Quality Improvement and Regulation Manager

Role Description

Supportive Bridge Staffing & Recruitment is seeking an experienced and strategic Quality Improvement and Regulation Manager to join the Regulation and Quality Improvement team at a leading healthcare provider. Field/home-based with regular travel across the South of England (covering areas from Southampton to Guildford), this pivotal role supports home leadership, Directors of Nursing, and senior management to maintain high regulatory compliance and lead continuous quality improvement across care services.

This position is ideal for a dedicated healthcare regulation professional, former registered manager, or compliance inspector driven by high standards of care. If you possess a solution-focused mindset, strong analytical capabilities, and a passion for mentoring care teams to achieve regulatory excellence, this role offers an empowering and impactful career opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct annual Quality Improvement Reviews (QIR) and support visits across care homes to ensure full compliance with health regulations, internal policies, and quality benchmarks.

• Analyze risk data, draft high-quality improvement action plans, and provide real-time guidance to operational teams on regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.

• Participate in regional meetings, support the central Regulation Duty Desk function on a rota basis, and contribute to policy reviews and strategic quality projects.

Requirements

• Background in health and social care regulation, quality assurance, registered management, or care inspection frameworks.

• Deep knowledge of UK health and social care regulations, quality improvement models, and statutory standards.

• Excellent written/verbal communication, analytical skills, full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and willingness to travel with occasional overnight stays.

Benefits

• Competitive £45,000 annual base salary plus dedicated Car Allowance and up to 10% performance bonus.

• Flexible home-working balance with structured travel across the regional care network.

• Generous corporate benefits, wellbeing support, and clear pathways for career progression.