Quality Improvement and Regulation Manager
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This position will cover the North East region.
About Barchester
With over 25 years' experience and more than 200 care homes and six independent hospitals, Barchester is one of the UK's foremost care providers. Our mission is to provide the best possible person‑centred care to elderly and vulnerable people, so we are growing and improving our services.
About The Role
As a Quality Improvement and Regulation Manager at Barchester, you will help continuously enhance the quality, person‑centred care, and support we are known for. This is an exciting time to join us as we look to closely align audits with regulatory standards.
Your role involves auditing care homes on a regular schedule to identify and drive sustainable quality and service improvements. The work is varied, including reviewing care plans, checking kitchens, supporting staff, and spending time with residents and their relatives. Your work provides a key part of our corporate assurance relied upon by the Executive Team and Operations colleagues. You will build constructive relationships with General Managers, Regional Directors, and Divisional Directors to help them achieve good or outstanding regulatory ratings.
The role requires traveling throughout the region. With excellent support from our business functions and other quality improvement and regulation managers, you can make a significant impact on our services.
About You
We look for:
* Internal audit experience in the health and social care sector, with awareness of regulation and inspection frameworks.
* Strong coaching abilities and excellent communication skills to collaborate with operational managers and support functions.
* Detail‑orientated, resilient, proactive, and able to thrive under pressure. Comfortable with change, focused on delivering quality service to our residents and patients.
Rewards Package
Competitive salary plus a bonus, car, laptop, mobile phone, pension scheme contribution, and free training and development. Opportunities for career growth in a large, supportive organisation.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Quality Assurance
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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