Associate Director Of Quality

Job Introduction

At Avery Healthcare, we're more than a care provider. We're a community of passionate, dedicated professionals united by a shared purpose:
creating meaningful lives together
.
As one of the UK's leading providers of luxury elderly care, with more than 100 homes across the country, we know that exceptional resident experiences start with exceptional people. That's why we invest in our teams, celebrate success, champion personal growth, and create an environment where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to make a difference.
When you join Avery, you'll be part of an ambitious, forward-thinking organisation that genuinely cares about its residents and colleagues. You'll have the opportunity to influence care at scale, work alongside talented leaders, and play a vital role in driving quality, safety, and continuous improvement across our homes.
We're now looking for an experienced Associate Director of Quality to join our North & Central Division. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an individual who is passionate about care excellence, committed to raising standards, and motivated by the the chance to make a lasting difference to the the lives of residents and colleagues alike.

Reporting to the Director of Quality and working closely with operational and clinical teams, you will lead the delivery and continuous improvement of quality, compliance, and clinical governance across the the division.
You will be instrumental in developing a culture where excellence in care, safety, quality, and clinical risk management are at the heart of everything we do.

• Providing visible and inspirational leadership, ensuring robust quality assurance systems and processes are in place across the division.
• Ensuring group quality indicators, regulatory requirements, and clinical governance standards are consistently achieved.
• Leading, coaching, and developing a team of quality professionals, empowering them to deliver outstanding outcomes and reach their full potential.
• Partnering with operational leaders to drive continuous improvement and encourage innovation across our homes.
• Challenging conventional approaches and supporting the development of a learning culture where best practice is shared and celebrated.
• Acting as a trusted subject matter expert, providing guidance on regulatory compliance, quality initiatives, new services, and business projects.
• Supporting the the Director of Quality with professional nursing leadership, clinical advice, and organisational learning.
• Analysizing quality and performance data, translating insights into meaningful action and measurable improvement.

You are are a passionate and credible quality leader who leads by example and inspires others to deliver exceptional resident experiences.
You share our commitment to to being caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable
, and you are driven by a desire to continually raise standards and improve outcomes.
To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• Registered Nurse status with a current NMC registration or demonstrarable equivalent clinical expertise.
• A minimum of five years' experience within a Quality and Care leadership role.
• Proven experience leading,, developing, and motivating high-performing teams.
• Strong knowledge and experience of quality assurance systems, governance frameworks, and audit processes.
• Excellent understanding of regulatory requirements within the health and social care sector.
• The ability to analyse complex data, identify trends, and present meaningful reports and recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and build effective relationships at all levels.
• A proactive and…