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Registered ManagerSalary: £62,000 – £67,000 DOELocation: Altrincham, ManchesterContract: Full-time (Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00)Job summaryWe 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 responsibilitiesCQC & Regulatory LeadershipAct as CQC Registered Manager, ensuring full legal and regulatory complianceMaintain and update the Statement of Purpose and evidence basesLiaise with the CQC, submit statutory notifications, and represent the service during inspections and auditsEnsure compliance with the Health and Social Care Act, CQC Fundamental Standards, and NICE guidanceClinical Governance & QualityLead governance processes including risk meetings, audits, incidents, complaints, and Duty of CandourImplement and oversee safeguarding arrangements for adults and children, acting as Safeguarding LeadEnsure compliance with information governance, GDPR, DSPT, and MHSDS submissionsConduct monthly audits (prescribing, clinical records, safeguarding, and quality standards)Review and update policies, protocols, and clinical pathwaysService Delivery & OperationsOversee ADHD and Autism assessment and treatment pathwaysMonitor KPIs relating to safety, outcomes, access, and patient experienceEnsure NICE-compliant prescribing and medicines management, including e-prescribing and pharmacy liaisonMaintain accurate clinical, operational, and staff recordsPeople & LeadershipLead recruitment, onboarding, training, supervision, appraisal, and CPD for all staffBuild and sustain high-performing, multidisciplinary teamsFoster an inclusive, values-led culture focused on quality, equity, and patient-centred careCommunicate service vision clearly and consistentlyStakeholder & Partnership WorkingWork collaboratively with NHS commissioners, GPs, pharmacies, and external partnersSupport service development, innovation, and expansionManage feedback, complaints, and patient engagement to drive improvementAbout the serviceThe 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 specificationEssentialProven experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in a CQC-regulated setting, with successful inspection outcomesMental health nursing background or equivalent senior clinical experienceStrong leadership and people-management skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsIn-depth knowledge of ADHD, Autism, and other neurodevelopmental conditions, including diagnostic frameworks (DSM-5 / ICD-11)Strong understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding, and regulatory complianceCommitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred careAbility to work flexibly to meet service needsDesirableLevel 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Health and Social Care (or equivalent)Experience in service development and NHS pathway mobilisationKnowledge of health inequalities and outcomes-focused service delivery