Director of Quality

Nuffield Health Brentwood; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for an experienced Director of Quality for the South region. This pivotal role requires a senior leader to provide expert guidance on quality, safety, and patient experience while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. A strong background in clinical governance and a degree-level qualification in Nursing or AHP are essential. The position offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and an extensive benefits package including gym membership and health assessments.

Benefits

Free gym membership

Health assessments

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or AHP with degree-level qualification.
• Senior healthcare leader with experience at Director level.
• Proven ability to lead improvement and manage risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance and continuous improvement across the South region.
• Drive the implementation of the Quality Strategy and Quality Improvement Plans.
• Ensure timely response to quality and patient safety issues.

Skills

Strong background in clinical governance

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree-level qualification in Nursing or AHP

Job description

Director of Quality - South

Barbican, London | Hybrid Working with National travel | Clinical Directorate | Permanent | Full Time
Competitive salary available, depending on experience
37.5 hours per week

Nuffield Health is seeking an experienced senior clinical leader to join its Clinical Leadership Team as Director of Quality for the South region.

This role provides expert leadership, assurance and oversight of quality, safety, effectiveness and patient/customer experience, working in close partnership with Executive Operations Directors, Hospital Directors and clinical leaders to deliver Nuffield Health’s Quality Strategy.

The Director of Quality – South plays a pivotal role in ensuring consistent, high‑quality care delivery across the region, providing independent, evidence‑based assurance, driving improvement and ensuring strong regulatory compliance with CQC, HIS and HIW.

As the Director of Quality – South you will:

• Lead quality assurance and continuous improvement across the South region, partnering closely with Executive Operations Directors and clinical leaders.

• Drive the implementation of the Quality Strategy, Quality Framework (QAF) and Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs).

• Lead the Integrated Quality Assurance Review (IQAR) programme within region, providing independent, evidence‑based assurance and oversight.

• Ensure timely and effective response to quality and patient safety issues, including regional support for PSIRF delivery.

• Provide expert guidance and oversight on regulatory compliance, supporting Registered Managers and senior teams to meet and exceed CQC, HIS and HIW requirements.

• Contribute clinical expertise to strategic projects, service developments, new models of care and clinical governance for developments and acquisitions.

• Champion an open, learning culture and coach Directors of Clinical Services and other senior clinical leaders to strengthen governance, capability and patient care.

To succeed as the Director of Quality – South, you’ll bring:

• Registered Nurse or AHP (NMC or HCPC) with degree‑level qualification

• Senior healthcare leader with experience at Director of Clinical Services level or equivalent

• Strong background in clinical governance, quality assurance and regulation

• Proven ability to lead improvement, manage risk and influence at senior level

• Credible, collaborative leader with excellent communication skills

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options.

At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.

Apply today… It starts with you.