Regional Quality Improvement Nurse

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care home provider seeks a Regional Quality Improvement Nurse to enhance care quality across 16 homes in Essex & London. The role involves leading quality initiatives, supporting home management teams, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Ideal candidates will have substantial clinical experience, leadership skills, and relevant qualifications. This position offers opportunities for professional development, along with attractive benefits like a bonus scheme and pension.

Benefits

Free parking

DBS Certificate paid for

Contributory Pension Scheme

Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme

Annual Salary Review

Refer a Friend Scheme

Long service awards

Qualifications

• More than 5 years clinical and care experience.
• Sound working knowledge of the Health & Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.
• Full understanding of CQC Regulations including KLOE’s.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement quality strategy across the region.
• Support audit action plans and resolve deficits.
• Collaborate with home managers to improve care delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Improvement

Clinical Oversight

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

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Posted:

06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Regional Quality Improvement Nurse - Essex & London

Excelcare is a privately owned nursing and care home provider established for over 34 years, and we currently 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 our Essex & London region.

Purpose of the role

Reporting to the Deputy Regional Operations Director the remit of the Regional Quality Improvement Nurse will encompass the leadership and implementation of the quality strategy across the region reviewing audit outcomes and actions required with direction from the DROD. You will offer guidance and support to the homes while working alongside the teams to ensure we improve care delivery and embed quality and wellbeing.

About the Regional Quality Improvement Nurse role

• Work with the home managers to ensure the relevant knowledge and support is provided as identified through action plans following the audit process against all aspects of the CQC Regulations, local authority contractual requirements and Company Quality Framework and policies.
• Support with completing action plans against audit findings and identify support needed in conjunction with the Regional Operations Director and Deputy Regional Operations Director and support to address deficits and action required to resolve.
• Support Home Managers, Care Managers, and clinical teams within the homes to analyse Clinical Key Performance Indicators and identify trends.
• Implementation of Service Improvement plans for homes that are rated below the required standard.
• Understand and support the Personhood Framework to ensure homes continue to embed these principles and demonstrate continuous improvement in areas of ‘Petals’ required within the home.
• Ensure understanding and adherence to local authority and company safeguarding and adult protection policies and procedures, including involvement in adult protection investigations and reporting.
• Provide focused support to care homes as directed. Including but not limited to on-call, crisis management and placement in a home if required.
• Liaise closely with regulatory bodies and partner organisations e.g., local trusts, local authorities, and CCGs to build strong communication channels.
• To support as required with the development of nurses through clinical supervisions/observations and feedback on practice.

About you

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
• More than 5 years clinical and care experience
• Sound working knowledge of the Health & Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.
• Up to date knowledge of care and risk assessing
• Full understanding of CQC Regulations including KLOE’s
• Car owner and full driving licence to be able to travel across services as required – car allowance and business mileage is paid from the regional office.

What you can expect in return

• Free parking*
• DBS Certificate paid for by Excelcare*
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme
• Annual Salary Review
• Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding up to £500 for every person you refer*
• Long service awards

*Terms & Conditions apply

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