Clinical Compliance Manager
About the Role: At Prime Life, we are committed to delivering outstanding, person-centred care across our nursing homes. We are now looking for an experienced and passionate Clinical Compliance Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in ensuring our services meet and exceed regulatory standards.
This is a dynamic, multi‑site role where you will work closely with Home Managers, clinical teams, and senior leadership to drive compliance, improve quality, and support the delivery of safe, effective, and high‑quality care.
What You'll Be Doing
Regulatory Compliance
* Support services to meet and maintain CQC Fundamental Standards and relevant legislation
* Drive improvements to achieve Good and Outstanding CQC ratings
* Interpret and implement regulatory updates across all homes
* Provide expert compliance guidance to managers and clinical teams
Clinical Governance & Quality
* Embed strong clinical governance frameworks across services
* Oversee standards in medication management, infection control, safeguarding, and care planning
* Monitor key clinical indicators including falls, pressure ulcers, and incidents
* Promote consistently high standards of person-centred care
Audit & Assurance
* Lead and support a robust programme of clinical audits and quality checks
* Carry out regular site visits to assess performance and compliance
* Support homes through CQC inspections
* Analyse audit outcomes and implement improvement plans
Risk & Safeguarding
* Identify and manage clinical and compliance risks
* Support investigations into incidents, complaints, and safeguarding concerns
* Lead or contribute to root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action plans
* Maintain and escale risks through appropriate governance channels
Leadership & Development
* Coach and support Home Managers and nursing teams on compliance standards
* Ensure clinical staff meet training and competency requirements
* Provide on‑call clinical support when required
* Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development
Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement
* Produce compliance reports and track KPIs and quality metricsEnsure clinical documentation meets regulatory standards
* Work collaboratively with internal teams and support external inspections
* Share best practice and drive continuous improvement across services
About You
We're looking for a confident and knowledgeable clinical professional who can influence, support, and inspire teams across multiple locations.
Essential
* Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with active NMC registration
* Significant experience within a nursing home or clinical care setting
* Strong understanding of CQC standards and inspection processes
* Experience in clinical governance, compliance, or quality roles
* Proven experience conducting audits and implementing improvement plans
Desirable
* Leadership or management qualification
* Experience supporting services through CQC inspections
* Background in multi‑site care environments
Key Skills & Attributes
* Excellent knowledge of clinical standards and regulations
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
* Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders
* Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
* Passionate about delivering high‑quality care for vulnerable adults
What We Offer
* Competitive salary
* Company car contribution, fuel card, phone, and laptop
* A rewarding role with real impact on care quality
* Opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of homes
* Supportive leadership and collaborative culture
* Ongoing professional development
Additional Information
* This is a multi‑site role requiring regular travel and occasional overnight stays
* Some out‑of‑hours support may be required during inspections or incidents
Apply Now
If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and help shape the future of care quality at Prime Life, we'd love to hear from you.
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