Chair of the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
- Body
- Care Quality Commission
- Appointing Department
- Department of Health and Social Care
- Sector
- Health and Social Care
- Location
- National
- Number of Vacancies
- 1
- Remuneration
- £63,000 per annum
- Time Requirements
- 2 to 3 days per week
Campaign Timeline
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Competition Launched
24/06/2021
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Closed for Applications
31/08/2021 at 12:00
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Panel Sift
24/09/2021
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Final Interview Date
22/10/2021
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Announcement
24/02/2022 at 11:00
Announcement
An announcement has been made on the outcome of this appointment.
Care Quality Commission – chair Ian Dilks OBE has been confirmed as the new chair of the Care Quality Commission following the pre-appointment hearing on 22 February 2022.
His appointment will be for 3 years and will begin on 1 April 2022.
The appointment will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per week. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £63,000 a year.
This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this Code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.
The appointment is made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Ian Dilks has not declared any political activity.
Assessment Panel
- Panel Member
- Michelle Dyson
- Panel Role
- Panel Chair
- Positions
- DHSC Director General, Adult Social Care
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- Panel Member
- William Vineall
- Positions
- DHSC senior sponsor for CQC as panel member Other Panel Member
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- Panel Member
- Libby Watkins
- Positions
- Senior Independent Panel Member
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Vacancy Description
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care is seeking to appoint the next Chair to the board of the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
The primary objective of the Chair is to ensure the strategic direction of the CQC, the body responsible for making sure health and social care services provide people with safe, effective, compassionate and high-quality care. CQC aims to make a positive impact on the experiences of everyone who receives care, while regulating services in a targeted way, which supports services to improve and prioritise safety.
In order to deliver this objective, the Chair will be required to:
- Provide leadership, challenge and direction to the organisation, developing the Board and encouraging and enabling the CQC to be a first-class independent regulator of health and adult social care. This will include leading the transformation of CQC within the context of wider reform of health and social care, so that regulation of the sector is aligned to future models of service delivery.
- Ensure that the CQC carries out its statutory responsibilities.
- In close partnership, with the Chief Executive, set the tone for excellent working relationship with stakeholders, service users, the broader public, the Department of Health and Social Care, wider Government and Parliament to ensure effective regulation; work collaboratively with leaders of other Arm Length Bodies to promote coherence across the health and adult social care systems.
- Provide leadership and strategic oversight throughout the Board’s decision-making processes, ensuring affairs are conducted with probity, and that policies and actions support the Board to discharge its functions and duties effectively, in the interests of patients, providers and service users.
- Ensure the CQC’s executive are held to account for the CQC’s performance, and the delivery of objectives as set out in the appropriate CQC Business Plan. Oversee, scrutinise and enhance already high standards of corporate governance and assurance reporting.
- Provide direction to Board members on organisational performance issues and ensure the right balance of skills mix and expertise so that the Board can complete duties and requirements.
- Set an example of integrity and ethical leadership for the organisation. Ensure the Board assesses the values of the organisation and sets a high ethical standard, reinforcing its reputation as an open and independent body, which puts the needs and interests of the public, patients and service users first, but also treats providers registered to the CQC fairly and with respect.
- Be responsible for the annual assessment of individual performance by the Chief Executive and the Board’s Non-Executive Directors, highlighting areas for growth and setting clear and achievable objectives.
- Chair board meetings; envisage and then rank the key political and strategic priorities for discussion; determine the quality and quantity of information required to advise the conversation; and foster an environment for constructive challenge and cooperation amongst senior colleagues, ultimately steering them to a level of collective agreement.
- Ensure the effective induction and development of new Non-Executive Directors and the continuous development of the Board’s capability, working effectively with the Chief Executive to provide sound governance for the organisation.
- Provide counsel, advice and support to the Chief Executive in particular, and to other Directors; playing the role of mentor/coach, “critical friend” and where necessary acting as a sounding board for potential proposals and ideas.
- Work with the Commission to ensure good governance, and effective management of resources, reflecting the organisation’s role and values as a first-class regulator.
- Ensure the CQC adheres to good financial principles, as set out in HMT’s Managing Public Money and the Cabinet Office’s Partnerships between Departments and Arm’s Length Bodies: Code of Good Practice, including taking particular regard to remuneration policy for senior staff.
Person Specification
The Department of Health and Social Care values and promotes diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. The boards of public bodies should reflect the population they are there to serve. Boards also benefit from fresh perspectives, and we are always keen to encourage candidates with private sector experience to consider applying for our roles.
Essential Criteria
To be considered, you must be able to demonstrate that you have the qualities, skills and experience to meet all the essential criteria for appointment.
- Strong strategic leadership skills, with a track record of leading reform and transformation at the highest levels.
- Ability to drive an intelligence and digital-driven vision for CQC in ensuring patient safety and improving the quality of health and care services.
- Ability to lead the Board of a major national organisation, delivering robust governance and accountability, and developing executive and board performance.
- Excellent communicator, with an ability to collaborate to lead change and respond to future models of delivery of care.
Additional Information
The Care Quality Commission (the CQC) is the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. Its purpose is to ensure health and social care services provide safe, effective, compassionate, high-quality care and the regulator encourages improvement, where providers fall short of CQC’s fundamental standards. Its role is to register providers of services, monitor, inspect and rate, take enforcement action for poor care, and speak independently on matters of quality in health and adult social care services.
For further information about the CQC please see the candidate information pack.
How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in the role of the Chair of the Care Quality Commission.
To make an application please email your CV, a supporting letter and completed Monitoring form to:
appointments.team@dhsc.gov.uk – please quote VAC-1734 in the subject field.
After submitting an email as above, you should receive an automated response from our mailbox. We will also formally acknowledge the application after the advertised closing date and provide you with a candidate reference number. If you have not received this within 3 working days of the advertised closing date, please contact us.
If you are unable to apply by e-mail please contact Ben Jones on 0113 2546557
Applications must be received by midday on Tuesday, 31st August 2021.