Head of Compliance

NHS Band 8A: £57,528 - £60,417 per annum (effective date 01/04/2026)

Contract: Permanent

Full time: 37.5 hours per week.

To apply:  Please submit CV and covering letter

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional leader to join our Single Corporate Services team as the Head of Compliance. This pivotal post supports both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, working collaboratively to ensure we continue to provide safe, effective, and high-quality care across both organisations.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Quality Governance and accountable to the Chief Nurse, you will ensure both Trusts meet their legal and regulatory obligations associated with compliance and to ensure that there are robust arrangements in place to continue to be well led organisations. This includes assurance and escalation as necessary. The Head of Compliance is the designated lead for compliance in both Trust’s and will be accountable to both the Associate Director of Quality Governance and the Chief Nurse.

Key Responsibilities:

• To support on behalf of the Trusts, in the management and approach to HIOW ICB, including negotiation of the quality contract reporting requirements, relationship management, enquiries and using knowledge and expertise to ensure a proactive approach to the relationship with the ICB and oversight within the Trusts.
• To lead the oversight of the patient safety alert system (CAS alert) and ensure compliance is maintained and reported on.
• Act as the Corporate lead and expert resource for the development and publication of the Trust annual Quality Account on behalf of the Associate Director of Quality Governance.
• Lead and oversee Group wide policy management, ensuring all Trust wide policies are reviewed, approved, and monitored in line with regulatory, statutory, and organisational requirements.
• Provide expert advice to the Executive Team and Board on quality, safety, and risk.
• Work collaboratively with regulators, commissioners, and other partners including NHS England, ICB, and the CQC.

About You:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader with a proven track record in quality governance and compliance within a complex healthcare organisation. You will have:

• Significant senior management experience within the NHS or similar healthcare setting.
• In-depth understanding of quality governance and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships across multi-agency systems.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing strategic plans, policies, and reports.
• Strong ability to design, plan, and deliver both short‑ and long‑term organisational plans.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, patient safety, and the Trust values.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Lakshman Thuraisingham – Associate Director of Quality Governance at lakshman.thuraisingham@nhs.net 

Please note, this position has also been advertised on the Isle of Wight NHS Trusts jobs page. If you are interested in this position and wish to apply, there is no requirement for you to submit two separate applications.