance Manager — a qualified clinician with a minimum of two years’ experience delivering Functional Assessments — to support the delivery of high-quality clinical services within our Assessment Centres. Working closely with the Regional Clinical Quality Assurance Manager, Assessment Centre Manager, and wider operational teams, you will play a key role in ensuring clinical excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement across the service.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive clinical quality and performance, supporting the achievement of quality, productivity and TPL targets
• Provide coaching, mentorship and clinical oversight to new and experienced Health Professionals
• Ensure high-quality, evidence-based clinical reporting in line with DWP, Prime and Clinical Governance requirements
• Support recruitment, training and sign-off processes for Health Professionals
• Review and improve processes, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain clinical competency through face-to-face, telephone and virtual assessments
• Lead on CPD, CME and professional development activities
• Act as a key clinical point of contact, escalating issues appropriately
• Contribute to succession planning, MI accuracy and reporting
• Promote FIRST values and a collaborative culture

About You

• Strong knowledge of FAS processes and clinical governance
• Minimum 2 years post-registration and 2 years PIP assessment experience
• Fully registered with the relevant professional body
• Experienced in clinical leadership, coaching and stakeholder management
• Confident using Microsoft Office and management information
• Excellent communication, organisation and time-management skills
• Proactive, supportive and quality-driven leadership style

This is a fantastic opportunity for a clinically credible leader who is passionate about developing others and driving high standards across a complex, fast-paced service.