CQC Lead / Compliance Manager

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A private healthcare clinic in London is seeking a CQC Lead / Compliance Manager to oversee clinical governance and compliance. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience with CQC standards and a passion for patient-first care. The role offers flexibility in hours and a competitive salary within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Competitive salary based on experience

Collaboration with leading dermatologists and plastic surgeons

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience with CQC standards, audits, and governance in healthcare.
• Natural leader who takes ownership of compliance and quality.
• Able to balance compliance with pragmatism and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead CQC compliance and clinical governance end-to-end.
• Conduct internal audits and manage inspections.
• Support daily clinic operations and assist in minor surgical procedures.

Skills

Leadership

CQC standards experience

Problem-solving

Compliance knowledge

Job description

Overview

Job Description

CQC Lead / Compliance Manager (Full-Time or Part-Time)

City Dermatology Clinic – London, Queen St. | Hybrid / Flexible Hours

Are you sitting in a role that feels too small for your ambition?

Do you know CQC almost inside out, but want to be part of something more meaningful than ticking boxes?

We’re City Dermatology, a growing private dermatology and minor surgery clinic in the heart of London.

We’re three years in, built by people who genuinely care, and we’re ready for our next stage: growth, expansion, and excellence across multiple locations.

We’re looking for a CQC Lead or experienced compliance professional to take the reins on all things governance, regulation, and clinical quality, and to help shape the future of our clinic.

Who We’re Looking For

This is not a rigid corporate role. We\u2019re a startup-minded clinic that adapts, evolves, and puts people first, patients and staff alike.

You don’t need to have held the title of “CQC Manager,” but extensive hands-on experience with CQC standards, audits, and governance in healthcare is essential.

Above all, you are:

• A natural leader who takes ownership
• Motivated by impact, not just process
• Able to balance compliance with pragmatism and people skills
• Excited by the idea of building systems that grow with us
• The kind of person who sees a problem and fixes it without being asked

What You’ll Do

• Own and lead CQC compliance and clinical governance end-to-end
• Conduct internal audits, manage inspections, and ensure we’re always inspection-ready without losing the human side of care
• Keep our clinical protocols and documentation sharp—clear, effective, and always improving
• Support the smooth daily running of the clinic by thinking ahead, solving problems, and keeping things flowing
• Assist consultants and nurses in minor surgical and dermatological procedures as needed, helping with prep, flow, patient support, or logistics
• Act as a bridge between clinical and non-clinical teams, ensuring alignment, clarity, and shared purpose
• Play a key role in new service rollouts and expansion planning as we grow into a multi-location provider
• Help lead on staff onboarding, training, and development, especially around compliance, safety, and patient experience
• Contribute to business improvement projects, whether it’s introducing new systems, improving the patient journey, or testing new ideas

About Us

At City Dermatology, we don’t see work as clocking in and out. We’re a family and a team, and we protect our culture fiercely. We hire carefully, and our people are our biggest asset.

We are driven by:

• Patient-first care, always
• Excellence without ego; we hold ourselves to high standards and keep learning
• A deep belief in supporting each other, especially as we grow
• A shared excitement about building something meaningful together

The Details

• Part-time or full-time (open to what works for the right person)
• Competitive salary based on experience and availability
• Hybrid working available
• Based in a modern City of London clinic
• Work alongside some of the UK\u2019s leading dermatologists and plastic surgeons

This Is For You If

• You’ve worked in regulated healthcare and are ready for more freedom and impact
• You’re tired of bureaucracy for bureaucracy’s sake
• You want your work to matter for patients, colleagues, and the business
• You’re looking for a long-term role in a place where you can grow as we grow