Senior quality assurance specialist Work, Jobs in Macclesfield (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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Strategic Procurement Specialist
PerkinElmer —Macclesfield
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
Deputy Head Teacher
High Peak School —High Peak
- £66,368 - £75,049 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Educational Psychologist
Cheshire East Council —Macclesfield
- £66,156 - £70,265 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Supervising experience
- Travel
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Programme Manager - Crewe
Right to Succeed —Crewe
- £44,720 - £48,332 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Project management
- Team management
- Annual leave
- Work from home
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Senior Supply Chain Manager
Trac Precision Solutions Ltd —Crewe
- Full-time
- Engineering
- ERP systems
- Master's degree
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
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Head of Risk and Assurance FTC
UK Biobank —Manchester
- £60,000 - £69,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- SharePoint
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
6d
Senior Claims Handler EL/PL
Davies —Stoke-on-Trent
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Senior Compliance Manager
Salix Homes —Salford
- £50,269 - £52,413 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Assistant Headteacher - SENCO
CREATED Academy School —Stoke-on-Trent
- £34,000 - £46,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Leadership
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Director Construction Safety Global Engineering
AstraZeneca —Macclesfield
- No degree
- Construction experience
- Leadership
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Senior Asset Surveyor
Sodexo —Manchester
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Travel
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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SEND Designated Clinical Officer
NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board —Stoke-on-Trent
- £57,528 - £64,750 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Care plans
- Leadership
- School
12d
Strategic Transformation Lead (Estates Property)
GMCA —Manchester
- £60,340 - £65,483 a year
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Contracts
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Project Manager H/F
Groupe Ortec —Warrington
- £75,000 - £82,000 a year
- Management
- Engineering
- Project management
- Employee assistance programme
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Senior Commissioning Officer
Tameside Council —Tameside
- £39,862 - £41,771 a year
- Call to connect
- Management
- English
- Organisational skills
Technical Delivery Lead
Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC —Northwich
- £90,000 - £95,000 a year
- Project management
- Travel
- Agile
- Employee assistance programme
11d
Senior Specialist, SIPP Administration
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation —Manchester
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Financial services
- School
Senior PMO Consultant
AtkinsRéalis —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Communication skills
Associate Director - FM Operational Readiness
Turner & Townsend —Manchester
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
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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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