Quality Compliance Lead

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. London Ambulance Service NHS Trust Quality Compliance Lead The closing date is 01 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Please note, this is a fixed term 6 month secondment opportunity. As Quality Compliance Lead, you will help ensure that quality, good governance and regulatory compliance remain central to the way we work. You will support teams across the Trust, lead preparations for CQC activity, coordinate assurance evidence, oversee local risks and help colleagues respond effectively when gaps or improvement opportunities are identified. You will be encouraged to bring ideas, challenge constructively and help shape how we approach quality compliance across the organisation. We are looking for someone who wants to work collaboratively, share learning and make practical and sustainable improvements. You will have the opportunity to work across a wide range of services and with colleagues at every level, giving you broad exposure and the ability to make a visible contribution to the quality agenda. The teams approach reflects the Trusts values , which are caring, respect and teamwork.You will join a supportive and collaborative team where your expertise, judgement and ideas will be valued. This is an opportunity to influence quality at organisational level, work directly with clinical, operational and corporate leaders, and help create lasting improvements for patients and staff. We are looking for someone who will bring integrity, constructive challenge and a shared commitment to excellence, learning and continuous improvement. Main duties of the job The Quality Compliance Lead will play a pivotal role in ensuring the London Ambulance Service maintains high standards of quality, governance and regulatory compliance. Working closely with the Head of Quality Compliance and Intelligence, the post holder will lead and coordinate the Trust's approach to CQC readiness, compliance monitoring and assurance. Key responsibilities include: Leading the delivery of regulatory compliance activities and supporting the Trust's preparedness for CQC inspections. Coordinating quality assurance programmes, self-assessments and mock inspections to identify and address gaps in assurance. Analysing quality, compliance and performance information to provide senior leaders with clear insight, assurance and recommendations for improvement. Developing high-quality reports, presentations and briefings for executive and senior leadership audiences. Managing and overseeing risk registers, ensuring risks are identified, reviewed and mitigated effectively. Supporting teams across the Trust to embed a culture of continuous improvement, learning and regulatory excellence. Acting as a subject matter expert on quality governance, compliance and regulatory requirements, influencing improvement initiatives across operational, clinical and corporate services. Deputising for the Head of Quality Compliance and Intelligence when required and contributing to the strategic development of the Trust's quality agenda. About us Our strategy 2023-2028 outlines how we plan to achieve this, and is centred upon three missions focused on: Our care delivering outstanding emergency and urgent care whenever and wherever needed. Our organisation being an increasingly inclusive, well-led and highly skilled organisation people are proud to work for. Our London using our unique pa