Registered Manager

Registered Manager Salary: £62,000 – £67,000 DOE Location: Altrincham, Manchester Contract: Full-time (Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00) Job summary We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Manager to lead the next phase of growth for a fast-growing, clinician-led mental health service, based at our head office in Altrincham, Manchester. The service delivers adult ADHD and wider neurodevelopmental care to both private and NHS patients. You will hold day-to-day accountability for safety, quality, and patient experience, ensuring services are inspection-ready and aligned with CQC Key Lines of Enquiry (safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led). This is a senior leadership role with genuine scope and impact. You will lead clinical governance, build and support high-performing multidisciplinary teams, and use data to drive continuous improvement. You will play a key role in mobilising new NHS pathways while strengthening a premium private service, working closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists, and a specialist titration team. In return, you will benefit from strategic influence, supportive medical leadership, flexible hybrid working, and strong investment in CPD. Join us as we expand outstanding, person-centred ADHD services that deliver measurable outcomes for every patient. Main duties and responsibilities CQC & Regulatory Leadership Act as CQC Registered Manager, ensuring full legal and regulatory compliance Maintain and update the Statement of Purpose and evidence bases Liaise with the CQC, submit statutory notifications, and represent the service during inspections and audits Ensure compliance with the Health and Social Care Act, CQC Fundamental Standards, and NICE guidance Clinical Governance & Quality Lead governance processes including risk meetings, audits, incidents, complaints, and Duty of Candour Implement and oversee safeguarding arrangements for adults and children, acting as Safeguarding Lead Ensure compliance with information governance, GDPR, DSPT, and MHSDS submissions Conduct monthly audits (prescribing, clinical records, safeguarding, and quality standards) Review and update policies, protocols, and clinical pathways Service Delivery & Operations Oversee ADHD and Autism assessment and treatment pathways Monitor KPIs relating to safety, outcomes, access, and patient experience Ensure NICE-compliant prescribing and medicines management, including e-prescribing and pharmacy liaison Maintain accurate clinical, operational, and staff records People & Leadership Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, supervision, appraisal, and CPD for all staff Build and sustain high-performing, multidisciplinary teams Foster an inclusive, values-led culture focused on quality, equity, and patient-centred care Communicate service vision clearly and consistently Stakeholder & Partnership Working Work collaboratively with NHS commissioners, GPs, pharmacies, and external partners Support service development, innovation, and expansion Manage feedback, complaints, and patient engagement to drive improvement About the service The organisation is a clinician-led mental health provider specialising in ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions. Founded by psychiatrists, the service prioritises personalised, evidence-based care aligned with NICE guidelines, professional standards, and CQC regulations. The organisation is currently expanding NHS provision and requires a Registered Manager to support and guide this growth from its Manchester office. Person specification Essential Proven experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in a CQC-regulated setting, with successful inspection outcomes Mental health nursing background or equivalent senior clinical experience Strong leadership and people-management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills In-depth knowledge of ADHD, Autism, and other neurodevelopmental conditions, including diagnostic frameworks (DSM-5 / ICD-11) Strong understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs Desirable Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Health and Social Care (or equivalent) Experience in service development and NHS pathway mobilisation Knowledge of health inequalities and outcomes-focused service delivery