Quality Improvement Lead Fixed-Term 6 Months

Elysium Healthcare; Daventry; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £32,000

33 days leave incl bank holidays

Career development

Ely-Vate platform

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card

Life Assurance

Stream wage access

24/7 GP

Enhanced Maternity Package

Pension

Free meals

Onsite parking

Job summary

Badby Park at Elysium Healthcare in Daventry is seeking a Quality Improvement Lead to drive clinical excellence in neurological care services. You will collaborate with clinical teams and senior leaders to monitor audits, oversee competencies, and embed lessons learned to lift safety and person-centred care.

You will lead quality improvement initiatives, ensure governance compliance, and report findings to governance forums.

Qualifications

• Experience with governance, safeguarding, and contractual reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication with colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Monitor completion of clinical quality audits and associated action plans.
• Oversee clinical competencies and ensure unit-wide compliance.
• Cascade lessons learned and embed changes across teams.
• Provide assurances within the governance framework for clinical quality.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives within the unit.
• Collaborate with training to maintain high compliance.
• Ensure internal and external compliance measures are evidenced.
• Monitor, report and escalate clinical risks identified in audits.
• Support trend analysis from audits and clinical data.
• Prepare governance reports and communicate findings in meetings.
• Lead service improvements based on internal/external reports.

Skills

Governance

Safeguarding

Communication

Independent workload management

Flexibility

Confidentiality

Equal opportunities

Personal development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you aproactive, detail-oriented Quality Improvement Lead looking to take the step in your career? If so, join our compassionate team at the Badby Park, a specialist service supporting people with Neurological Conditions.

This is a unique opportunity for you to lead with purpose and help shape a culture of clinical excellence across our specialist services. As our Quality Improvement Lead, you'll bring a collaborative mindset, confident communication, and a passion for continuous improvement that inspires those around you.

You'll thrive in a dynamic environment—flexible, reliable, and deeply committed to inclusion, confidentiality, and professional growth. With a strong grasp of governance, safeguarding, and contractual reporting, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, you'll be equipped to lead initiatives that not only meet standards but raise them. Your ability to analyse data with clarity, influence change with integrity, and embed best practice will help ensure our care remains safe, effective, and person-centred.

What you will be doing:

Quality Improvement Lead, you'll work closely with clinical teams and senior leaders:

• To monitor completion of clinical quality audits and associated action plans.
• To oversee clinical competencies and ensure compliance throughout the unit.
• Oversee cascading of lessons learned and ensure changes are embedded.
• Provide assurances within the governance framework with regards to clinical quality compliance
• To lead quality improvement initiatives within the unit.
• Work closely with the training department with maintaining high compliance.
• To ensure that both internal and external compliance measures are achieved and maintained and enabled to be evidenced.
• Monitor, report and escalate any clinical risks or concerns associated with audit processes.
• Support with trend analysis from audits and clinical information and evolve accordingly.
• Support the compilation of reports for governance and communicate findings and content within the meeting.
• To lead on service improvements initiatives based on internal and external repots and action plans.

You’ll be a key driver of quality assurance, helping us achieve a CQC "Good" rating and build on our commitment to safe, responsive care.

What You'll Bring

• A solid understanding of governance, safeguarding, and contractual reporting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging professionals at all levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher)
• Ability to manage your workload independently, meet deadlines, and adapt under pressure
• A flexible, reliable, and team-focused approach
• Commitment to confidentiality, equal opportunities, and ongoing personal development

Where you will be working:

Badby Road West, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4NH

You will be working alongside the clinical teams at Badby Park to care for people with neurological illnesses, acquired brain and spinal cord injuries, where you will deliver person-centred care where each individual is at the heart of everything you do.

This specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation and complex care service which boasts extensive facilities that cater for specific needs of the residents that is set in acres of stunning countryside on the outskirts of Daventry.

Badby Park is a grand manor house steeped in history with stunning views, excellent facilities and a tranquil setting. Good road links makes it easily commutable from Daventry, Rugby, Northampton and Banbury.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £32,000
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream - instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and onsite free parking

About us:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure