Mental Health Inspector - South West

Grade B -£42,044 (National) or £47,900 (London - for London office based or home-based workers within the boundary of the M25)– There is also an additional homeworking allowance of £600 per annum for those working from home. Please note for part time roles – this will be pro rata.
Contracted

Hours:

Full time 37 hours per week. Please talk to us about flexible or compressed hours.
Contract Type:Permanent
Closing date:Thursday 24 September 2026 m

Location: Homebased
-South West

We are currently accepting applications from candidates based in the following areas: South West (covering Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Dorset, Bath, Swindon & Wiltshire)

There is an expectation that for this role, youare able to travel regularly across the South West and some travel across thewider South region. If you live outside of this area, we're unable to progress your application on this occasion.

Every role at CQC contributes toour mission, if you’re looking for a new role inOperationsthatgives a true sense of meaning and purpose then you’ve found it! As aMental Health Inspector, you’ll help make sure people receive safe, high-quality,and compassionate care when they need it most.

You’re visiting a mental health service, speaking with people who use it, staff, and partners to understand howcare is delivered and where it can improve. Your work helps shape decisions that keep people safe and drive better outcomes across services.

• Leading an inspection into a service where concerns have been raised, bringing together evidence from multiple sources to identify risksand take action to protect people.
• Working with partners and stakeholders to spot emerging risks across a region and influence improvements in how services are delivered.

You’ll play an important part in delivering our mission. In this role, you’ll:

• Carry out inspections and assessments:
  
  Plan and lead on-site visits and off-site reviews, gathering evidence to assess the quality and safety of services.
• Manage risk and take action:
  
  Review information from different sources, identify concerns, andtake proportionate regulatory action to keep people safe.
• Work with partners and share insight:
  
  Collaborate with colleagues, providers, and stakeholders, usingdata and feedback to support improvement across services.

We will be looking for specific skills, knowledge and experience in your application form:

• You’llhave experience of working in or with inpatient and/or community mental health, learning disability and substance misuse services, including assessing quality, safety, or outcomes for people using services.
• You’llhaveanin-depth knowledge and working understanding of the MHA/MCA and the Codes of Practice.
• Experience analysing information from different sources (such asdata, feedback, or reports) to make informed decisions or recommendations.
• You’llhave a passion and commitment to improve the experienceof detained patients.

Bring your experience to a rolein CQC that really makes a difference.

To progress your application, you’ll need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Without valid right to work you won’t be eligible for the role.
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Someroles may also be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Weoffer a wide range of benefits, including:

• Annual leave starting at 27 days per year, rising to 32.5 days with service, plus bank holidays (usually 8 days per year).
• Training and development opportunities.
• Wellbeing initiatives, such as gym discounts and meditation.
• NHS pension scheme, with around 23.7% employer contribution.
• Discount schemes (including eligibility for a Blue Light…