Mental Health Inspectors - Midlands

Overview

Grade B - £42,044 (National) or £47,900 (London) - an additional homeworking allowance of £600 per annum for those working from home. Part time roles are pro rated. Full time positions are 37 hours per week, part time positions are 30 hours per week. Permanent contracts. Closing date 14 July 2026.

Location: Midlands. Inspection work may be outside regular hours and will require regular travel across the Central region.

Role

As a Mental Health Inspector in the Operations directorate you will play an important part in delivering our mission by carrying out inspections, managing risk, and working with partners and stakeholders to support improvement across services.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections and assessments: plan and lead on site visits and off site reviews, gathering evidence to assess the quality and safety of services.
• Manage risk and take action: review information from different sources, identify concerns, and take proportionate regulatory action to keep people safe.
• Work with partners and share insight: collaborate with colleagues, providers and stakeholders, using data and feedback to support improvement across services.

Key Experience & Qualifications

• Experience working in or with inpatient and/or community mental health, learning disability and substance misuse services, including assessing quality, safety, or outcomes for people using services.
• In depth knowledge and working understanding of the MHA/MCA and the Codes of Practice.
• Experience analysing information from different sources (such as data, feedback or reports) to make informed decisions or recommendations.
• A passion and commitment to improve the experience of detained patients.

Benefits

• Annual leave starting at 27 days per year, rising to 32.5 days with service, plus bank holidays (usually 8 days per year).
• Training and development opportunities.
• Wellbeing initiatives such as gym discounts and meditation.
• NHS pension scheme with around 14% employer contribution.
• Discount schemes including eligibility for a Blue Light card, at a cost of £4.99 and valid for 2 years, reward vouchers, car leasing and more.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We know that job descriptions can feel intimidating. We encourage people from under represented groups, such as ethnic minorities, to apply. Your unique perspective, skills and experience could be exactly what we need.

We want every candidate to feel supported and able to do their best. If you need adjustments to our process, we'll work with you to remove any barriers. We promote a workplace where fairness, respect and inclusion are a priority. Diverse teams make our work better and help us deliver our mission.

We welcome applications from everyone. Employees can find support and community among our many employee networks and are included in age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, ethnicity and disability.

Compliance

You must provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. No sponsorship will be offered. Certain roles may also be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.