Job Description

Grade B:

39,784 (National Framework) or 45,456 (London Framework - if you are London office based or homebased and live within the boundary of the M25) - There is also an additional homeworking allowance of 581 per annum for those working from home.

Contracted Hours:

Full time 37 hours per week. We may also be able to offer part time hours (minimum 30 hours) or a variety of flexible working patterns.

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

We can offer homeworking, office-based working or talk to us about flexible working.

Closing Date:

Tuesday 10 June 2025 at 11.59pm

This role is NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

Make a difference

Every role at CQC contributes to our mission. If you're looking for a new role in Analytic Content that gives a true sense of meaning and purpose, then you've found it! As a Senior Researcher, you will lead the development and delivery of analytic content, focusing on survey research methods and the national NHS Patient Experience Survey programme.

Picture this

Imagine leading a project that shapes the future of patient care by analysing feedback from thousands of NHS patients.


In the last year as a Senior Researcher in the Analytic Content team, you might have developed and refined survey methodologies to better capture patient experiences.


You might have also collaborated with key stakeholders to ensure the survey results are effectively used to improve healthcare services.

The role

You'll play an important part in delivering our mission. In this role, you'll:

Conduct primary research: Define scope, methodology, and analysis for research projects that help us understand how people experience care. Collaborate with stakeholders: Work with internal and external partners, including managing relationships with commercial contractors for the NHS Patient Experience Survey programme. Deliver insights: Analyse data to extract relevant information and present it in clear, actionable reports.

What we can offer you...

Your health and wellbeing are important to us and are supported through our benefits scheme:

27 days of leave per year, rising to 32.5 days with length of service, plus bank holidays (usually 8 days per year). Opportunities and support for in house and external training and development. Free, unlimited access to Headspace meditation app. Sports and gym discounts. Free employee assistance service 24 hours a day. NHS pension scheme, with around a 14% employer contribution. Discounts to high street stores, supermarkets, restaurants and more. Eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, which cost 4.99 and are valid for 2 years. Fleet home electronics and car leasing salary sacrifice scheme. Cycle to work scheme up to the value of 5,000. Internal reward scheme where you could win a voucher or two!

We want to make working for CQC a great experience for everyone, and to role model a diverse and representative culture. To support an inclusive environment where colleagues feel empowered to bring their whole self to work, we support a variety of staff networks, including the Race Equality Network, LGBT+ Equality Network, Carers Equality Network, Disability Equality Network and Gender Equality network.

Show us

We will be looking for specific skills, knowledge, and experience in your application form:

Expertise in survey research: Proven ability to design and apply survey research methods, including large-scale surveys and probability sampling. Leadership in research: Experience leading research projects and guiding junior colleagues in applying appropriate methods. Technical proficiency: Skilled in using statistical packages for analysis and presenting insights in a compelling way.

Join us at CQC and grow your career in an organisation that values learning, collaboration, and meaning.

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Senior Researcher Analytic Content - JD


For an informal discussion or further information on the role, please contact Nicola Collins, Principal Researcher at nicola.collins@cqc.org.uk .

Individual adjustments...

We are committed to being open and transparent around our processes and we endeavour to offer every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. We seek to support candidates to identify potential challenges and work with them to identify and facilitate reasonable adjustments as appropriate. Should you require assistance and/or would like to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact a member of the team via email:

recruitment@cqc.org.uk

CQC is committed to promoting a fair and inclusive workplace where all our people can flourish and reach their full potential. We know diverse teams allow for a more creative and productive environment and therefore encourage applications from everyone regardless of: age, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability, ethnicity or sexual orientation.

Candidates must ensure that all information provided in their application is detailed in their own words and is factually accurate. Any examples provided must be taken from personal experience. CQC abides by honesty and integrity as part of its core values, if evidence of plagiarism or generating answers from other sources is found, applications may be withdrawn.

Our Values

Excellence

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Meeting our challenge to be a high-performing organisation

Caring

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Treating everyone with dignity and respect

Integrity

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Demonstrating our passion for 'doing the right thing'

Teamwork

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Enabling us to be the best we can