Quality Improvement Manager

Circle Decontamination Limited; St Albans; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Non-contributory life insurance

Staff wellbeing resources

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Circle Health Group Decontamination seeks a Quality Improvement Manager in St Albans to lead quality frameworks and governance across decontamination services. The role requires ensuring HTM 01-01 and CQC standards are met, with responsibility for audits and process standardisation. 37.5 hours, flex shifts, salary up to £56,000 per year.

The post holder will support operational teams and Decontamination Managers, delivering improvements and robust reporting to senior management.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Decontamination Services or sterile environments.
• Strong understanding of decontamination standards and legislation.
• Proven experience in quality improvement, governance, audit, or risk management.
• Experience leading or supporting inspections and regulatory activity.
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and embedding of quality improvement frameworks across Decontamination Services.
• Ensure processes meet national standards and regulations (HTM 01-01, CQC).
• Oversee governance systems, policies, and procedures.
• Lead audits and self-assessment frameworks.
• Drive standardisation of processes and documentation across sites.
• Advise Decontamination Managers, Trainers and teams.

Skills

Quality improvement

Governance

Audit

Data analysis

Report writing

Communication

Influence

IT systems

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

IT systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

Quality Improvement Manager Circle Decontamination - St Albans Head Office 37.5 Hours & Permanent Salary: Up to £56,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification) Circle Health Group Decontamination is responsible for the provision of sterile equipment and instrumentation for use in surgical and interventional procedures in hospitals across England and Glasgow. The unit operates 24 hours a day/7 days a week with rotating shifts covering days and nights as required. We have an opportunity for a Quality Improvement Manager to join their team of staff in the Senior Management department. This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and embedding of quality improvement frameworks across Decontamination Services.
• Ensure decontamination processes consistently meet national standards, legislation, and best practice (e.g. HTM 01-01, CQC).
• Provide expert oversight of decontamination governance systems, policies, and procedures.
• Lead and support audit programmes, including internal audits and self-assessment frameworks.
• Drive standardisation of decontamination processes, documentation, and quality controls across sites.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to Decontamination Managers, Trainers, and operational teams.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Significant experience working within Decontamination Services, Sterile Services, or a closely related regulated healthcare environment.
• Strong understanding of decontamination standards and legislation (e.g. HTM 01-01, CQC requirements).
• Proven experience in quality improvement, governance, audit, or risk management.
• Experience leading or supporting inspections, audits, and regulatory compliance activity.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret quality data and identify trends.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentation.
• Ability to influence, challenge, and support teams to improve standards.
• Proficiency in IT systems, data analysis tools, and Microsoft Office.

Salary & Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities …and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including: 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service Private Pension Scheme Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions Friends & Family Hospital Discounts Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay Non-contributory life insurance Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing Employee recognition programmes Industry leading training and development opportunities …and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more. We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy

At Circle Health Group, we believe healthcare should be personal, accessible and outstanding. As the UK’s largest private hospital group, with over 50 locations nationwide, Circle Health Group bring world-class consultants, cutting edge facilities, and care without the wait. Your health, your choice – we make it happen. We’re also passionate about out people. With private medical cover, flexible working hours, wellbeing support and career development opportunities, being just a few of the fantastic benefits on offer, we give our teams everything they need to thrive. Together, we’re shaping the future of healthcare