Regional Quality Improvement Nurse

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursing and care home provider is seeking a Regional Quality Improvement Nurse to enhance care delivery across multiple homes in Essex and London. The role involves auditing, implementing quality strategies, and supporting management to ensure compliance with care standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong clinical experience and leadership skills, alongside essential qualifications in health and social care.

Benefits

Free parking

DBS check paid

Contributory Pension Scheme

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Annual Salary Review

Refer a Friend Scheme

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of clinical and care experience required.
• Up-to-date knowledge of care and risk assessment is essential.
• Understanding of the Health & Social Care Act 2008 and Regulations 2014.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement quality strategy across the region.
• Support home managers in improving care delivery.
• Ensure adherence to safeguarding and adult protection policies.

Skills

Clinical experience

Knowledge of CQC Regulations

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Health and Social Care

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06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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Regional Quality Improvement Nurse - Essex & London

Excelcare is a privately owned nursing and care home provider established for over 34 years. We have an excellent opportunity for a Regional Quality Improvement Nurse to join our strong and well-established Home Management and Regional Team supporting 16 Care Homes across Essex & London.

Purpose of the role

Reporting to the Deputy Regional Operations Director, the Regional Quality Improvement Nurse will lead and implement the quality strategy across the region, reviewing audit outcomes and coordinating actions with guidance from the DROD. You will support the homes to improve care delivery and embed quality and wellbeing.

About the Regional Quality Improvement Nurse role

• Work with home managers to ensure knowledge and support are provided as identified through action plans following audits against all aspects of CQC Regulations, local authority requirements, and Company policies.
• Support with completing action plans from audit findings and identify support needs in conjunction with the Regional Operations Director and Deputy Regional Operations Director.
• Assist Home Managers, Care Managers, and clinical teams in analyzing Clinical Key Performance Indicators and identifying trends.
• Implement Service Improvement plans for homes rated below standard.
• Support the embedding of the Personhood Framework to demonstrate continuous improvement in ‘Petals’ areas within the home.
• Ensure adherence to safeguarding and adult protection policies, including involvement in investigations and reporting.
• Provide focused support to care homes as directed, including on-call, crisis management, and placement support if required.
• Coordinate with regulatory bodies and partner organizations such as local trusts, authorities, and CCGs.
• Support nurse development through clinical supervision, observations, and feedback.

About you

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
• Over 5 years of clinical and care experience
• Knowledge of the Health & Social Care Act 2008 and Regulations 2014
• Up-to-date knowledge of care and risk assessment
• Understanding of CQC Regulations and KLOEs
• Car owner and full driving license to travel across services; car allowance and mileage paid from regional office.

What you can expect in return

• Free parking*
• DBS check paid for by Excelcare*
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Annual Salary Review
• Refer a Friend Scheme (up to £500 reward)
• Long service awards

*Terms & Conditions apply

If this sounds like your next career move, please apply today – we look forward to hearing from you.