Job summary
An Exciting Opportunity to Make a Real Difference!
Are you passionate about improving healthcare quality and ensuring the highest standards for patient care? Do you have strong organisational skills, an eye for detail, and enjoy working with data? If so, we have the perfect role for you.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated full-time Band 4 Quality Assurance Facilitator to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team within the Nursing and Governance Directorate. This is your chance to play a key role in shaping clinical excellence across our Trust.
You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.
Main duties of the job
What You'll Be Doing
Support the Clinical Audit and Effectiveness Lead and Quality Compliance Team in delivering a robust Clinical Audit Programme.
Assist in planning, coordinating, and undertaking clinical audit projects that drive improvements in patient care.
Collect, analyse, and interpret data (both quantitative and qualitative) to inform decision-making and compliance.
Maintain and develop standard systems and processes that underpin quality governance.
Communicate findings clearly and confidently to both clinical and non-clinical staff, ensuring everyone understands how we can improve together.
What We're Looking For
A good educational background (A-levels, BTEC, NVQ Level 4 or equivalent experience).
Strong keyboard and IT skills, with the ability to work confidently with data.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal information effectively with clinical and non-clinical staff.
Experience in a clinical or information environment is desirable, but not essential - we'll provide full training and support.
A proactive, organised approach and a genuine interest in healthcare quality.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Details
Date posted
21 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year
per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,
Home or remote working
Reference number
346-CORP-113-26-A
Job locations
Lanchester Road Hospital
Lanchester Road
Durham
DH1 5RD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Why Join Us?
Be part of a supportive, innovative team that values your ideas and contributions.
Gain hands-on experience in clinical governance and audit, opening doors to future career progression.
Enjoy flexible working arrangements, NHS benefits, and opportunities for personal development.
Make a tangible impact on patient safety and care quality across the Trust.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Additional contact details: Leanne McCrindle: Associate Director of Quality Governance, Compliance and Quality Data
email: leannemccrindle@nhs. net.
Telephone number: 07919014511
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
Job responsibilities
Why Join Us?
Be part of a supportive, innovative team that values your ideas and contributions.
Gain hands-on experience in clinical governance and audit, opening doors to future career progression.
Enjoy flexible working arrangements, NHS benefits, and opportunities for personal development.
Make a tangible impact on patient safety and care quality across the Trust.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Additional contact details: Leanne McCrindle: Associate Director of Quality Governance, Compliance and Quality Data
email: leannemccrindle@nhs. net.
Telephone number: 07919014511
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
