Hi Sheila,
If in scenario when applying to register as a new provider and they apply to have two Registered Managers, would CQC still require a nominated individual? Or would it be acceptable that the Company (directors & partners) as a whole are responsible for running the service?
Thanks D

Answered by Sheila Scott

Dear D,

If you refer to Regulation 6: Requirement where the service provider is a body other than a partnership; Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 which you can find on the Care Quality Commission (CQC) website:

https://www.cqc.org.uk/guidance-providers/regulations-enforcement/regulation-6-requirement-where-service-provider-body you will see that the registration of someone to be the nominated individual is quite different to the registration of a manager.

In my opinion having two Registered Managers would make no difference.

The nominated individual, as you can see, must be able to demonstrate that he or she:

• Is of good character;
• Can properly perform tasks that are intrinsic to their role;
• Has the necessary qualifications, competence, skills and experience to supervise the management of the regulated activity;
• Has supplied them with documents that confirm their suitability.

The nominated individual will need to have an understanding of the Key Lines of Enquiry and particularly the Well-led section: http://www.cqc.org.uk/sites/default/files/20150327_asc_residential_provider_handbook_appendices_march_15_update_01.pdf

The nominated individual should regularly record their findings of visits.

You can have more than one nominated individual.

There is a very useful handbook on the Skills for Care website for nominated individuals.:

http://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/Documents/Leadership-and-management/Nominated-as-Responsible.pdf

I hope this is helpful.

Best wishes.

Sheila