Mental Health Act Reviewer (5 posts), Mental Health Care Inspectorate

Grade B – £42,044 (National) – 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-time37 hours per week and part-time hours as stated below
Contract Type:  Permanentand Fixed Term/Secondment

1x 0.8 FTE- North West – Permanent
1x FullTime – North East – Fixed Term/Secondment until 31 March 2028
1x 0.5FTE – Central – Permanent
1x FullTime – Central – Fixed Term/Secondment until 31 March 2028
1 xFull Time – South – 12 month Fixed Term/Secondment

Location:

North West – weekly travel across the region
NorthEast – weekly travel across the region
Central– weeklytravel across the East Midlands or West Midlands
South– weeklytravel across the region, with a focus on travel to Gloucestershire,Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire

Home based – Candidates mustbe willing and able to travel within the stipulated regions above.  For this reason, we are seeking candidates wholive within the specified regions, and location will be carefully considered toensure that the role and responsibilities are manageable. You may also be askedto travel nationally on occasions.

Please note thatthe locations you will be required to visit are not always well served bypublic transport.

Closing Date:  Tuesday 2 June 2026 at 11.59 pm

Assessment Date/s and Locations:

North East and North Westinterviews – 18 and 19 June in Leeds
South interviews – 25 and 26June in London
Central interviews – 2 and 3July in Nottingham

What to expect at assessment
Your assessment will be face-to-face andincludes:
A short written exercise, followed by a interview.

We aim to keep things welcoming and supportive.If you need any adjustments, just let us know!

If you’d like to learn more about the role or have any questions beforeapplying, we’re hosting a virtual information session viaTeams on Wednesday20 May 2026, 4.30 pm  to 5.30 pm.

If you are interested in attending, pleaseemail recruitment@cqc.org.uk and we willsend you the joining details.

Or alternatively, If you’d like to have aninformal chat about the role, you can contact:

Natasha Jentle, MHA Operations Manager(Monitoring, North region) at Natasha.Jentle@cqc.org.uk
Linda Berry, MHA Operations Manager(Monitoring, Central region) at Linda.Berry@cqc.org.uk
Sam Mearing, interim MHA Operations Manager(Monitoring, South region) at Samantha.Mearing@cqc.org.uk

For general enquiries, please email recruitment@cqc.org.uk.

Make a difference
Every role at CQC contributesto our mission. If you’re looking for a new role in Mental Health that gives atrue sense of meaning and purpose, then you’ve found it!

As a Mental Health ActReviewer, you will have an opportunity to use your knowledge of the MentalHealth Act 1983 and the Code of Practice and experience of the care andtreatment of detained patients. 

The role 
You’ll be key in helping us deliver our work. In this role, you’ll: 

• work closely with your regional colleagues, working flexibly to monitor the use of the MHA to highlight the experiences of people detained under the MHA.
• contribute MHA expertise to CQC’s Inspection programme.

Picture this 
Imagine being part of a team undertaking Mental Health Act (MHA) monitoringactivity across your geographical area. In the last year as a Mental Health ActReviewer, you’re likely to have:

• developed and delivered an individual MHA monitoring plan which details activities, timelines and priorities, involving mental health trusts and independent mental health providers.
• managed a portfolio of providers, escalating risks and issues as appropriate.
• carried out weekly solo monitoring visits to mental health wards.
• followed up each monitoring visit with a comprehensive report to the provider, to include required actions, and monitored provider replies and action taken.

Show us 
We’ll be looking for the following skills, knowledge and experience in yourapplication form: 

• You’ll have an in-depth knowledge and working understanding of the MHA and the MHA Code of Practice.
• You’ll have experience of working in or with inpatient mental health services.
• You’ll have a passion and commitment to improve the experience of detained patients.

Compliance

Note for internal candidates:
If you are applying for a secondment/fixed termopportunity. Please read the recruitment and selection policy section onsecondments. You must discuss your application with your linemanager before applying.

To progress your application, you’ll need to provide evidence of your right towork in the UK. Without valid right to work you won’t be eligible for therole. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Someroles 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

The Benefits
Weoffer a wide range of benefits, including:

• Annual leave starting at 27 days per year, rising to 32.5 days with service, plus bank holidays (usually 8 days per year).
• Training and development opportunities.
• Wellbeing initiatives, such as gym discounts and meditation.
• NHS pension scheme, with around 14% employer contribution.
• Discount schemes (including eligibility for a Blue Light card, at a cost of £4.99 and valid for 2 years), reward vouchers, car leasing and more!

Please see our benefits page for the full list.

Equity for all
We know job descriptions can feel intimidating. Research shows they can cause some people to doubt whether they’re a good fit. This happens more often to people from underrepresented groups (e.g. ethnic minority backgrounds). If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective, skills, and experience could be exactly what we need.
We want every candidate to feel supported and able to do their best. If you need adjustments to our process, we’ll work with you to remove any barriers. Visit our accessibility page for more on this. If you’d like to chat, please contact recruitment@cqc.org.uk. Please note, if you have previously informed us of adjustments you need for interview or within your role these are not carried over and must be discussed for each individual application you make.
We promote a workplace where fairness, respect and inclusion are a priority. Diverse teams make our work better, help us deliver our mission and make our culture stronger. See our ED&I page for more about this.
We welcomeapplications from everyone, and colleagues can find supportand community among our many employee networks. This includes people of any:

• Age
• Sex
• Gender identity or expression
• Sexual orientation
• Religion or belief
• Ethnicity
• Disability

Values and vision
We are guided by our core values, which shape our work and our culture.
Excellence – being a high-performing organisation.
Caring – treating everyone with dignity and respect.
Integrity – doing the right thing.
Teamwork – learning from each other to be the best we can.
We are a disability confident employer and a carer confident employer.

A Note on AI
AI tools can be great for research and refining ideas, but we want to learn about you. If you use AI or Chatbots to help you with your application, keep these points in mind:

•        AI can support research, structuring and refining your writing, but your application must reflect your real skills and experience.
•        Spell-checking and condensing word counts are great ways to use AI effectively.
•        Do not copy and paste AI generated answers. These will not help you stand out; remember we want to hear about your skills and experience.
•        Providing false and insincere examples goes against our core values of honesty and integrity and may lead to your application being withdrawn or termination of your employment.