Role: Inspector
Location: Homebased- South
Specialism: Primary and Community Care
Grade B: £39,784 (National Framework) or £45,456 (London Framework - if you are London office based or homebased and live within the boundary of the M25).
This is an ongoing recruitment campaign, and we will be reviewing applications continuously. To ensure a smooth process, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Contract Type: Permanent & Secondment opportunities are available.
Contracted Hours: Full time 37 hours per week, part time hours will also be considered.

We are looking for experienced Primary and Community Care professionals to join us as Inspectors to help regulate and improve Health & Social Care services across England. If you’re ready to use your expertise to make a real impact in shaping the future of Health and Social Care then join us to:

• Lead Change: Raise standards across health and social care services.
• Make a Difference: Ensure vulnerable communities receive the care they deserve.
• Grow Professionally: Collaborate with experts in your field and access ongoing learning and development opportunities.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Primary and Community Care expertise and a passion to work in CQC.
• Experience of working in Health, Social Care, NHS or regulatory environment or related fields, preferably at a management level.
• Strong background in assessment, regulation, and managing provider regulatory risk.
• Ability to translate regulatory policy into practical action.
• An expert in operational risk management.
• Analytical skills and experience driving innovation and improvement.
• Ability to use internal and external data for informed decision-making and quality enhancement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that means you work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and are confident in managing difficult conversations.Experience in assurance and quality management processes and working collaboratively to encourage improvement.
• Although this is a home-based role you will need to travel within the South region.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking to recruit Primary and Community Care professionals who are looking to develop a career as an Inspector, based in the South region.
As a CQC Inspector you will be seen as a sector specialist delivering key elements of regulation, observation visits, inspections and evidence gathering that contribute to the comprehensive assessment of quality and safety across Health and Social Care providers in England. Your work will ensure that Health and Social Care services deliver the highest standards of care, protecting the well-being of vulnerable communities.

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS SUBJECT TO A SATISFACTORY DBS CHECK.

To access the full Job Description, please click this link: Inspector Job Description
Travel Required: Inspectors are required to regularly travel within their Network area.
Closing Date: Sunday 9th March 2025 at 11.59pm
We will initially prioritise applications from candidates based in the following areas: Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Dorset, Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire