CQC Inspector

About the Role

Are you passionate about improving the quality of health and social care? Do you have the experience and professional judgement to assess services against regulatory standards and help ensure people receive safe, effective, compassionate, and high-quality care?

As a CQC Inspector, you will play a key role in monitoring, inspecting, and regulating health and adult social care services. You will work with providers, people who use services, and partners to ensure organisations deliver care that is safe, caring, responsive, effective, and well-led.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference by promoting high standards of care and driving improvement across the sector.

Key Responsibilities

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  Plan, undertake, and lead inspections of health and social care providers.

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  Assess evidence against CQC's regulatory framework and fundamental standards.

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  Produce high-quality inspection reports that are accurate, balanced, and evidence-based.

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  Make sound regulatory judgements and recommend appropriate enforcement action where required.

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  Engage with providers, people using services, families, carers, and stakeholders to gather evidence and understand experiences of care.

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  Work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to support effective regulation.

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  Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, policy, and best practice within health and social care.

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  Manage a varied caseload while meeting deadlines and maintaining high professional standards.

About You

We're looking for individuals who can demonstrate:

Essential Criteria

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  Significant experience within health or adult social care, either in a clinical, operational, quality assurance, governance, or regulatory role.

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  Strong knowledge of health and social care legislation, regulation, and quality standards.

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  Excellent analytical and investigative skills with the ability to evaluate complex information.

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  Outstanding written communication skills with experience producing detailed reports.

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  The confidence to challenge appropriately and make evidence-based decisions.

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  Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build professional relationships while maintaining independence and objectivity.

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  Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

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  A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively within your region.

Desirable Criteria

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  Previous inspection, audit, compliance, or regulatory experience.

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  Experience of safeguarding and risk assessment.

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  Knowledge of CQC's Single Assessment Framework and regulatory processes.

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  Professional registration with a recognised health or social care body where applicable.

What We Offer

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  A rewarding role where your work has a direct impact on the quality of care across England.

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  Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

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  Generous annual leave entitlement.

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  Civil Service pension scheme.

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  Comprehensive learning and development opportunities.

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  Employee wellbeing support.

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  Opportunities for career progression within a national regulator.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about improving health and social care services and want to make a lasting difference to people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of quality care.