IR(ME)R Modality Lead Inspector Radiotherapy - National Operations

Homebased - Flexible, United Kingdom

Grade A - 55,172 (National) or 61,028 (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: Full time 37 hours per week. Part time hours may be considered.

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing date: Sunday 19 July 2026 at 11.59pm

Make a difference. Every role at CQC contributes to our mission. If you're looking for a new role in National Operations that gives a true sense of meaning and purpose, then you've found it! As the IR(ME)R Modality Lead Radiotherapy Inspector, you'll help keep people safe by making sure medical radiation services meet important safety laws and standards.

Picture this: You'll work as part of a small, expert national team focused on protecting patients and improving safety in services that use medical radiation. Your work will directly support safer care and better outcomes for people across England.

In the last year, as an IR(ME)R Modality Lead Inspector in National Operations, you might have:

• Led inspections and regulation: Planning and carrying out inspections of medical radiation services, making sure they meet IR(ME)R regulations and taking action where needed.
• Managed risk and investigations: Reviewed and investigated reported incidents, escalating serious risks and supporting safe outcomes for people using services.
• Supported others: Led and supported inspectors in your area, ensuring consistent, high-quality work and building strong relationships with key partners.

The role: As the Radiotherapy Modality Lead, you will play a critical role in shaping how CQC regulates and influences the safe use of ionising radiation across England under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R). You will be responsible for inspecting and regulating medical radiation services for compliance with all relevant IR(ME)R 2017 regulations in accordance with a proportionate and risk-based methodology. You will be required to develop work programmes and deploy resources accordingly within relevant modality. The role is national and will require travel throughout England.

Show us: We will be looking for specific skills, knowledge and experience in your application form:

• A degree in Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent.
• Current HCPC registration in specialist modality.
• Knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in an appropriate clinical setting.
• Experience of using data, evidence, and professional judgement to make well-reasoned decisions within a risk-based regulatory framework.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral and the ability to tailor information depending upon audiences needs.
• Stakeholder engagement skills and ability to build relationships with people at all levels of seniority.
• Experience of understanding and adhering to the relevant legislations.

Join us and help CQC shape the future of health and care.

Compliance: To progress your application, you'll need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Without valid right to work you won't be eligible for the role. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Some roles may also be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Next steps: If you apply, you'll need to create a profile and complete an online application form. Your application will be completely anonymous. Please see our information for applicants for more details on the process. We contact every applicant to 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 the Job Description.

If you'd like an informal chat about the role contact Tracy Bradshaw, IR(ME)R Manager at [contact information]. For general enquiries, please email [email address].

The Benefits: We offer a wide range of benefits, including: Annual leave starting at 27 days per year, rising to 32.5 days with service, plus...