Mental Health Inspectors – Midlands

Mental Health Inspectors – Midlands – Homebased – Region specific, United Kingdom

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: Vacancies available for full time (37 hours per week) or Part time (30 hours per week)Contract Type:PermanentClosing date: Tuesday 14 July 2026 at 11.59pm

Location: Midlands

Please note you may be required to undertake Inspectionwork outside of regular working hours. There is an expectation that for thisrole, you are able to travel regularly across the Central region. Therefore,the location of candidates will be carefully considered during the shortlistingprocess.

Make a difference

Every role at CQC contributes to our mission, if youre looking for a newrole inOperationsthat gives a true sense of meaning andpurpose then youve found it! As aMental Health Inspector, youllhelp make sure people receive safe, high-quality, and compassionate care whenthey need it most.

Picture this

Youre visiting a mental health service, speaking with people who use it,staff, and partners to understand how care is delivered and where it canimprove. Your work helps shape decisions that keep people safe and drive betteroutcomes across services.

As aMental Health Inspectorin theOperationsdirectorate,you might get the chance to work on:

• Leading an inspection into a service where concerns have been raised, bringing together evidence from multiple sources to identify risks and 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.

The roleYoull play an important part in delivering our mission. In this role,youll:

• 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, and take proportionate regulatory action to keep people safe.
• Work with partners and share insight:Collaborate with colleagues, providers, and stakeholders, using data and feedback to support improvement across services.

Show us

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

• Youllhave 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.
• Youllhaveanin-depth knowledge and working understanding of the MHA/MCA and the Codes of Practice.
• Experience analysing information from different sources (such as data, feedback, or reports) to make informed decisions or recommendations.
• Youllhave a passion and commitment to improve the experience of detained patients.

Bring your experience to a role in CQC that really makesa difference.

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 Description

If youd like an informal chat about the role contact either:

Karen Muddyman, Operations Manager at Karen.Muddyman@cqc.org.uk

Sarah Flatley, Operations Manager at Sarah.Flatley@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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