Quality Compliance Lead – CQC & QA

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge seeks a dedicated professional to join the Clinical Governance team. The role focuses on the CQC self-assessment program, QA visits, and continuous improvement to sustain an Outstanding rating.

You will lead regulatory compliance efforts, coordinate action plans, and provide robust reporting to senior leadership. A line management component and collaboration across the Trust are essential.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have a degree-level qualification with significant post-qualification experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development is required.
• Line management qualification to at least Level 5 Diploma or equivalent is desirable.
• Teaching / training qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Trust's CQC self-assessment process, providing a clear and accurate view of regulatory compliance.
• Lead the planning and delivery of unannounced Quality Accreditation Assessment (QAA) visits, supporting the Trust's quality assurance programme.
• Act as an advocate for continuous improvement, supporting action plans arising from QA assessments to help sustain the Trust's CQC Outstanding rating.
• Serve as a specialist resource for regulation and quality compliance, supporting the Trust's preparation and ongoing readiness for CQC activity.
• Provide quality monitoring, analysis and reporting as part of the Clinical Governance team, supporting the Chief Nurse and senior leadership.
• Ensure documentary evidence is robust, up to date and aligned with the Trust's Quality Strategy and annual Quality Accounts.
• Oversee quarterly divisional reports to QRMG, Health & Safety Committee and Harm Free Care Panel escalating key themes.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

MS Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Education

Degree-level qualification

Line management qualification to Level 5 Diploma

Evidence of continuing professional development

Teaching / training qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge seeks a dedicated professional to join the Clinical Governance team. The role focuses on the CQC self-assessment program, QA visits, and continuous improvement to sustain an Outstanding rating.

You will lead regulatory compliance efforts, coordinate action plans, and provide robust reporting to senior leadership. A line management component and collaboration across the Trust are essential.