We are HLTH Compliance - the UK’s leading provider of healthcare compliance solutions, leading in business-critical areas such as CQC and Ofsted Software, Recruitment, Training, HR, Marketing and Compliance services.
We provide industry-leading, innovative and multi-functional compliance services in order to support healthcare providers in tackling their current and future challenges. Our collective experience within the sector ensures that we deliver an industry-leading suite of business-critical healthcare compliance solutions for all CQC and Ofsted regulated providers. From complex care to primary care, residential care to home care, we provide exceptional compliance support through our dedicated teams to our clients across the entire UK.
This is a unique opportunity for a skilled Health and Social Care Solicitor to join us at a pivotal stage of our growth. You will be our first in-house legal appointment, providing expert advice to our clients on CQC regulatory matters while helping us build a legal function that will underpin our SRA registration. You will be hands-on, client-facing and integral to the services we deliver.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing CQC casework including responses to Warning Notices, Notice of Proposals to Cancel/Vary Registration, and Special Measures representations.
- Advising clients on CQC inspection outcomes, factual accuracy challenges, and appeals to the First-tier Tribunal (Care Standards).
- Supporting providers through cancellation proceedings and enforcement action.
- Drafting and reviewing regulatory documents, representations, and submissions.
- Advising on the Health and Social Care Act 2008, associated regulations, and the CQC's Single Assessment Framework.
- Assisting clients with CQC registration applications and registered manager requirements.
- Contributing to the development of our legal practice ahead of SRA registration.
- Keeping abreast of regulatory developments and sharing insights across the team.
What We Are Looking For
- Qualified solicitor (admitted in England and Wales), with a current or immediately renewable practising certificate.
- A minimum of 4 years PQE, gained in health and social care regulation
- Demonstrable experience managing CQC cases end-to-end, including Notice of Proposal/Decision work and tribunal proceedings.
- Strong knowledge of the CQC regulatory framework, the Health and Social Care Act 2008, and associated regulations.
- Experience advising health or social care providers, whether from private practice or an in-house/consultancy setting.
- Excellent written advocacy skills with the ability to draft compelling legal representations.
- Client-focused and commercially aware, with the ability to communicate complex regulatory issues clearly to non-legal audiences.
- Motivated to help build a practice and comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment.
How to Apply
If you have the requisite knowledge and training experience please apply now and we will get back to you as soon as possible to discuss.
Best regards,
The HLTH Compliance Team
Pay: Up to £65,000.00 per year
Work Location: Remote
