Clinical and Quality Assurance Lead
Salary from £63,000 per annum plus benefits
Flexible across Dorset, Hampshire & Wiltshire (with travel across services)

Are you passionate about quality, compliance, and high standards of care? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of others while supporting services to improve outcomes?

Our client is looking for a Clinical and Quality Assurance Lead to join a local authority-owned care provider delivering residential, day, and community services across the South. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and experienced registered nurse to lead clinical quality, regulatory compliance, and service improvement across the organization. You will work closely with service managers, clinical teams, and operational leaders to ensure care is safe, person-centred, and consistently excellent.

About the Role:

• Provide clinical leadership and act as a champion of nursing excellence
• Support managers and teams to deliver care that meets CQC regulatory standards and best practice
• Lead internal audits, quality monitoring, and the implementation of the Quality Assurance Framework
• Act as Nominated Individual with the CQC, representing the organization during inspections and audits
• Analyze quality data, trends, and feedback to drive continuous improvement
• Offer coaching, mentoring, and guidance to help colleagues embed learning and develop skills
• Collaborate with the training team to ensure staff have the knowledge and tools for high-quality care

About You:

• NMC registration as an RGN, RMN, or RNLD
• A strong track record of improving clinical standards and service outcomes
• In-depth understanding of CQC regulations, quality assurance, and adult social care
• Excellent communication, analytical, and coaching skills
• Confidence in supporting services during audits, inspections, and investigations
• A collaborative approach, able to build trust and influence across teams

• Experience in safeguarding, mentoring, and clinical supervision
• Knowledge of supported living, dementia care, PBS, or assistive technologies
• Teaching or clinical development qualifications

Our client is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and supporting colleagues to thrive. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and pension
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive, inclusive working environment
• Opportunities to contribute to strategic projects and service innovation

If you're ready to make a difference and help shape the future of care, they would love to hear from you.