Clinical Quality Assurance Manager – Learning Disability and Autism

NHS; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service organization in Solihull is seeking an experienced Clinical Quality Assurance Manager. The role involves supporting the assurance and improvement of health services across Birmingham and Solihull. Ideal candidates should have experience in reviewing care quality and working within the NHS. The position offers a permanent contract with a salary range of £47,810 to £54,710. The organization values inclusivity and diversity while promoting shared professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in the NHS.
• Experience in reviewing and assuring the quality of patient care.
• Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information.

Responsibilities

• Support the ICB to assure and improve quality of health services.
• Contribute to the delivery of the ICB quality strategy.
• Liaise with the clinical leads for quality assurance.

Skills

Knowledge of clinical quality indicators

Ability to work across organizations

Strong communication skills

Commitment to equality and diversity

Education

Registered Nurse 1st level or Registered Health Care Professional

Evidence of continued professional development

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced healthcare professional to join the Clinical Quality Assurance Team. The team is dedicated to assuring the quality of care of commissioned services across Birmingham and Solihull.

We are looking for a dynamic individual who is enthusiastic, well‑organised, and motivated with a good knowledge of care delivery for patients with Learning Disabilities and Autism, and who has experience in managing and improving the quality of care for patients.

About Us

Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care System brings together local NHS, councils and voluntary, community and faith sectors to better serve our communities. With a population of circa 1.55 million, our vision is for BSOL to be the healthiest place to live and work, driving equity in life chances and health outcomes for everyone. As a member of our system you will actively demonstrate system values in all that you do, be driven to address health inequalities and create an inclusive environment for all people.

In return NHS Birmingham and Solihull can offer you the opportunity to thrive and develop in a supportive, ambitious and inclusive team. You will have plenty of opportunities to build your skills and experience, working with colleagues across five provider trusts, two local authorities, voluntary organisations, the Integrated Care Board (ICB) and NHS England to truly effect change and add value.

We know that diversity fosters creativity and innovation and are committed to challenging discrimination, promoting equality of opportunity for all, being a fair and inclusive employer, and creating a place of work where all of us feel we belong.

Details

Date posted: 18 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year pro‑rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 529‑7483924

Job location(s): NHS Birmingham and Solihull ICB, Solihull, B91 9QS

Responsibilities

The Clinical Quality and Assurance Manager will support the ICB to assure and improve the quality of health services across Birmingham and Solihull. The post‑holder will work closely with other members of the Quality Team, Continuing Healthcare colleagues and the Contracting Team to assure the ICB of the clinical quality of services within the areas of commissioned health services.

The post‑holder will contribute to the delivery of the ICB quality strategy through commissioning of quality assurance programmes, provide clinical quality support, and liaise with providers, other ICBs and functions regarding assurance, compliance and improvement of services utilised by the ICB population.

In addition the post‑holder will work closely with clinical leads and managers within and beyond the Continuing Healthcare team to support the ICB to deliver its statutory duties in relation to quality assurance and improvement.

Person Specification

Mobility (Essential)

• Car driver. Ability to travel across sites as required

Education / Training / Qualifications (Essential)

• Evidence of continued professional development.

Desirable

• Registered Nurse 1st level or Registered Health Care Professional.

Knowledge and Experience (Essential)

• Experience of working in the NHS
• Experience in reviewing and assuring the quality of patient care.
• Experience of working across multiple organisational and agency boundaries to achieve demonstrable outcomes and improvements in the quality of care/patient experience.
• Knowledge of how to effectively escalating concerns relating to clinical quality, patient safety or patient experience.

Skills / Abilities (Essential)

• Comprehensive knowledge of possible early warning signs which may be indicating a decline in the standards and delivery of clinical quality, patient safety and patient experience.
• Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (Essential)

• A demonstrable understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion with evidence of personal impact in these areas.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary to submit a disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as the CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current skilled‑worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled‑worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer Details

Employer name: NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board

Address: NHS Birmingham and Solihull ICB, Solihull, B91 9QS

Employer's website: https://www.birminghamsolihull.icb.nhs.uk