IR(ME)R Modality Lead Inspector Radiotherapy – National Operations

IR(ME)R Modality Lead Inspector Radiotherapy – National Operations – Homebased – Flexible, United Kingdom

Grade A –55,172 (National) or 61,028 (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. Part time hours may be considered

Contract Type:Permanent

Closing date:Sunday 19 July 2026 at 11.59pm

Make adifferenceEveryrole at CQC contributes to our mission. If youre looking for a new role inNational Operations that gives a true sense of meaning and purpose, then youvefound it!

As the IR(ME)R Modality Lead Radiotherapy Inspector, youll help keep peoplesafe by making sure medical radiation services meet important safety laws andstandards.

PicturethisYoullwork as part of a small, expert national team focused on protecting patientsand improving safety in services that use medical radiation. Your work willdirectly support safer care and better outcomes for people across England.

In thelast year, as an IR(ME)R Modality Lead Inspector in NationalOperations, you might have:

• Led inspections and regulation: Planning and carrying out inspections of medical radiation services, making sure they meet IR(ME)R regulations and taking action where needed.
• Managed risk and investigations: Reviewed and investigated reported incidents, escalating serious risks and supporting safe outcomes for people using services.
• Supported others: Led and supported inspectors in your area, ensuring consistent, high-quality work and building strong relationships with key partners.

TheroleAs the Radiotherapy ModalityLead, you will play a critical role in shaping how CQC regulates and influencesthe safe use of ionising radiation across England under the Ionising Radiation(Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R).

You will be responsible for inspecting andregulating medical radiation services for compliance with all relevant IR(ME)R2017 regulations in accordance with a proportionate and risk-based methodology.You will be required to develop work programmes and deploy resourcesaccordingly within relevant modality.The role is national and will require travelthroughout England.

ShowusWewill be looking for specific skills, knowledge and experience in yourapplication form:

• A degree in Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent.
• Current HCPC registration in specialist modality.
• Knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in an appropriate clinical setting.
• Experience of using data, evidence, and professional judgement to make well-reasoned decisions within a risk-based regulatory framework.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral and the ability to tailor information depending upon audiences needs.
• Stakeholder engagement skills and ability to build relationships with people at all levels of seniority.
• Experience of understanding and adhering to the relevant legislations.

Joinus and help CQC shape the future of health and care.

Compliance To progress your application, youll need to provide evidence of your right towork in the UK. Without valid right to work you wont be eligible for therole.We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.Someroles may also be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Next stepsIf you apply, youll need to create a profile and complete an online application form.Your application will be completely anonymous.Please see ourinformation for applicantsfor more details on the process.We contact every applicantto let them know the outcome of their application, so you will hear from us whether or not you are shortlisted.You can read the full details of the role in theJob DescriptionIf youd like an informal chat about the role contact TracyBradshaw, IR(ME)R Manager at tracy.bradshaw@cqc.org.uk. For general enquiries, please emailrecruitment@cqc.org.uk.

The BenefitsWeoffer a wide range ofbenefits, 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 14% employer contribution.
• Discount schemes (including eligibility for a Blue Light card, at a cost of 4.99 and valid for 2 years), reward vouchers, car leasing and more!

Please see ourbenefitspage for the full list.

Equity for allWe know job descriptions can feel intimidating. Research shows they can cause some people to doubt whether theyre a good fit. This happens more often to people from underrepresented groups (e.g. ethnic minority backgrounds).If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply.Your unique perspective, skills, and experience could be exactly what we need.We want every candidate to feel supported and able to do their best. If you need adjustments to our process,well work with you to remove any barriers. Visit ouraccessibility pagefor more on this. If youd like to chat, please contactrecruitment@cqc.org.uk. Please note, if you have previously informed us of adjustments you need for interview or within your role these are not carried over and must be discussed for each individual application you make.We promote a workplace wherefairness, respect and inclusion are a priority. Diverse teams make our work better, help us deliver our mission and make our culture stronger. See ourED&I pagefor more about this.We welcomeapplications fromeveryone,and colleagues can find supportand community among our many employee networks. This includes people of any:

• Age
• Sex
• Gender identity or expression
• Sexual orientation
• Religion or belief
• Ethnicity
• Disability

Values and visionWe are guided by ourcore values, which shape our work and our culture.Excellence being a high-performing organisation.Caring treating everyone with dignity and respect.Integrity doing the right thing.Teamwork learning from each other to be the best we can.We are a disability confident employer and a carer confident employer.

A Note on AIAI tools can be great for research and refining ideas, but we want to learn about you. If you use AI or Chatbots to help you with your application, keep these points in mind:

• AI can support research, structuring and refining your writing, but your applicationmustreflectyour real skills and experience.
• Spell-checking and condensing word counts are great ways to use AI effectively.
• Do notcopy and paste AI generated answers. These will not help you stand out; remember we want to hear about your skills and experience.
• Providing false and insincere examples goes against our core values of honesty and integrity andmay lead to your application being withdrawnor termination of your employment.

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