Associate Director – Association for Clinical Audit and Registries (ACAR)

Lead the creation of a new national platform that will unite, represent, and empower the clinical audit and registry community.

National clinical audits and clinical outcome review programmes play a vital role in improving patient outcomes, supporting clinicians, and strengthening the NHS by delivering robust, data-driven insights that drive quality improvement. As the organisation responsible for commissioning and managing the National Clinical Audit and Patient Outcomes Programme (NCAPOP) on behalf of NHS England, Welsh Government and Devolved nations, HQIP ensures that healthcare quality and outcomes are measured against explicit standards, providing actionable insights that enhance care at both national policy and local patient levels.

Led by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and the Royal College of Nursing, HQIP enables those who commission, deliver, and receive healthcare to harness clinical data to drive meaningful, lasting improvements in patient safety and care quality across the UK. We do this through engaging, influencing and advising organisations at national level including CQC, DHSC, UKHSA, HDR UK, HRA and many others, as well as through considering the needs of other audiences such as patients, healthcare provider organisations and clinical teams.

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and persuasive leader to become the founding Associate Director of the new Association for Clinical Audit and Registries (ACAR). This is a once-in-a-career opportunity to shape a member-led, independent organisation that will serve as the national voice and home for professionals working across audit, registry, and outcomes data.

Hosted by HQIP and supported by early engagement with NHS England, Royal Colleges, and national audit leaders, ACAR will provide a powerful platform for collaboration, influence, shared learning, and professional recognition.

As Associate Director, you will:

• Lead the strategic development and early operationalisation of ACAR
• Build and inspire a national community of contributors and founding members
• Shape ACAR’s governance, membership model, and digital infrastructure
• Represent ACAR with credibility to senior system partners and frontline teams alike
• Deliver early pilots including CPD offers, collaborative events, and shared standards

This role is ideal for someone who understands the power of data and improvement, has credibility with national stakeholders, and thrives on building purposeful movements from the ground up.

How to apply                                                     

To apply return the completed application form, together with the Declaration of Interest to [email protected].

CVs sent without a completed application form will not be accepted.

For all roles you will be asked to provide evidence of your existing right to work in the UK at application and throughout the duration of your employment.

Please note that HQIP is unable to sponsor candidates at any stage of the application process or during employment with HQIP.

Closing date for applications: 29th June 2025

Interviews are planned for: 8th and 11th of July 2025

Due to the high volume of applications, feedback is only given to shortlisted applicants.

Further information

For further information about the post, please contact Chris Gush on [email protected]