Clinical Lead Nurse / Midwife (CQC Registered Manager)
2 days ago
London
About SIPS Clinic SIPS Clinic is a specialist clinic and digital platform providing evidence-based clinical care and practical support for women experiencing pregnancy sickness, including Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG). We are building a dedicated pathway for pregnancy sickness management, placing compassion and clinical excellence at the heart of everything we do. We are deeply committed to creating a nurturing, patient-centred environment where women feel heard, supported and empowered. About the Role We are looking for a Clinical Lead Nurse or Midwife who will also act as the CQC Registered Manager for the clinic. Working closely with the Founder and Medical Director you will support the service through CQC registration, embed robust clinical governance, and ensure the delivery of safe, compassionate care across both virtual and in-person settings. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives on building services from the ground up. The role is structured in two phases: Phase 1 (Remote): 2 days a week fully remote. Phase 2 (Hybrid): 1 day fully remote and 1 day per week on-site at our Central London clinic or care in the community. There is a clear pathway for this role to develop into a permanent, full-time senior leadership position with supervisory responsibilities. Key Responsibilities • Work jointly with the Nominated Individual and a former CQC Registered Manager on the CQC registration process, including preparing the service for inspection, evidence collation, mock inspections, and staff readiness, • Act as the Registered Manager for all regulated activities, in close partnership with the Nominated Individual, • Lead the team to consistently deliver safe and effective services, guiding and supporting the team to uphold CQC compliance standards and acting as safeguarding lead to ensure all staff adhere to adult and child protection procedures, • Stay current on CQC standards, policies, procedures, and relevant legislation, including the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and the Equality Act 2010, to ensure adherence across the organisation and promote inclusive practice, • Initiate and execute quality improvement projects to elevate care standards; assess their impact and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to foster a culture of ongoing improvement, including overseeing clinical governance, auditing care practices, and implementing corrective actions as needed, • Provide training and guidance to staff on CQC standards, policies, procedures, safeguarding, health and safety, and best practice; organise workshops to enhance staff competence and ensure compliance; regularly assess staff performance and offer feedback to maintain quality standards, • Identify and assess risks relating to patient care, staff safety, and regulatory compliance; develop and enact risk mitigation strategies and protocols; investigate care-related incidents, complaints, or grievances and ensure timely resolution, including escalation to senior management or external authorities when required, • Maintain detailed records of compliance activities, audits, inspections, incidents, and care delivery; compile and submit reports to senior management, commissioners, and regulatory bodies as needed; safeguard sensitive information with utmost confidentiality and ensure compliance with GDPR and data protection requirements, • Foster positive relationships with external stakeholders, such as the CQC, regulatory bodies, partner organisations, commissioners, and families; act as the company's representative in meetings and consultations related to quality, compliance, and service development, • Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, including fire safety, manual handling, COSHH, infection control, and general safe working practices; conduct regular risk assessments and implement preventative measures to maintain a safe environment for staff, service users, and visitors, • Oversee safe administration and storage of medications, ensuring all clinical practices adhere to organisational policies and professional standards; conduct audits of care delivery and clinical governance, implementing improvements as necessary, • Undertake and maintain all mandatory training requirements, including safeguarding, health and safety, first aid, fire safety, and infection control; monitor training compliance across the team and encourage continuous professional development, • Contribute to the development of operational policies, service delivery plans, and business objectives, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and regulatory requirements, • Deliver direct clinical care including patient consultation, assessment, treatment planning, IV cannulation and administration of IV medications Qualifications & Experience Essential: • Registered healthcare professional (GMC/NMC/HCPC) with the ability to practise clinically, including patient consultation and assessment, treatment planning, IV cannulation, administration of IV medications, and record keeping, • Appropriate knowledge of applicable legislation including the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 (Part 3), best practice and guidance, and understanding of the consequences of failing to take action on set requirements, • Enthusiastic and self-assured leader with a background in healthcare and experience in managing regulatory compliance, including preparing for and managing inspections and responding to CQC enquiries, • Prior experience in a comparable role, coupled with a robust background in healthcare compliance and quality assurance, including infection control lead/oversight, health and safety lead/oversight, complaints management, and team leadership, • Strong, adaptable communication skills across patient-facing, team management, and stakeholder presentation contexts, • Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills, including medical records and correspondence, • Exceptional problem-solving and organisational abilities, • Effective both working independently and collaboratively within a team, • Proficient in managing sensitive and confidential information with discretion, • Flexible and adaptable to evolving priorities and requirements; able to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment, • Strong commercial acumen Desirable: • Previous experience as a CQC Registered Manager, • A demonstrated ability to achieve and sustain a 'Good' CQC rating, • Relevant qualification in healthcare management, • Experience launching or scaling a new start-up Salary & Benefits • £20,000–£24,000 per annum pro-rata (2 days/week) | FTE equivalent: £50,000–£60,000, • Continuing Professional Development (CPD) budget and dedicated study time, • Support with your annual NMC registration fee, • Flexible working arrangements; schedule designed around your commitments where possible, • Fully remote working throughout Phase 1 (no commute requirement until the clinic opens), • Direct, close working relationship with the Founder and CEO, • The opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organisation that will improve the lives of thousands of women, • CQC Registered Manager training provided if no prior experience We believe the right person for this role is someone who sees themselves as a co-builder of SIPS. Following successful completion of Phase 1 and transition to a permanent contract, there will be the opportunity to own a meaningful stake in the company. How to Apply Apply directly through LinkedIn, or for informal enquiries contact:
