CQC Manager/Officer

We are looking for an experienced CQC/governance and compliance consultant to support a growing private medical/aesthetics practice on a retained part-time basis of 1-2 days per week.

The role would involve weekly support to help maintain and strengthen compliance, governance systems and operational standards across the clinic.

- Oversee and maintain CQC compliance

- Review and update policies, SOPs and governance documentation

- Support audit schedules and action plans

- Monitor incident reporting, complaints and significant events

- Ensure evidence folders and compliance records remain inspection-ready

- Assist with infection prevention & control standards

- Support staff compliance, training records and documentation

- Provide guidance on regulatory requirements and best practice

- Prepare the clinic for future CQC inspections

- Identify risks and implement practical improvements

- Previous experience within private healthcare or medical clinics

- Strong understanding of CQC standards and inspection processes

- Experience supporting independent healthcare providers and/or aesthetics clinics

- Former Practice Manager, Governance Lead, Compliance Manager or ex-CQC background preferred

- Organised, proactive and commercially aware

- Able to work collaboratively with clinical and management teams

- Approximately 1-2 days per week (flexible)

- Mixture of on-site and remote working considered

- Retained consultancy arrangement preferred

Harpenden, Hertfordshire

Please get in touch with details of your relevant experience, current consultancy work and availability, by emailing ***email_hidden***