Head of Quality Assurance
Job Summary
The successful candidate will lead independent assurance of clinical and operational quality within HAAS.
The role provides objective oversight audit assurance and insight into whether quality standards controls and governance are operating effectively and whether risks to service clinical safety and contractual performance are being identified and managed appropriately.
This is a home base role with occasional travel for meetings required.
Job title:
Head of Quality AssuranceJob Description:
What youll be doing :
- Lead the independent quality assurance and audit framework across Lot 2 and Lot 5
- Operate as a key component of the Clinical Governance framework providing assurance that clinical risks controls and mitigations are effective.
- Ensure assurance activity provides clear credible and timely insight into clinical quality operational quality and compliance with contractual regulatory and internal standards
- Identify systemic quality safety or control risks and ensure these are escalated through the appropriate governance forums.
- Support the Head of Clinical Services by providing deep insight into emerging trends failure points and areas of exposure.
- Lead and develop Quality Assurance and Audit teams across Lots 2 and 5.
What were looking for :
- Proven experience leading quality assurance or clinical governance functions in complex or regulated environments.
- Strong track record of delivering quality improvement with measurable impact.
- Experience balancing quality risk and delivery pressures in highvolume operational settings.
- Confident operating with senior stakeholders and challenging constructively where required.
- Strong people leadership and development capability.
About HAAS:
The Health Assessment Advisory Service (HAAS) arranges and carries out assessments for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Department for Communities (DfC).
The purpose of the assessment is to understand how an illness or disability affects a persons daily life. After the assessment the DWP/DfC makes the decision as to whether the individual will receive any benefits. The Health Assessment Advisory Service is delivered on behalf of the DWP & DfC by Capita.
Whats in it for you
A competitive salary
25 days holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
Auto-enrolment to our company pension life assurance a cycle2work scheme 15 weeks fully paid maternity adoption and shared parental leave paternity pay of two weeksand plenty more
Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle from discounts on retail and socialising to health & wellbeing travel and technology
Access to our Employee Network Groups which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open inclusive platform
Youll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. Youll be joining a network of experienced innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and well provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.
What we hope youll do next:
Choose Apply now to fill out our short application so that we can find out more about you.
Equal Opportunities
At Capita were committed to providing an inclusive barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer we want to hear from you if youd like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email or calland well get back to you to more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer please visit the Capita Careers website.
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Location:
LondonUnited KingdomTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
PermanentRequired Experience:
Director
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