Clinical Lead for Compliance
Band 7 - £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata
15 hours per week
The Lodge, Wickford
6 months fixed-term contract/Secondment
Role Overview
The post holder will be a Champion for driving forward best practice in line with the Quality Statements and be responsible for the management and implementation of the Policy/Procedure and Strategy system and for ensuring that all Mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Health Service locations remain compliant with the CQC Registration Standards.
The post holder will be required to provide cross‑cover with other Clinical Leads for Compliance and cover other Trust services as directed by the Head of Compliance and Emergency Planning.
Responsibilities
Lead auditor in internal comprehensive inspections of Trust services and teams against CQC registration requirements, including development of an annual calendar of inspections, audit tools and review of intelligence.
Undertake comprehensive inspections of compliance across all wards, teams and services, triangulating evidence from records audit, patient/carer interviews, staff interviews and manager interviews.
Identify and analyse information intelligence sources providing assurance of compliance or indicating risk of non‑compliance with CQC Registration requirements.
Develop robust inspection reports and action plans, ensuring they are shared with relevant departments, addressing any non‑compliance and informing the Head of Compliance of gaps immediately.
Review all audits and monitoring across the Trust, integrating findings into compliance information.
Benefits
* 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
* Excellent pension up to 14.5% of pensionable pay.
* Staff discounts including Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
* £8K relocation package for move to Essex.
* Season ticket loans interest‑free for travel via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
* Job share applications are welcomed.
Support and Well‑being
Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
Join an inclusive community and connect through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
Access mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
The advert closes on Wednesday 20 May 2026.
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