Clinical Compliance Manager

Job Description

About the Role

At Prime Life, we are committed to delivering outstanding, person-centred care across our nursing homes. We are now looking for an experienced and passionate Clinical Compliance Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in ensuring our services meet and exceed regulatory standards.

This is a dynamic, multi-site role where you will work closely with Home Managers, clinical teams, and senior leadership to drive compliance, improve quality, and support the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care.

What You’ll Be Doing

Regulatory Compliance

• Support services to meet and maintain CQC Fundamental Standards and relevant legislation
• Drive improvements to achieve Good and Outstanding CQC ratings
• Interpret and implement regulatory updates across all homes
• Provide expert compliance guidance to managers and clinical teams
  
  

Clinical Governance & Quality

• Embed strong clinical governance frameworks across services
• Oversee standards in medication management, infection control, safeguarding, and care planning
• Monitor key clinical indicators including falls, pressure ulcers, and incidents
• Promote consistently high standards of person-centred care
  
  

Audit & Assurance

• Lead and support a robust programme of clinical audits and quality checks
• Carry out regular site visits to assess performance and compliance
• Support homes through CQC inspections
• Analyse audit outcomes and implement improvement plans
  
  

Risk & Safeguarding

• Identify and manage clinical and compliance risks
• Support investigations into incidents, complaints, and safeguarding concerns
• Lead or contribute to root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action plans
• Maintain and escalate risks through appropriate governance channels
  
  

Leadership & Development

• Coach and support Home Managers and nursing teams on compliance standards
• Ensure clinical staff meet training and competency requirements
• Provide on-call clinical support when required
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development
  
  

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Produce compliance reports and track KPIs and quality metrics
• Ensure clinical documentation meets regulatory standards
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and support external inspections
• Share best practice and drive continuous improvement across services
  
  

About You

We’re looking for a confident and knowledgeable clinical professional who can influence, support, and inspire teams across multiple locations.

Essential

• Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with active NMC registration
• Significant experience within a nursing home or clinical care setting
• Strong understanding of CQC standards and inspection processes
• Experience in clinical governance, compliance, or quality roles
• Proven experience conducting audits and implementing improvement plans
  
  

Desirable

• Leadership or management qualification
• Experience supporting services through CQC inspections
• Background in multi-site care environments
  
  

Key Skills & Attributes

• Excellent knowledge of clinical standards and regulations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Passionate about delivering high-quality care for vulnerable adults
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company car contribution, fuel card, phone, and laptop
• A rewarding role with real impact on care quality
• Opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of homes
• Supportive leadership and collaborative culture
• Ongoing professional development
  
  

Additional Information

• This is a multi-site role requiring regular travel and occasional overnight stays
• Some out-of-hours support may be required during inspections or incidents
  
  

Apply Now

If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference and help shape the future of care quality at Prime Life, we’d love to hear from you.