Quality assurance officer Work, Jobs in Poynton, Chs (with Salaries)

Quality Assurance Officer
Gray Healthcare Ltd —Macclesfield
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- In-person
- Care plans
- Free parking
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Litigation Officer
Clear Business —Sale
- £27,280 - £34,100 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Community Mentoring Officer - Targeted Interventions
City in the Community —Manchester
- £29,724 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Experience working with children
- Mentoring
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Security, Use of Force & Intelligence Assurance Officer
Home Office —Manchester
- £34,415 - £38,991 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
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Health Safety and Wellbeing Administrator
Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills —Manchester
- £26,840 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
1d
Senior Patient Access Officer
HCA Healthcare UK —Wilmslow
- £29,069 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- IT
- Medical terminology
- Employee discount
11d
Greater Manchester - Practice Tutor Assessor
HM Prison & Probation Service —Ashton-Under-Lyne
- £30,001 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
1d
Education Services Officer
Manchester Metropolitan University —Manchester
- £31,236 - £34,610 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Life insurance
1d
Tenancy Enforcement Officer - July 2026
L&Q —Manchester
- £37,579 - £41,541 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
4d
Assistant Project Officer
Archaeological Research Services —Bakewell
- £29,931 - £32,000 a year
- English
- IT
- Annual leave
Business Support Officer
Office for National Statistics —Manchester
- £28,138 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Presentation skills
- Organisational skills
1d
Academic Quality Officer
Futureworks —Salford
- £27,037 - £32,445 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
- In-person
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Scheduling Team Leader
BPP Holdings —Manchester
- £30,000 - £32,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
7d
Senior Assistant Healthcare Scientist (Placement)
UK Health Security Agency —Manchester
- £25,651 - £27,220 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Office
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
6d
Head of Income and Estates Financial Accounts Team (Job Share 0.6 FTE)
Insolvency Service —Manchester
- £57,367 - £63,319 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Accounting
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
7d
Physical Education & Employee Wellbeing Manager
Ministry of Justice —Manchester
- £30,001 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Presentation skills
- IT
- Annual leave
11d
Compliance Monitoring Manager
Together —Cheadle
- Full-time
- Project management
- Driving
- Financial services
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LEVEL 3 TO LEVEL 5 RESIDENTIAL CARE MANAGER- CHILDREN
ESHABS - RESIDENTIAL CHILDCARE —Manchester
- From £60,000 a year
- Part-time
- Continuous improvement
- In-person
- Free parking
- Store discount
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7d
Assistant Lecturer (with Mentorship)
UK MANAGEMENT COLLEGE —Manchester
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- English
- Education
- No degree
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Resourcing Officer
Bright Futures Care —Lymm
- Up to £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
3d

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Quality Assurance Officer

Gray Healthcare Ltd -
Macclesfield

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Job details

Full-time
£30,000 - £35,000 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Company pension

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Report writing
Quality assurance
Care plans
Communication skills

Full job description

Job IntroductionQuality Assurance Officer

Salary £30,000 - £35,000 + £2400 car allowance

Full time office based in Alderley Park, Macclesfield with regular travel to site throughout the UK

Free parking

37.5 hours per week

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Closing date for applications: 30th June 2026

Role Overview

The Quality Assurance Officer is responsible for driving measurable and sustained improvements in quality, safety and outcomes across the organisation, ensuring services consistently meet and exceed regulatory standards and support Gray Healthcare’s ambition to achieve and sustain CQC Outstanding ratings.

The post holder will:

Provide robust governance assurance in line with Regulation 17 (Good Governance)
Deliver independent scrutiny and professional challenge to operational and clinical teams
Ensure quality assurance activity translates into measurable improvements in outcomes for people we support
Embed a culture of continuous learning, accountability and reduced variation
Ensure all quality assurance activity produces a clear, auditable evidence trail demonstrating compliance, improvement and impact

This role is not limited to audit and compliance — it is a key driver of organisational improvement and evidence of impact

Key Responsibilities

1. Governance, Assurance and Regulatory Compliance

Embed and deliver a robust quality assurance framework aligned with CQC standards (Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led)
Conduct independent audits, including “check the checker” audits, to validate first-line assurance
Provide clear, evidence-based assurance to senior leadership on quality, risk and compliance
Apply a risk-based approach, prioritising high-risk services, individuals and practice areas
Ensure feedback from the people we support, and families is used to shape improvement and evidence impact

2. Driving Measurable Improvement

Ensure all QA activity results in:

Demonstrable improvements in care quality and safety
Reduction in risk, incidents and restrictive practice
Improved outcomes and quality of life for people supported

Additional responsibilities:

Track before-and-after impact of interventions and improvement actions
Escalate where improvement is not achieved and implement further action

3. Audit, Analysis and Insight

Conduct detailed audits of:

Care plans
Risk assessments
PRN usage
Incident and safeguarding records
Clinical decision-making and documentation quality

Analyse trends across:

Incidents and risks
Medication use (including PRN)
Safeguarding and restrictive practice
Translate data into clear insight that drives decision-making and improvement

4. Risk Identification, Escalation and Mitigation

Identify early signs of risk, deterioration and poor practice

Ensure risks are:

Clearly documented
Appropriately escalated
Actively mitigated and monitored
Support accurate and dynamic risk registers and governance reporting

5. Embedding Person-Centred and Least Restrictive Practice

Ensure care and supportis:
Person-centred, evidence-based and outcome-focused
Challengepractice where:
PRN or restrictive interventions are overused
Promote:
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
De-escalation and preventative strategies
Evidence that:
Alternatives to restrictive practices are consistently applied

6. Strengthening Practice and Accountability

Provide constructive challengeand professional scrutiny to:
Service Managers
Clinical Teams
Hold teams accountable for:
Quality standards
Timely completion of actions
Sustained improvement
Supportimprovement through:
Coaching
Feedback
Targeted follow-up audits

7. Learning Culture and Continuous Improvement

Identify, share and embed learning from incidents, audits and reviews

Promote a culture of:

Open and transparent practice
Reflective learning
Continuous improvement

Ensure learning is:

Translated into practice changes
Embedded across all services

8. Action Planning and Delivery

Produce clear, structured audit reports including:

Risks
Actions
Owners
Timescales
Measurable success criteria
Monitor delivery of action plans through to completion and embedded practice change
Escalate delayed or ineffective actions through governance routes

9. Organisational Consistency and Quality Improvement

Reduce variation in quality across services

Ensure consistent standards in:

Care planning
Risk management
Documentation
Supportservices to move from:Reactive

proactive care deliveryEssential Skills & Experience
Experience in a Quality Assurance / Governance role within Health & Social Care
Strong understanding of CQC regulations and inspection frameworks
Proven ability to:
Analyse complex data
Identify risks and trends
Drive measurable improvement
Strong attention to detail and ability to challenge poor practice
Excellent communication and report-writing skills
Experience working with complex needs, PBS and person-centred care
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

Professional qualification in Quality Assurance, Clinical Governance, or Health & Social Care
OR demonstrable experience in audit, compliance or regulatory oversight
Experience supporting services to achieve CQC Good or Outstanding ratings
Knowledge of Regulation 17 (Good Governance) and audit frameworks
Experience contributing to audit cycles, service reviews and improvement plan

Benefits

Highly competitive salary
Free parking
Company pension
Professional development
Westfield Cashplan & Rewards
Blue Light Card

Why Join Gray Healthcare
Gray Healthcare is a specialist Health and Social Care provider. We support people with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health conditions, Acquired Brain Injury, and Emotional Complex Needs to transition safely and successfully from inpatient and community settings back into their own homes and communities.

Our approach is founded on person-centred care, clinical expertise, and measurable outcomes, enabling individuals to regain control, independence, and quality of life within their own environment.

We design and deliver bespoke support packages for each individual, led by a dedicated multidisciplinary team and adapted to meet both current and future needs. Our focus is not only on stability, but on progression, independence, and reducing long-term reliance on restrictive environments.

We are committed to delivering safe, effective, and outcome-focused care, underpinned by continuous improvement, strong governance, and a culture of learning. Our services are designed to demonstrate clear evidence of impact, including improved wellbeing, reduced risk, and successful community integration.

At Gray Healthcare, we are passionate about delivering exceptional care and Outstanding outcomes. Our commitment to quality and transparency is reflected in our Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and inspection reports, available on our website.

Work Location: In person

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Health Safety and Wellbeing Administrator

Senior Patient Access Officer

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