Full job descriptionSite Quality Improvement LeadPriory Hospital Middleton St George has an opportunity for a Site Quality Improvement Lead to join our team. Set in spacious and relaxing grounds, Priory Hospital Middleton St George, located in Darlington, County Durham, is a specialist inpatient service for adults with mental health issues, complex needs and behaviours that challenge. We are dedicated to supporting people to transfer effortlessly between the most appropriate care, meeting individual needs, enabling recovery and re-engagement within the community, and maximising life opportunities.
What you’ll be doing
You will be part of a compassionate team that is committed to supporting people’s wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.
*Lead and coordinate quality improvement initiatives across the hospital, ensuring high standards of clinical care and patient experience.
*Oversee the development and delivery of the Site Improvement Plan, monitoring progress and ensuring agreed actions are implemented.
*Support the Hospital Director and Director of Clinical Services with CQC inspections, regulatory compliance, audits and quality assurance.
*Work closely with ward managers and clinical teams to strengthen governance, investigate incidents and complaints, and ensure learning is shared to improve patient safety.
*Monitor quality performance, patient experience and compliance, producing reports and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
What you’ll bring to the role
*Registered with the NMC or HCPC.
*Minimum of two years’ management experience within a health or social care setting.
*Strong leadership, decision-making and organisational skills.
*Excellent communication and report-writing skills, with the ability to present information clearly.
*Passionate about delivering high-quality care, improving patient experience and driving continuous improvement.
*Ability to prioritise workloads, manage competing demands and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
*Experience leading, implementing and reviewing quality improvement initiatives.
*Experience in clinical governance, audit and risk management.
*Experience preparing for CQC inspections, regulatory reviews and internal audits.
*Experience in project management and quality reporting.
*Experience influencing and leading change within a healthcare environment.
What we will give you in return
*Enhanced maternity pay
*Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
*Contributory pension scheme
*Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
*Access to development opportunities
*Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
*Leadership & management development
*Long service award
*Refer a friend bonuses
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
About Priory
Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process.