Quality Assurance Officer - Weight Management

Job summary

The Quality Assurance Officer for Weight Management & Lifestyle will provide clinical leadership, governance oversight and service assurance for the weight management and healthy lifestyle elements of the One You Kent service.

The post holder will ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality lifestyle interventions, underpinned by evidence-based practice, robust clinical governance, and continuous quality improvement.

Working as part of the wider One You Kent leadership team, the post holder will play a key role in service development, assurance, and compliance with national guidance, contractual requirements, and local population health priorities.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide professional leadership, clinical oversight, and subject matter expertise for weight management and lifestyle services across One You Kent, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and evidence-based interventions that align with national guidance, best practice, and local commissioning requirements. They will play a key role in clinical governance, supporting risk management, incident review, organisational learning, and the development, implementation, and review of clinical pathways, protocols, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The role will lead and undertake service-wide audits and quality assurance activities to monitor safety, effectiveness, and consistency of delivery, including oversight of service observations and the development of quality improvement plans informed by audit findings, outcome data, and service user feedback. As a specialist in weight management, nutrition, physical activity, and behaviour change, they will ensure services are inclusive, trauma-informed, and responsive to the needs of diverse communities, while supporting integration across wider One You Kent services and external partners. The post holder will also lead working groups to develop, implement, and deliver training on mental health and weight management resources, supporting workforce development and the adoption of best practice across the organisation.

About us

ABL Health Ltd is a dynamic, fast-growing community health organisation with an ambitious vision to create healthier lives and stronger communities. As an experienced, CQC-registered provider of community health and wellbeing services, we are proud to deliver evidence-based, innovative and person-centred care that makes a real and lasting difference.

We work in partnership with individuals, communities and system partners to design and deliver services that are locally rooted, strengths-based and responsive to need. Everything we do is driven by a commitment to reducing health inequalities, improving outcomes and ensuring people have access to the right support at the right time.

ABL is a values-led organisation where people matter. We invest in our teams, encourage innovation and collaboration, and create an environment where ideas are welcomed, and professional development is supported. If you are passionate about improving population health, enjoy working at pace, and want to be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team that shares a genuine commitment to making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Details

• Date posted: 16 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £40,000 a year pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: E0343-26-0022abl897
• Job locations: Kent House, 81 Station Road, Kent, TN23 1PP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The Quality Assurance Officer for Weight Management & Lifestyle will provide clinical leadership, governance oversight, and service assurance for the weight management and healthy lifestyle elements of the One You Kent service, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality interventions that are underpinned by evidence-based practice, robust clinical governance, and continuous quality improvement. Working as part of the wider One You Kent leadership team, the post holder will play a key role in service development, quality assurance, and compliance with national guidance, contractual requirements, and local population health priorities. They will provide professional leadership and clinical oversight across weight management and lifestyle services, ensuring interventions are delivered in line with best practice and commissioning expectations. The role will lead and contribute to clinical governance activities, including risk management, incident review, organisational learning, and the development, implementation, and review of clinical pathways, protocols, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

The post holder will lead and undertake service-wide audits and quality assurance activities to monitor the safety, effectiveness, and consistency of service delivery, including oversight of practitioner observations and the development and monitoring of quality improvement plans informed by audit findings, outcome data, and service user feedback. Working closely with the Professional Lead team, they will contribute to governance reporting and support the ongoing enhancement of service quality and performance. As a specialist in weight management, nutrition, physical activity, and behaviour change, the post holder will provide expert advice and guidance to colleagues, ensuring interventions are inclusive, trauma-informed, and responsive to the needs of diverse communities. They will support the integration of weight management services across wider One You Kent pathways and external partner organisations, while leading working groups to develop, implement, and deliver mental health resources and training related to weight management across the organisation.

The role will support the professional development and competency of lifestyle practitioners through supervision, coaching, guidance, and professional advice, contributing to the development of training materials, clinical guidance, and continuous learning opportunities. The post holder will act as a professional resource for complex cases, providing expert advice, support, and escalation where appropriate. As a senior member of the team, they will represent the service in internal and external meetings, partnership forums, and system-wide discussions, deputising for the Senior or Professional Lead when required. They will also contribute to service development, innovation, redesign initiatives, and future growth opportunities, including input into bids and expansion projects. The post holder will maintain relevant professional registration where applicable and practise in accordance with professional, regulatory, and organisational standards. They will ensure compliance with confidentiality, information governance, safeguarding, and data protection requirements at all times, actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, and demonstrate behaviours that reflect and promote the values of One You Kent and ABL Health.