Quality Improvement and Regulation Manager

Quality Improvement and Regulation Manager

Barchester Healthcare is looking for a Quality Improvement and Regulation Manager to support their mission of delivering good and outstanding services across their care homes and hospitals. The role involves conducting Quality Improvement Reviews, writing reports, creating action plans, providing assurance to the Board and Executive Team, coaching and mentoring General Managers and Hospital Directors, and leading key quality improvement projects.Main duties of the job

The Quality Improvement and Regulation Manager will be responsible for conducting Quality Improvement Reviews across a portfolio of services, using data and intelligence to identify risks and opportunities. They will write reports and create action plans to support services in meeting regulatory requirements, provide assurance to the Board and Executive Team on quality and compliance, and coach and mentor General Managers and Hospital Directors through support visits to help them deliver their improvement plans. The role also involves covering the Regulation Duty Desk, handling incoming regulatory correspondence and ensuring timely, effective responses, as well as staying up to date with regulations, standards, and best practice guidance and sharing learning across the organisation. The manager will also lead and deliver key quality improvement projects, including resources, workshops, and policies.About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and hospitals in the UK. They are committed to delivering high-quality care and services to their residents and patients, and the Quality Improvement and Regulation Manager role is crucial in supporting this mission. The organisation values respect, integrity, passion, empowerment, and responsibility, and offers a competitive salary package, opportunities for personal and professional development, and the chance to influence and improve care standards at a national level.Job responsibilities

Quality Improvement and Regulation ManagerAre you passionate about driving quality in health and social care? Do you have experience in regulation, quality improvement, or inspection frameworks? Barchester Healthcare is looking for a Quality Improvement and Regulation Manager to support our mission of delivering good and outstanding services across our care homes and hospitals.What you\''ll doConduct Quality Improvement Reviews across a portfolio of services, using data and intelligence to identify risks and opportunities. Write reports and create action plans to support services in meeting regulatory requirements. Provide assurance to the Board and Executive Team on quality and compliance. Coach and mentor General Managers and Hospital Directors through support visits to help them deliver their improvement plans. Cover on rotation the Regulation Duty Desk, handling incoming regulatory correspondence and ensuring timely, effective responses. Stay up to date with regulations, standards, and best practice guidance sharing learning across the organisation. Lead and deliver key quality improvement projects, including resources, workshops, and policies.About you

Background in health or social care regulation, quality improvement, or inspection frameworks (essential). Strong analytical and audit skills able to review evidence and assess against required standards. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in report writing and influencing. A self-starter who can work independently, manage a varied workload, and support colleagues across different regions. Full driving licence and willingness to travel weekly with some overnight stays.Registered healthcare or social care professional. Experience working in a matrix management environment.At Barchester, we live by our values: Respect, Integrity, Passion, Empowerment, and Responsibility. You\''ll be part of a supportive central team that makes a real difference to the quality of care across the organisation. In return, we offer:A competitive salary package. Opportunities for personal and professional development. The chance to influence and improve care standards at a national level.If you\''re motivated by quality improvement and want to make a meaningful impact, we\''d love to hear from you.Person Specification

Qualifications

A background in health or social care regulation, quality improvement, or inspection frameworks is essential. Strong analytical and audit skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently and manage a varied workload are also required. A registered healthcare or social care professional and experience working in a matrix management environment are desirable.Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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