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CQC interview

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Ainsleysbbqbible · 29/02/2024 17:31

Hello!
I am a usual Mumsnetter, but changed username.

I had an interview with CQC for a inspector role just over two weeks ago, they said they'd be in touch either way by end of last week or beginning of this week. The portal says my application is "in review" and no change since before interview.

How long shall I give it until I follow up, or shall I even follow it up at all? It's a job I've wanted for a while but I'm unsure of what the realistic timescales are with these sorts of organisations!

Thanks

OP posts:
RozHed · 04/12/2025 16:15

Hi!

we may have gone for the same position/positions.

how did you find the interview? Have they offered you any feedback?

well done regarding them saying they placed you on the offer ready list, I didn’t receive this in the email I received regarding not getting the position. Ive heard the CQC is constantly evolving, so hopefully in the future they’ll reach out to say they have a position for you.

im wondering if you’re able to share what sort of examples you used in the interview?

RozHed · 04/12/2025 16:16

CMBE28 · 04/12/2025 12:47

Hello, I recently had an interview for CQC inspector unfortunately I did not get the job, but was put on an offer ready list. Has this happened to others? What are my chances of being offered a role on the future?

Thanks

Hi!
we may have gone for the same position/positions.
how did you find the interview? Have they offered you any feedback?
well done regarding them saying they placed you on the offer ready list, I didn’t receive this in the email I received regarding not getting the position. Ive heard the CQC is constantly evolving, so hopefully in the future they’ll reach out to say they have a position for you.
im wondering if you’re able to share what sort of examples you used in the interview?

Divine2025 · 04/12/2025 19:40

I don't have answers to your questions however, I also interviewed and was told i met the benchmark however there were no roles at the time so I am too on an offer ready list for a year. It has been reassuring to see other posts where others have had offers of a job from being on an offer ready list.

Charlie1539 · 09/12/2025 13:57

Is anyone from Sheffield or the surrounding area starting in January?

jennymac31 · 10/12/2025 16:39

yajustneverknow · 23/10/2025 20:49

I’d like to jump on this thread please.
I’ve just applied for an ad hoc remote position. Not really sure what it’ll entail but I plan to do this alongside my permanent role as I have one day off a week spare. It says the daily rate is £300, surely not. Going off this thread, I don’t expect to hear anything for a long time, and as I have a job I have no plans to leave, then I’m not feeling stressed about. Does anyone have any experience on the ad hoc/remote position. I do expect there to be some in person work for inspections etc

I too applied for an hoc position, for the similar reason that I have a day off a week so was planning on completing any inspections on that day. I submitted my application in July and have got an interview scheduled for mid January.

I have no idea what to expect from the interview but have got a few weeks to prepare for it.

jennymac31 · 09/01/2026 15:00

Afternoon all - following my previous post, I've got my interview for the ad hoc remote SPAs role on Monday and was wondering if anyone would be able to share what their interview experience was like and the sort of questions you were asked in the interview?

Lady74 · 17/01/2026 11:51

Hi all,

I start my inspector role on Monday…… just wondering how you are all getting on with your induction period :)

I have all my equipment ready but no email address yet so I can’t set it all up but I assume you get this on your first day?

Hope those who are still waiting hear soon x

xxMsFxx · 17/01/2026 15:24

For anyone who was placed on the waiting list and then offered a role how did they contact you? I was put on a waiting list in August and still hoping something might come up

ImWithYou · 17/01/2026 22:07

Lady74 · 17/01/2026 11:51

Hi all,

I start my inspector role on Monday…… just wondering how you are all getting on with your induction period :)

I have all my equipment ready but no email address yet so I can’t set it all up but I assume you get this on your first day?

Hope those who are still waiting hear soon x

Log in details will have been sent to your line manager. They will give these to you on your first day. Hope all goes well!

Lady74 · 18/01/2026 09:46

Thank you…… looking forward to starting now 🥰

ImWithYou · 19/01/2026 22:07

@Lady74 I hope your first day went smoothly?

Impatientbabydancer · 20/01/2026 18:14

Hi all. Sorry to jump on this post, but it seems lots of us are in the same boat. I was put on the offer ready list for an ASC inspector in the midlands region last July and have now heard back offering a position. However I want part time hours and was told they'll come back to me but it's been 3 weeks and I've heard nothing now despite chasing every week. Do you think they are ghosting me? As soon as I got the call from them I mentally checked out of my current job and now I'm desperate to know more!

TheDeftHedgehog · 03/02/2026 23:41

@Impatientbabydancer I'd say keep email them asking for updates - what's there to lose?

Mrsmiddie · 03/03/2026 06:35

Impatientbabydancer · 20/01/2026 18:14

Hi all. Sorry to jump on this post, but it seems lots of us are in the same boat. I was put on the offer ready list for an ASC inspector in the midlands region last July and have now heard back offering a position. However I want part time hours and was told they'll come back to me but it's been 3 weeks and I've heard nothing now despite chasing every week. Do you think they are ghosting me? As soon as I got the call from them I mentally checked out of my current job and now I'm desperate to know more!

Hi, I’m just being nosey and wandering if you heard anything back in the end? I’m on an offer ready list since September and still
hopeful they’d find a role for me.

Impatientbabydancer · 03/03/2026 08:18

Mrsmiddie · 03/03/2026 06:35

Hi, I’m just being nosey and wandering if you heard anything back in the end? I’m on an offer ready list since September and still
hopeful they’d find a role for me.

Hi, they called me in January and told me a post was available for me, only to withdraw again a few weeks later when they realised it was the wrong area- very disappointing! What area are you waiting for? I'm hoping for ASC in midlands

Mrsmiddie · 03/03/2026 08:53

Impatientbabydancer · 03/03/2026 08:18

Hi, they called me in January and told me a post was available for me, only to withdraw again a few weeks later when they realised it was the wrong area- very disappointing! What area are you waiting for? I'm hoping for ASC in midlands

Oh no! That must have been frustrating.
I am hoping for the same!

ThatEdgyCat · 19/03/2026 20:34

Hi all! Has anyone who has started as an inspector got an update?

I've got an upcoming interview for a primary care inspector - and while I'm excited, feeling a bit deflated by this thread that it seems there may not actually be a job at the end of it!

SWmum26 · 19/03/2026 23:50

ThatEdgyCat · 19/03/2026 20:34

Hi all! Has anyone who has started as an inspector got an update?

I've got an upcoming interview for a primary care inspector - and while I'm excited, feeling a bit deflated by this thread that it seems there may not actually be a job at the end of it!

No I still havent and I interviewed this time last year. But know some have heard back- think it all depends on the location and specific type of job you apply for.

iosc2418 · 01/04/2026 15:47

Hi guys, there's a new advert for several ASC inspector positions in the central region

Divine2025 · 01/04/2026 18:54

iosc2418 · 01/04/2026 15:47

Hi guys, there's a new advert for several ASC inspector positions in the central region

Thank you for sharing

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