Clinical Quality Assurance Manager

Clinical Quality Assurance Manager Nursing Bolton , Lancashire Permanent Sep 18, 2026

Hybrid - CentralRegion - Stockport, Bolton & Oldham

*Closing date 23rd September*

We’re seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Quality Assurance Manager — a qualified clinician with a minimum of two years’ experience delivering Functional Assessments — to support the delivery of high-quality clinical services within our Assessment Centres. Working closely with the Regional Clinical Quality Assurance Manager, Assessment Centre Manager, and wider operational teams, you will play a key role in ensuring clinical excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement across the service.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive clinical quality and performance , supporting the achievement of quality, productivity and TPL targets
• Provide coaching, mentorship and clinical oversight to new and experienced Health Professionals
• Ensure high-quality, evidence-based clinical reporting in line with DWP, Prime and Clinical Governance requirements
• Support recruitment, training and sign-off processes for Health Professionals
• Review and improve processes , collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain clinical competency through face-to-face, telephone and virtual assessments
• Lead on CPD, CME and professional development activities
• Act as a key clinical point of contact , escalating issues appropriately
• Contribute to succession planning, MI accuracy and reporting
• Promote FIRST values and a collaborative culture

About You

• Strong knowledge of FAS processes and clinical governance
• Minimum 2 years post-registration and 2 years PIP assessment experience
• Fully registered with the relevant professional body
• Experienced in clinical leadership, coaching and stakeholder management
• Confident using Microsoft Office and management information
• Excellent communication, organisation and time-management skills
• Proactive, supportive and quality-driven leadership style

This is a fantastic opportunity for a clinically credible leader who is passionate about developing others and driving high standards across a complex, fast-paced service.