An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Care, Quality and Governance Coordinator within our new Derby Drug and Alcohol Service.

You will be part of the Derby leadership team, working closely with the City Manager and wider operational leads to ensure the service delivers safe, effective, and high-quality care. 

About the role 

As a Care, Quality and Governance Coordinator, you will take the lead on all aspects of governance and quality assurance within the service.

This includes overseeing incident management processes, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and embedding a strong culture of learning and improvement. 

Duties include: Leading on incident management systems (including Datix), managing serious incident investigations and reviews, implementing Incident Review Group processes, supporting CQC reporting and notifications, overseeing audits and compliance, developing quality improvement plans and line managing senior practitioners. 

About you 

We are looking for someone with experience in governance, compliance or quality roles, ideally within health, social care or substance use services. 

You will have experience of incident investigation and audit, an understanding of governance frameworks and CQC requirements, strong organisational and workload management skills, excellent communication and report writing skills, an ability to work with a range of stakeholders, attention to detail and proactive approach and a commitment to equality and diversity.  

Some evening or flexible working may be required to meet service needs. 

For further information, please contact Natasha Simpson, Mobilisation Lead – Derby, on nsimpson@cranstoun.org.uk quoting job reference number:1707

About Cranstoun 

Cranstoun is a social justice and harm reduction charity with global ambition. Our vision is to be a world-class leader in rebuilding lives.  

All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure. 

We are an inclusive employer, committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of our work. 

Registered Charity No: 1061582