The Care Quality Commission is seeking its next leader as it rolls out new regulatory frameworks.
The Care Quality Commission has launched its search for a new ‘visionary chief executive to lead transformation, inspire confidence and shape the future of health and social care regulation across England,’ a head-hunting firm hired to lead the search said today.
The search is taking place at a ‘pivotal moment for the organisation and the wider health and social care system’, the Saxton Bampfylde social media post said.
The watchdog is looking for a new leader following the resignation of Sir Julian Hartley after less than a year in post amid the launch of an inquiry into “repeated maternity failures” at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS trust where he was previously chief executive.
Dr Arun Chopra has since been acting as interim chief executive.
The organisation has kicked off its bid for a new leader amid a shake-up of its regulatory frameworks and inspection regime. It said ‘momentum is growing’ behind the changes, but the next phase requires leadership in rebuilding operational strength around our core functions, while fostering innovation for the future, to lead a watchdog with a £300m budget and employing around 3,000 people.
The organisation is also set to get a new chair after Professor Sir Mike Richards stepped down in February,, but there hasn't yet been any official announcement of a process or time frame to appoint his successor.
The deadline for applications for the CEO post is May 15th.
