Quality Improvement Lead (9 Months fixed term)NHS

Job summary

Are you a proactive, detail-oriented Quality Improvement Lead looking to take the step in your career? If so, join our compassionate team at the Lakefield Neurological Centre, a specialist service supporting people with neurological conditions. This is a unique opportunity for you to lead with purpose and help shape a culture of clinical excellence across our specialist services. As our Quality Improvement Lead, youll bring a collaborative mindset, confident communication, and a passion for continuous improvement that inspires those around you. Youll thrive in a dynamic environmentflexible, reliable, and deeply committed to inclusion, confidentiality, and professional growth. With a strong grasp of governance, safeguarding, and contractual reporting, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, youll be equipped to lead initiatives that not only meet standards but raise them. Your ability to analyse data with clarity, influence change with integrity, and embed best practice will help ensure our care remains safe, effective, and person-centred. Qua

Main duties of the job

This job as a Quality Improvement Lead at Elysium Healthcare's Lakefield Neurological Centre offers the opportunity to lead quality initiatives and shape clinical excellence. You'll work closely with clinical teams to monitor audits, oversee compliance, and lead improvements. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance measures are met, analysing data to identify risks, compiling reports, and leading service improvements. The role requires strong governance understanding, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and excellent communication skills. Experience in a neurological setting is beneficial.

Job description

Are you a proactive, detail-oriented Quality Improvement Lead looking to take the step in your career? If so, join our compassionate team at the Lakefield Neurological Centre, a specialist service supporting people with neurological conditions. This is a unique opportunity for you to lead with purpose and help shape a culture of clinical excellence across our specialist services.  As our Quality Improvement Lead, you’ll bring a collaborative mindset, confident communication, and a passion for continuous improvement that inspires those around you.

You’ll thrive in a dynamic environment—flexible, reliable, and deeply committed to inclusion, confidentiality, and professional growth. With a strong grasp of governance, safeguarding, and contractual reporting, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, you’ll be equipped to lead initiatives that not only meet standards but raise them. Your ability to analyse data with clarity, influence change with integrity, and embed best practice will help ensure our care remains safe, effective, and person-centred.

What you will be doing:

Quality Improvement Lead, you’ll work closely with clinical teams and senior leaders:

• To monitor completion of clinical quality audits and associated action plans.
• To oversee clinical competencies and ensure compliance throughout the unit.
• Oversee cascading of lessons learned and ensure changes are embedded.
• Provide assurances within the governance framework with regards to clinical quality compliance
• To lead quality improvement initiatives within the unit.
• Work closely with the training department with maintaining high compliance.
• To ensure that both internal and external compliance measures are achieved and maintained and enabled to be evidenced.
• Monitor, report and escalate any clinical risks or concerns associated with audit processes.
• Support with trend analysis from audits and clinical information and escalate accordingly.
• Support the compilation of reports for governance and communicate findings and content within the meeting.
• To lead on service improvements initiatives based on internal and external repots and action plans.

You’ll be a key driver of quality assurance, helping us to acheive a "good" our CQC rating and build on our commitment to safe, responsive care.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in a neurological setting would be beneficial
• A solid understanding of governance, safeguarding, and contractual reporting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging professionals at all levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher)
• Ability to manage your workload independently, meet deadlines, and adapt under pressure
• A flexible, reliable, and team-focused approach
• Commitment to confidentiality, equal opportunities, and ongoing personal development

Where you will be working:

Lakefield’s Neurological Centre, Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6HH

Lakefields Neurological Centre will be a 22-bed service that delivers specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex long-term neurological conditions who require ongoing support and assistance to maximise their functional ability and improve their quality of life. The Centre specialises in neuro-rehabilitation, tracheostomy and ventilator care. Bedrooms are adapted to individual requirements, fitted with high dependency equipment including ceiling track hoists, wall mounted suction and oxygen equipment. There are also well-equipped therapy facilities, spacious lounge areas and wheelchair access to beautiful gardens.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £32,000
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and onsite free parking

About us:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

About us

Elysium Healthcare operates over 80 services across England and Wales, focusing on Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and more. It aims to deliver exceptional care through a dedicated team of over 8,000 employees. As part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium benefits from a global network across 10 countries with over 86,000 employees. The company's commitment to inclusive recruitment and staff development is evident. Elysium Healthcare places a strong emphasis on safeguarding the welfare of service users. All employees are expected to uphold these values and are subject to necessary checks.