Audit Team Leader - Thames Valley and Hampshire

Job overview

Are you passionate about quality, patient safety, and continuous improvement? Ready to take the next step into a leadership role where your expertise will directly shape service standards and outcomes? Do you hold clinical registration as a nurse or paramedic?

We’re looking for a dynamic and motivated Audit Team Leader to lead the delivery of our call and clinical audit programme across the Integrated Contact Centre (ICC). This is a fantastic opportunity to influence quality at scale, develop others, and contribute to system-wide improvements in patient care.

What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to hear from candidates who bring:

• Strong experience in clinical audit, governance, or quality assurance
• Knowledge of NHS Pathways and urgent care / ambulance operations
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams
• Excellent analytical skills with confidence interpreting complex data
• Passion for improving services and influencing positive change
• Professional registration (NMC/HCPC) is a must have and relevant qualifications or equivalent experience

Main duties of the job

About the Role

As Audit Team Leader, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving excellence in clinical and operational performance. You will:

• Lead the planning, delivery, and oversight of audit activity across ICC
• Turn audit insights into actionable learning and measurable improvement
• Manage and develop a team of clinical and non-clinical auditors
• Provide expert analysis and reporting to senior leadership and governance forums
• Ensure compliance with NHS Pathways, national standards, and Trust requirements
• Represent SCAS at regional and national forums, sharing best practice

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Leading a high-performing audit team and creating a culture of continuous improvement
• Delivering robust audit programmes that meet quality assurance standards
• Identifying trends, risks, and opportunities through data-driven insights
• Supporting ICC leaders with performance management and improvement plans
• Driving learning, development, and capability growth across the team
• Ensuring compliance with governance frameworks

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Why Join Us?

This role offers a unique opportunity to:

• Shape how quality is measured and improved across the ICC
• Work closely with senior leaders and national networks
• Build leadership experience in a complex, fast-paced environment
• Make a real difference to patient safety and service delivery
• Be part of a Trust that values Teamwork, Innovation, Professionalism, and Caring

Your Development

We are committed to supporting your growth. You’ll benefit from:

• Opportunities to lead strategic improvement initiatives
• Exposure to national forums and best practice sharing
• Ongoing CPD, leadership development, and coaching experience
• A role where your ideas for innovation and change are encouraged

Interested?

If you're ready to take the next step and play a key role in shaping quality and performance across the ICC, we’d love to hear from you.