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Clinical Quality Assurance Advisor

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Nurseplus

14d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You must have NMC registration, post-graduate care experience, CQC knowledge, auditing skills, training delivery, and a valid UK driver’s license. Experience in children’s health and formal auditing is preferred.
  • You will conduct audits, produce reports, ensure compliance, provide guidance and training, assist branches with CQC preparation, and support crisis management as needed.

Requirements

  • NMC registration with experience post graduate
  • Experience of providing care to patients in community and hospital environments
  • Have demonstrable experience of proven adherence to compliance requirements within the care sector
  • Have good knowledge and understanding of CQC regulations
  • Have a good understanding of and experience with auditing
  • Have confidence in assessing and understanding risk
  • Have experience with delivering training
  • Have a positive attitude and be a team player
  • Have excellent organisation, scheduling and time management skills
  • Have excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Have the ability to coach and mentor staff
  • Be self motivated and able to work alone and on their own initiative
  • Be proficient in the use of excel and ability to work across multiple IT systems.
  • Have valid UK driving licence and a willingness to travel extensively including overnight stays.
  • Experience working in children’s health and social care
  • Experience and knowledge working with people with Autism and Learning Disability
  • Experience with implementing or adhering to ISO45001 or ISO14001
  • Experience working in a clinical setting
  • Formal auditing qualification

Responsibilities

  • Conduct scheduled audits of branches to ensure compliance with CQC standards, company policies, and legislation.
  • Produce audit reports with risk assessments and distribute to Branch Managers and Senior Management.
  • Ensure follow-up on audit findings and provide support and coaching to maintain compliance.
  • Drive new compliance initiatives and collaborate with operations and training teams.
  • Assist branches in achieving compliance through guidance and action plans.
  • Report branch compliance performance and concerns to the Head of Compliance.
  • Assist in crisis management for high-risk branches.
  • Maintain knowledge of CQC standards and Nurseplus policies.
  • Prepare branches for CQC inspections and assist with policy reviews.
  • Provide guidance on complaints, incidents, accidents, and safeguardings.
  • Mentor branch teams and conduct training sessions.
  • Attend company and team meetings, motivate branch teams, and lead by example.
  • There may be other duties not specified in this job description that Nurseplus may ask you to undertake from time to time.

FAQs

What is the base salary range for the Clinical Quality Assurance Advisor position?

The salary range for this position is £36,000 to £42,000.

What are the main responsibilities of the Clinical Quality Assurance Advisor?

The main responsibilities include conducting audits, producing audit reports, providing support and coaching to branch teams, driving compliance initiatives, and preparing branches for CQC inspections.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must have NMC registration, experience in providing care in community and hospital settings, and demonstrable experience with compliance requirements in the care sector.

Is experience with CQC regulations necessary for this role?

Yes, a good knowledge and understanding of CQC regulations is essential for the Clinical Quality Assurance Advisor position.

Are there opportunities for career development with Nurseplus?

Yes, there is a structured pathway for career development within Nurseplus.

Does this job require travel?

Yes, a valid UK driving licence and a willingness to travel extensively, including overnight stays, is required for this position.

What kind of benefits does Nurseplus offer?

Benefits include company incentive schemes, a contributory pension scheme, company healthcare scheme, discounts for high street retailers, birthday off, a cycle to work scheme, and generous maternity and paternity benefits.

Is training experience required for the Clinical Quality Assurance Advisor?

Yes, candidates should have experience delivering training and be capable of mentoring and coaching staff.

Are there any desirable qualifications for this role?

Desirable qualifications include experience in children’s health and social care, knowledge of ISO45001 or ISO14001 standards, and a formal auditing qualification.

What is the working schedule for this role?

This is a full-time, permanent position, and may require flexibility in scheduling due to the nature of the role and the need for travel.

Nurseplus

Human Resources
Industry
201-500
Employees
2005
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Nurseplus are an established employment agency providing a quality care service for the healthcare sector delivered by our committed and experienced care staff and healthcare teams across England. We provide healthcare staff into Private & NHS Hospitals, Residential Care Homes, Learning Disability and Mental Health Units, Prisons, Schools and in the community to peoples own homes.