Quality Improvement Lead (Adult Care) - Scotland, Northern Ireland and Borders

Application Deadline: 9 November 2025

Department: Corporate Services

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Remote

Reporting To: Associate Director of Quality

Compensation: £50,000 / year

Description

Our Central Division plays a vital role in ensuring that our operational and administrative functions are delivered efficiently, enabling us to maintain the highest standards of care across our organisation.

Location of the role:

Remote - Scotland, Northern Ireland and Borders.  The role holder will be expected to combine home working with regular service and office visits. 

The candidate must hold a valid Driving Licence and have access to their own car.

What you'll be doing

To support the Associate Director of Quality to develop and improve best practice across our Adult Care services.

Responsible for a portfolio of services in the region, aiming to ensure that all services meet all regulatory and company requirements and are continually improving the quality of service delivery and service user experience.

What you'll bring to the role

• Expert specialist knowledge of leading, implementing and reviewing quality initiatives across health and social care . Educated to a degree level or equivalent the post holder will have extensive experience of managing and leading ‘good’ adult social care services and have knowledge and experience of managing change, quality improvement processes, and site turnaround. Will have detailed and up to date knowledge of the social care industry, regulatory matters and current best practice
• A valid UK driving licence is essential for the role
• Regular CPD is required to ensure the role holder is up to date and credible within the sector. In addition they will be expected to undergo specific statutory and regulatory training as the role requires representing the organisation across a range of regulatory and commissioning MDT meetings.
• Additionally the ability of discussing issues with, and presenting findings to, senior management teams.
• Strong report writing skills with the ability to present information (both financial and non-financial) and recommendations in a clear and logical way.
• Evidence of having implemented practices which have resulted in positive outcomes for people with a learning disability.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us. 

• Car Allowance payment per month
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + additional day’s leave for your Birthday! 
• Annual leave entitlement increases based on length of service: 27 days after 5 years’ service and 30 days after 10 years’ service
• Length of service recognition awards – every 5 years
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Competitive Pension Scheme 
• Initial Disclosure Check Cost covered, if applicable to role
• ‘My Possible Self’ App and health-related benefits 
• Online discounts and cashback rewards – Priory Perks
• Smart Technology scheme (qualifying period)
• Cycle to work scheme (qualifying period)
• Smart Holidays (qualifying period)
• Gym Flex (qualifying period)
• Healthcare Cash Plan – Simply Health Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• ‘Cash for Colleagues’ – Employee referral scheme 
• Career Pathways Programme – for development and further qualifications
• Parental Leave Gift 

Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the full job description attached prior to making an application.

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.