Job Summary
The Quality Lead (Clinical) is a key operational and clinical governance role responsible for ensuring that DrPA Secure maintains the highest standards of clinical quality, patient safety, and compliance at Manston STHF & Western Jet Foil.
The role requires a registered nurse (Band 6 or equivalent) who will oversee quality assurance systems, clinical audits, and performance monitoring to support safe, effective, and ethical healthcare delivery in line with Home Office and NHS standards.
Working closely with the Senior Management Team, operational leads, HR and governance stakeholders, the Quality Lead will monitor compliance with contractual, legislative and regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement across all service areas.
This role is central to maintaining clinical and operational integrity, supporting staff development and ensuring healthcare services are delivered in line with DrPA Secures CARE ethos Compassion, Assurance, Respect and Empowerment.
Pay: £40,850 to £43,000 a year.
Contract: Permanent.
Working pattern: Full‑time.
Locations: Manston Road, Manston, Ramsgate, Kent CT12 5BS and Western Jet Foil, Western Docks, Dover, Kent CT17 9TF.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop, implement and maintain a robust clinical quality management framework for Manston STHF.
* Monitor compliance with CQC standards, NMC Code of Conduct, Home Office requirements and statutory obligations.
* Lead clinical and operational audits, quality reviews and inspections; ensure findings are actioned effectively.
* Oversee clinical incident reporting, investigation and root‑cause analysis processes, embedding lessons learned.
* Support the clinical governance agenda, contributing to policy updates, morbidity reviews and patient safety initiatives.
* Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date clinical documentation, policies and procedures in line with best practice and legal frameworks.
* Develop and maintain quality and performance dashboards, clinical KPIs and governance reports for management review.
* Analyse healthcare data to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities.
* Present clinical and operational assurance findings to the Senior Management Team, highlighting risks and recommendations.
* Support external audits, inspections and regulatory visits (e.g., CQC, Home Office, NHS England).
* Lead and support clinical quality improvement projects that enhance patient outcomes, efficiency and staff wellbeing.
* Collaborate with operational and clinical leads to embed quality and safety principles into daily practice.
* Contribute to risk management, business continuity and clinical governance committees.
* Act as a clinical resource and advisor on matters relating to quality, safety and compliance.
* Work with HR, Training and Clinical Education Leads to ensure staff competence and confidence in key clinical standards.
* Promote a culture of openness, accountability and continuous learning.
* Deliver or coordinate training sessions on quality, governance and compliance requirements.
* Ensure all quality and clinical governance activities comply with GDPR, Caldicott and confidentiality principles.
* Maintain accurate, secure and auditable quality records in line with professional and organisational standards.
* Promote and model DrPA Secures CARE ethos in all duties.
* Maintain confidentiality, professionalism and integrity at all times.
* Support equality, diversity and inclusion across all work activities.
* Take responsibility for personal development, revalidation and professional conduct.
* Work flexibly to meet service needs, including occasional evenings or weekends.
Essential Criteria
* Registered Nurse (NMC‑registered) or equivalent clinical professional qualification.
* Experience at Band 6 level (or equivalent) in a healthcare, custodial or secure environment.
* Demonstrable experience in clinical governance, quality assurance or compliance.
* Strong understanding of CQC standards, infection control, safeguarding and patient safety frameworks.
* Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and organisational skills.
* Proven ability to lead audits, investigations and improvement projects.
* Exceptional communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
* High level of professionalism, discretion and integrity.
* Commitment to DrPA Secures values and CARE ethos.
Desirable Criteria
* Experience in secure, detention or prison healthcare settings.
* Knowledge of ISO or other quality management systems.
* Familiarity with Home Office, CQC or NHS England audit processes.
* Experience in risk management, governance reporting or clinical incident review panels.
* Qualification in leadership, management or quality improvement.
Benefits
* Pension salary scheme available.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential 24/7 support.
* Access to perks at work.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check & CTC Clearance
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
The holder will also need to undertake and successfully complete the Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC) process.
Eligibility
Applicants must have lived in the United Kingdom (UK/Irish/EU passport or Indefinite Leave to Remain visa) for the last five years with no more than a 28‑day break outside the UK and no gaps in employment during this period.
Contact
Email CV to: RECRUITMENT@DRPASECURE.CO.UK
Shortlisted candidates will be asked for RTW, DBS/CTC consent and references.
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