Inspector - Secondary Care - Midlands Network

Care Quality Commission; United States; Remote; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Secondary Care professionals to join their team as Inspectors. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on health and social care services across England. As an Inspector, you will be responsible for conducting inspections, gathering evidence, and ensuring high standards of care are met. With a focus on professional growth, you will collaborate with experts and access ongoing learning opportunities. If you are ready to contribute to meaningful change in the healthcare sector, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Home working allowance

Car user allowance

NHS pension scheme membership

Blue Light Discount Card

Employee assistance program

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experienced professionals in Secondary Care with management-level experience.
• Strong background in assessment, regulation, and managing provider risk.

Responsibilities

• Deliver regulation and inspections to assess quality and safety.
• Raise standards across health and social care services.

Skills

Secondary Care expertise

Experience in Health, Social Care, NHS

Assessment and regulation background

Operational risk management

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Role: Inspector

Location: Homebased - Midlands

Specialism: Secondary 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 Details

• Type: Permanent & Secondment opportunities are available.
• Hours: Full-time 37 hours per week, part-time hours & flexible working requests will also be considered.

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Secondary 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, 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.

About the Role

We are recruiting Secondary Care professionals aiming to develop a career as Inspectors, based in the Midlands region. As a CQC Inspector, you will deliver regulation, observation visits, inspections, and evidence gathering to assess quality and safety across providers in England, ensuring high standards of care.

Essential Skills

• Secondary Care expertise and a passion for working in CQC.
• Experience in Health, Social Care, NHS, or regulatory environments, preferably at a management level.
• Strong background in assessment, regulation, and managing provider regulatory risk.
• Ability to translate regulatory policy into practical actions.
• Operational risk management expertise.
• Analytical skills and experience in driving innovation and improvement.
• Ability to use data for decision-making and quality enhancement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement and managing difficult conversations.
• Experience in assurance and quality management processes.
• This is a home-based role, but travel within the Midlands region is required.

What We Offer

• 27 days annual leave, rising to 32.5 days plus 8 Bank Holidays.
• Home working Allowance: £581 p.a.
• Car User Allowance: £506 p.a.
• NHS pension scheme membership, contributing about 14% of basic salary.
• All necessary equipment for home working.
• Blue Light Discount Card, employee assistance, discounted gym, and more benefits.

We encourage applications from disabled candidates and those from ethnic minority backgrounds, as they are underrepresented.

This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

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Travel & Application Details

Inspectors will need to travel within their Network area. The closing date is extended to Monday 30th June 2025, 11:59 pm.

We prioritize applications from Shropshire, Staffordshire, and the Black Country. Immediate vacancies may not be available in all areas; successful candidates may be contacted when suitable positions arise.

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed, and shortlisted candidates will undergo a two-stage assessment: an online written exercise and a virtual interview via MS Teams. Support for reasonable adjustments is available upon request.

Additional Notes

This role is not open to applicants requiring sponsorship under the points-based system. All application information must be accurate and from personal experience. Dishonesty or plagiarism may lead to application withdrawal.

Our Values

• Excellence: Striving to be a high-performing organisation.
• Caring: Treating everyone with dignity and respect.
• Integrity: Doing the right thing with passion.
• Teamwork: Enabling us to be our best.