[Hiring] Head of Clinical Audit and Quality @Psychiatry UK
Apr 06, 2025 - Psychiatry UK is hiring a remote Head of Clinical Audit and Quality. đź’¸ Salary: competitive, dependent on experience - plus ÂŁ1000 working from home allowance. đź“ŤLocation: UK.
Role Description
The Head of Clinical Audit and Quality will lead and manage clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives at Psychiatry-UK (PUK), playing a key role in the development and execution of the organisation’s quality strategy. This is a home-based role (applicants must reside in the UK), with occasional travel for face-to-face meetings at various locations across the UK.
- Act as Psychiatry-UK's lead expert in providing clinical governance analysis, guidance and support to executives, senior managers/clinicians and other staff across the organisation.
- Lead the development and implementation of Psychiatry-UK’s clinical audit and quality strategy, ensuring alignment with national standards and best practices.
- Provide expertise and guidance on clinical audit methodologies, processes, and design to staff at all levels.
- Oversee the Clinical Audit & Quality Team, including the development and delivery of annual work plans.
- Work with senior clinicians and the Medical Director to develop and implement audit and quality improvement strategies.
- Ensure compliance with CQC standards, managing inspections and responding to regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate and monitor Psychiatry-UK’s annual clinical audit programme, ensuring it meets national and local priorities.
- Analyse and report on clinical audit findings, identifying themes for improvement and escalating issues when necessary.
- Oversee the integration of NICE guidance into clinical practice and advise on self-assessments against national recommendations.
- Lead the response to CQC data/information requests and manage actions following inspections, ensuring timely reporting and closure.
- Act as a key liaison during CQC inspections, coordinating logistics, interviews, and focus groups with staff.
- Ensure Psychiatry-UK participates in the national Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) programme and explore local PROMs opportunities.
Qualifications
- Extensive experience in clinical audit, quality improvement, and senior healthcare management.
- Expertise in complex data systems, analysis, and reporting across diverse sources.
- In-depth knowledge of CQC regulatory requirements and quality assurance frameworks.
- Proven ability to develop tools, training, and strategies for quality improvement.
- Skilled in designing and delivering training, including clinical audit methodologies.
- Strong report-writing capabilities, including Board-level reporting.
- Project management experience, with the ability to oversee large-scale initiatives.
- Proficient in MS Office, including Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Relevant master’s degree or equivalent experience, with postgraduate qualifications in clinical audit, effectiveness, or leadership.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- A detail-oriented and analytical leader with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Effective communication, adaptability, and the ability to build relationships across all levels.
- Self-motivated, resilient, and skilled at managing complex projects while maintaining precision and excellence.
- Strong leadership, teamwork, and the ability to inspire and support others.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in quality and compliance.
Benefits
- Health Cash Plan
- Well Hub Subscription
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Annual Volunteering Day
- Enhanced Sickness and Family Leave pay
- Length of Service Bonus
- Work from Home allowance
- Pension options
Recruitment Process
At Psychiatry UK, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Our process includes:
- Application
- Profile review
- Screening conversation
- Competency based interview(s)
If at any point you require any reasonable adjustments —such as additional time, assistive technology, or an alternative format for materials—please let us know. We are happy to accommodate your needs to ensure you have a fair and comfortable experience.
If this opportunity excites you, why not apply today? *We review applications as they come in and may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of interest. To ensure you don’t miss out, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
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Salary
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competitive, dependent on experience - plus ÂŁ1000 working from home allowance
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UK
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Posted
Apr 06, 2025
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| đź“Ť | Be aware of the location restriction for this remote position: UK |
| ‼ | Beware of scams! When applying for jobs, you should NEVER have to pay anything. Learn more. |
