Registered CQC Manager

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The Elms clinic are looking for an experienced, driven and highly organised Registered CQC Manager to join our pleasant and forward thinking GP clinic. This is an excellent chance to play a vital leadership role in ensuring our practice delivers safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led services, remaining fully compliant with Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements.

As our Registered CQC Manager you will be the nominated Registered Manager with the CQC and lead on quality assurance, governance, patient safety, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement across the practice.

If you have a passion for excellent leadership, governance and compliance to deliver high quality patient care we would love to hear from you.

You will partner closely with the Partners, Admin Manager, Operations Lead and clinical and administrative teams to ensure the practice is always compliant and exceeds regulatory standards.

• Working as a Registered Manager with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
• Leading the practice’s CQC compliance programme and ensuring ongoing inspection preparation.
• Developing and embedding effective processes for governance and quality assurance.
• Overseen clinical governance, risk management and quality improvement activities.
• Lead investigations of incidents, serious occurrences and safeguarding concerns.
• Updating the practice risk register and health and safety legislation compliance.
• Coordination of audits and implementation of improvements.
• Updating and reviewing practice policies and procedures.
• Tracking necessary training and regulatory compliance.
• Building a culture of continuous learning, patient safety and improvement throughout the practice.

We are seeking somebody who has:

• Experience of working in a GP practice or Primary Care setting.
• Knowledge of CQC compliance and inspection management.
• Good grasp of CQC Fundamental Standards and NHS Primary Care rules.
• Clinical governance, quality improvement and risk management experience.
• Excellent organising and communication skills.
• Experience in leading audits, investigations and policy creation.
• Ability to work autonomously while creating positive relationships across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong IT abilities, including expertise using Microsoft Office and GP healthcare systems.
• Experience as a CQC Registered Manager.
• Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), Infection Prevention and Control, Safeguarding and Information Governance.

• Salary attractive depending on experience.
• NHS Pension Scheme (if applicable).
• A collaborative and friendly working atmosphere.
• Chances to shape service development and quality improvement.
• Access to wellbeing programs and staff support programmes.
• We are a UK Home Office licensed sponsor and can offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for suitable candidates.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be an integral part of our leadership team and make a significant contribution to the quality and safety of patient care. You will have a key role in determining the future of the practice, supporting our team and ensuring we continue to deliver great services to our community.

We are looking for an experienced Governance and Compliance Professional who has a passion for excellence in primary care to join us.

Please send:

• Your resume
• A cover letter detailing how your experience and talents align with the needs of the role

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Employment is subject to sufficient references, the right to work in the UK and any appropriate pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if applicable.

The Elms Surgery, 38 The Avenue, Watford WD17 4NT