Quality Improvement & Compliance Lead

Description:

Are you proactive, detail-oriented and have a keen interest in quality and compliance, and looking to take the next step in your career? If so,  join as a Quality Improvement & Compliance Lead at The Farndon Unit, a specialist service supporting women with complex Mental Health needs, including Personality Disorders.

This is a unique opportunity for you to lead with purpose and help shape a culture of clinical excellence across our specialist services.  As our Quality Improvement & Compliance Lead, you’ll bring a collaborative mindset, confident communication, and a passion for continuous improvement that inspires those around you.

You’ll thrive in a dynamic environment—flexible, reliable, and deeply committed to inclusion, confidentiality, and professional growth. With a strong grasp of governance, safeguarding, and contractual reporting, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, you’ll be equipped to lead initiatives that not only meet standards but raise them. Your ability to analyse data with clarity, influence change with integrity, and embed best practice will help ensure our care remains safe, effective, and person-centred.

What you will be doing:

Quality Improvement & Compliance Lead, you’ll work closely with clinical teams and senior leaders:

To monitor completion of clinical quality audits and associated action plans

To oversee clinical competencies and ensure compliance throughout the unit

Oversee cascading of lessons learned and ensure changes are embedded

Provide assurances within the governance framework with regards to clinical quality compliance

To lead quality improvement initiatives within the unit

Work closely with the training department with maintaining high compliance

To ensure that both internal and external compliance measures are achieved and maintained and enabled to be evidenced

Monitor, report and escalate any clinical risks or concerns associated with audit processes

Support with trend analysis from audits and clinical information and escalate accordingly

Support the compilation of reports for governance and communicate findings and content within the meeting

To lead on service improvements initiatives based on internal and external repots and action plans

You’ll be a key driver of quality assurance, helping us maintain our CQC “Good” rating and build on our commitment to safe, responsive care.

What You’ll Bring:

Experience in Mental Health services and a solid understanding of governance, safeguarding, and contractual reporting

At least 2 years’ experience working within Mental Health Services

Experience of working within a framework of confidentiality  

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging professionals at all levels

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher)

Ability to manage your workload independently, meet deadlines, and adapt under pressure

A flexible, reliable, and team-focused approach

Commitment to confidentiality, equal opportunities, and ongoing personal development

Where you will be working:

Location: Farndon Rd, Newark NG24 4SW 

The Farndon Unit is a purpose-built hospital which provides services across low secure, rehabilitation and acute inpatient settings for women with Mental Health and personality disorder diagnoses. 

What You’ll Get:

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

Annual base salary of £30,750

The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window

Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals

Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!

Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance

Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts

Life Assurance, for added peace of mind

Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support

24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be

Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time

Pension contribution, to help secure your future

Free meals and onsite free parking

About us:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. 

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. 

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure