Barchester Healthcare

Quality Improvement and Regulation Manager

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Job summary

This is a new and exciting opportunity for an experienced Quality Improvement and Regulation Manager to join the Regulation and Quality Improvement Team at Barchester Healthcare. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the business to achieve regulatory compliance and drive continuous quality improvements across the organization. With a competitive salary, generous benefits, and the opportunity to work in a home-based role with travel, this is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with the right skills and experience.

Main duties of the job

The Quality Improvement and Regulation Manager will be responsible for planning and delivering the annual Quality Improvement Review (QIR) and support visit schedule, monitoring and reviewing data to inform risk-based responses, and providing day-to-day central support, advice, and guidance to the business on regulatory and quality improvement matters. They will also be involved in key quality improvement projects, drafting and reviewing policies and guidance, and attending regional meetings to share updates and best practices.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and retirement living services in the UK. With a reputation for delivering high-quality care, the organization is committed to continuous improvement and innovation. Barchester Healthcare operates a diverse portfolio of care homes and retirement villages across the country, supported by a dedicated team of professionals.

Details

Date posted

04 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1235480860

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Reading

RG6 3UJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

We have a new exciting opportunity for an additional Quality Improvement and Regulation Manager within the Regulation and Quality Improvement Team at Barchester Healthcare. Quality Improvement and Regulation Managers support the Lead Quality Improvement and Regulation Managers, the Director and Deputy Director of Regulation and Quality Improvement to achieve Barchester's business objectives in attaining regulatory compliance, and driving continuous quality improvements throughout the business.The role is ideally suited to candidates who have previous experience in a quality improvement or a health and social care regulatory role and is advertised as a full time post. The role is home based with regular travel to our services. Therefore, you must possess a full UK driving license, have access to a car and be prepared to travel. There is a requirement for some overnight stays. The vacancy is preferable to someone situated in or around the Berkshire area of the UK.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established team who are passionate about driving continuous quality improvement across a sector leading business.

Benefits and Rewards: Competitive starting salary, which is reviewed annually Generous car allowance of £6,500 per annum Discretionary annual bonus Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500* per referral Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets Free access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need it to make a decision with confidence Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services

Responsibilities will include: Plan and deliver against the annual Quality Improvement Review (QIR) and support visit schedule to support the business to deliver good and outstanding quality services compliant with the regulations and Barchester's internal policies, procedures and values Monitor and review data to inform risk-based responses Providing day to day central support, advice and guidance to the business on regulatory and quality improvement matters

Provide constructive feedback on quality improvement review findings to drive continuous quality improvement Writing reports and action plans to drive quality improvement Attend regional meetings to share updates, common themes, and best practices Working on a rota basis on our Regulation Duty Desk function to ensure responses to external stakeholders provide assurances Involvement on key Quality Improvement projects Draft, review and refresh relevant policies and key guidance as required

The skills, experience, and qualities we are looking for include: Must have experience in health and social care regulation, quality improvement, registered manager role, or health and social care inspection frameworks Excellent understanding of health and social care regulations, the current regulatory climate and quality improvement strategies Ability to review evidence, assess against required standards and with possess excellent analytical skills Confident and enthusiastic about regulation and quality improvement Good communication skills, both written and verbal Positive and solution focused attitude Experience of coaching and mentoring Ability to motivate others and drive change and improvement Resilient Ability to work to Key performance indicators and tight deadlines whilst maintaining quality and attention to detail

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Job description

Job responsibilities

We have a new exciting opportunity for an additional Quality Improvement and Regulation Manager within the Regulation and Quality Improvement Team at Barchester Healthcare. Quality Improvement and Regulation Managers support the Lead Quality Improvement and Regulation Managers, the Director and Deputy Director of Regulation and Quality Improvement to achieve Barchester's business objectives in attaining regulatory compliance, and driving continuous quality improvements throughout the business.The role is ideally suited to candidates who have previous experience in a quality improvement or a health and social care regulatory role and is advertised as a full time post. The role is home based with regular travel to our services. Therefore, you must possess a full UK driving license, have access to a car and be prepared to travel. There is a requirement for some overnight stays. The vacancy is preferable to someone situated in or around the Berkshire area of the UK.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established team who are passionate about driving continuous quality improvement across a sector leading business.

Benefits and Rewards: Competitive starting salary, which is reviewed annually Generous car allowance of £6,500 per annum Discretionary annual bonus Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500* per referral Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets Free access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need it to make a decision with confidence Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services

Responsibilities will include: Plan and deliver against the annual Quality Improvement Review (QIR) and support visit schedule to support the business to deliver good and outstanding quality services compliant with the regulations and Barchester's internal policies, procedures and values Monitor and review data to inform risk-based responses Providing day to day central support, advice and guidance to the business on regulatory and quality improvement matters

Provide constructive feedback on quality improvement review findings to drive continuous quality improvement Writing reports and action plans to drive quality improvement Attend regional meetings to share updates, common themes, and best practices Working on a rota basis on our Regulation Duty Desk function to ensure responses to external stakeholders provide assurances Involvement on key Quality Improvement projects Draft, review and refresh relevant policies and key guidance as required

The skills, experience, and qualities we are looking for include: Must have experience in health and social care regulation, quality improvement, registered manager role, or health and social care inspection frameworks Excellent understanding of health and social care regulations, the current regulatory climate and quality improvement strategies Ability to review evidence, assess against required standards and with possess excellent analytical skills Confident and enthusiastic about regulation and quality improvement Good communication skills, both written and verbal Positive and solution focused attitude Experience of coaching and mentoring Ability to motivate others and drive change and improvement Resilient Ability to work to Key performance indicators and tight deadlines whilst maintaining quality and attention to detail

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#TJ

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The successful candidate must have experience in health and social care regulation, quality improvement, or a registered manager role, with an excellent understanding of the current regulatory climate and quality improvement strategies. They should possess strong analytical skills, good communication abilities, and a positive, solution-focused attitude. Coaching and mentoring experience, as well as the ability to motivate others and drive change, are also highly desirable.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The successful candidate must have experience in health and social care regulation, quality improvement, or a registered manager role, with an excellent understanding of the current regulatory climate and quality improvement strategies. They should possess strong analytical skills, good communication abilities, and a positive, solution-focused attitude. Coaching and mentoring experience, as well as the ability to motivate others and drive change, are also highly desirable.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Reading

RG6 3UJ


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Reading

RG6 3UJ


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Barchester Healthcare

Recruitment@barchester.com

Details

Date posted

04 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1235480860

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Reading

RG6 3UJ


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