Are you an experienced clinical leader ready to shape and elevate the quality of mental health care at a senior level? We’re looking for a forward-thinking and values-driven Associate Director of Clinical Services (Quality) to join our Senior Management Team and help lead our journey of clinical excellence and improvement.

At Ticehurst Hospital, part of the Priory Group, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional therapeutic and clinical care. As Associate DoCS, you’ll play a vital role in shaping our hospital’s quality strategy while supporting staff, embedding learning, and championing a positive safety culture.

Why join us?

• Be part of a dynamic senior leadership team with the opportunity to influence service development.
• Help lead our Quality Strategy and drive lasting improvements in patient outcomes.
• Work collaboratively across departments, services and wards to embed a culture of safety, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement.
• Enjoy professional development opportunities and strong support from divisional and central teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and implement our Quality Improvement Plan across the site.
• Oversee compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements (CQC, audit frameworks, safeguarding, etc.).
• Support preparation for regulatory inspections and internal audits.
• Lead on governance processes, clinical standards, and quality assurance reporting.
• Support staff learning, development, and mentoring across the clinical workforce.
• Champion learning from incidents, complaints, and patient feedback.
• Act as the key point of contact for Divisional Quality and Nursing teams.
• Contribute to strategic forums such as Clinical Governance, Health & Safety, and Reducing Restrictive Practice.

What we’d like from you:

• NMC (Nursing & Midwifery Council Registered) - An RMN/RGN qualification is essential for this post.
• Experience in leading Quality Improvement projects
• Extensive clinical and management experience
• Ability to harness the commitment and potential of others
• Fine-tuned decision-making skills
• Excellent organisational capability
• Effective communication skills
• Motivated with a strong “can do” attitude
• A role model to other staff - providing advice and support to promote good practice

Centrally located with easy access to Tunbridge Wells, Hastings, Ashford and Maidstone, The Priory Hospital, Ticehurst House has 43 beds across 2 service lines: Acute Adult and Acute Private.

We offer comprehensive inpatient and outpatient specialist mental health services for adults in a safe and supportive environment.

Providing quality, inspiring innovation and delivering value is what we set out to achieve at Priory Healthcare. Enabling our patients to receive a truly integrated and holistic approach to their treatment, regardless of complexity or severity, thanks to the knowledge and expertise of our multidisciplinary clinical teams.

We are proud to be rated ‘Good’ for site overall, following our recent CQC inspection in April 2021.