Regional Quality Improvement Nurse - Essex & London£66,462 plus 5k car allowanceExcelcare is a privately owned nursing and care home provider established for over 34 years, and we currently have an excellent opportunity for a Regional Quality Improvement Nurse to join our strong and well-established Home Management and Regional Team supporting 16 Care Homes across our Essex & London region.Purpose of the roleReporting to the Deputy Regional Operations Director the remit of the Regional Quality Improvement Nurse will encompass the leadership and implementation of the quality strategy across the region reviewing audit outcomes and actions required with direction from the DROD. You will offer guidance and support to the homes while working alongside the teams to ensure we improve care delivery and embed quality and wellbeing.About the Regional Quality Improvement Nurse roleWork with the home managers to ensure the relevant knowledge and support is provided as identified through action plans following the audit process against all aspects of the CQC Regulations, local authority contractual requirements and Company Quality Framework and policies.Support with completing action plans against audit findings and identify support needed in conjunction with the Regional Operations Director and Deputy Regional Operations Director and support to address deficits and action required to resolve.Support Home Managers, Care Managers, and clinical teams within the homes to analyse Clinical Key Performance Indicators and identify trends.Implementation of Service Improvement plans for homes that are rated below the required standard.Understand and support the Personhood Framework to ensure homes continue to embed these principles and demonstrate continuous improvement in areas of 'Petals' required within the home.Ensure understanding and adherence to local authority and company safeguarding and adult protection policies and procedures, including involvement in adult protection investigations and reporting.Provide focused support to care homes as directed. Including but not limited to on-call, crisis management and placement in a home if required.Liaise closely with regulatory bodies and partner organisations e.g., local trusts, local authorities, and CCGs to build strong communication channels.To advise and support homes on Infection Control policy, maintain links with local authorities and support on any infection control external audits.To support as required with the development of nurses through clinical supervisions/observations and feedback on practice. To develop and monitor the Quality-of-care pathways from pre-assessment to discharge.Play a key role in improving strategies across quality, safety and care delivery including supporting with mealtime experience, lifestyle, hospitality, housekeeping Learning & Development, Sales & Marketing in collaboration with the Regional team members.About youNVQ Level 3 or 4 in Health and Social Care or equivalentRegistered Nurse qualification essentialMore than 5 years clinical and care experiencePrevious auditing experienceSound working knowledge of the Health & Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.Up to date knowledge of care and risk assessingFull understanding of CQC Regulations including KLOE'sCar owner and full driving licence to be able to travel across services as required - car allowance and business mileage is paid from the regional office.What you can expect in return25 Days holiday plus bank holidaysFree parking DBS Certificate paid for by Excelcare Contributory Pension SchemeDiscretionary Company Bonus SchemeAnnual Salary ReviewComprehensive Induction ProgramRefer a Friend Scheme rewarding up to £500 for every person you refer Team Appreciation DaysLong service awards Terms & Conditions applyIf this sounds like your next career move, please apply today - we look forward to hearing from you.