1four1 Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a lovely Care Home group for an experienced Clinical Quality & Compliance Director to lead quality assurance, regulatory compliance and clinical governance across multiple care homes. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a qualified Registered Nurse with strong clinical and compliance experience who can drive continuous improvement, maintain high CQC standards and support care homes in delivering safe, effective and person-centred care. Key Responsibilities * Lead CQC compliance, regulatory relationships and registration processes. * Oversee clinical governance, safeguarding, serious incidents and complaints. * Drive quality improvement initiatives and support homes to achieve and maintain strong CQC ratings. * Lead audits, inspections, investigations and root-cause analysis. * Develop compliance policies, governance frameworks and risk registers. * Analyse quality data and prepare reports for senior leadership and the Board. * Lead clinical standards, competency frameworks and professional development for Registered Nurses. * Conduct monthly performance and KPI reviews with Home Managers. * Manage and develop the compliance team. * Build relationships with regulators, commissioners and external clinical partners. * Travel across homes and provide leadership support when required. What We’re Looking For * Current, unrestricted NMC registration as a Registered Nurse. * Significant senior-level clinical leadership experience within adult social care or nursing homes. * Experience in quality, compliance and clinical governance, ideally across multiple sites. * Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding and relevant legislation. * Experience leading investigations, audits and quality improvement programmes. * Excellent leadership, communication, report-writing and analytical skills. * Confidence working with regulators, senior managers and external stakeholders. * Ability to travel between services and work flexibly. Desirable: A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care or an equivalent relevant qualification, plus experience supporting acquisitions or new CQC registrations. What’s on Offer? * A supportive working environment. * A senior leadership role with the opportunity to make a significant impact. * Training and professional development. * Strong leadership support. 📩 Interested in this opportunity? If you are an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for clinical excellence, regulatory compliance and improving care standards across multiple services, we would love to hear from you