Job Introduction
Quality Manager (Clinical) – Registered Nurse (NMC PIN required)
Avante Care & Support is a not-for-profit organisation providing high-quality residential and homecare services to older people across Kent and South East London. We reinvest back into our services to create communities where everyone has a vibrant and fulfilling life.
We’re now looking for an experienced Quality Manager (Clinical) to join our Quality Team. This is a senior, influential role for a Registered Nurse with a current NMC PIN, offering the chance to shape clinical governance, drive improvement and raise standards across our services.
About the role
Reporting to the Quality Director, you’ll provide expert clinical leadership and assurance to operational teams, ensuring safe, effective and consistently high-quality care. You’ll lead on clinical governance, quality assurance, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement, while proactively identifying and managing clinical risk.
The role is hybrid, with a requirement to be based in a service or Head Office 3 days per week, with 2 days working from home, depending on business need.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing professional clinical leadership and guidance to managers and nursing teams
- Leading responses to internal audits, CQC inspections and regulatory activity
- Supporting and developing Registered Nurses and Deputy Clinical Managers
- Overseeing clinical governance, audit programmes and quality assurance systems
- Ensuring compliance with NMC standards, including revalidation and professional development
- Analysing quality data and KPIs to identify risk and drive improvement
- Acting as a clinical ambassador for Avante with internal and external stakeholders
About you
- Registered Nurse with a current NMC PIN
- Strong experience within residential nursing care settings within the same or similar role
- In-depth knowledge of CQC regulations, clinical governance and quality assurance
- Confident, credible and able to work autonomously
- Passionate about continuous improvement and person-centred care
Please note:
This is an essential car user role and is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Be part of a respected not-for-profit organisation making a real difference
- Free DBS check
- Pension contributions
- Staff discounts at 800+ retailers
- Ongoing training & career development
- 24/7 GP & counselling support
- Employee recognition awards
- Life Assurance
Closing date: 28 January 2026
All roles subject to Enhanced DBS checks.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.