About this role
Job summary
Working with the compliance team, the Compliance Officer will be responsible for monitoring aspects of FM service delivery at Peterborough City Hospital (PCH), Stamford and Rutland Hospital (SRH) and Retained Estates (RE), including Hinchingbrooke Hospital (HH). This includes monitoring of FM Services, including but not limited to, cleaning, catering, portering, traffic, linen and security. As well as computer-based activities, the post holder will be required to undertake significant amounts of visual monitoring activities which involves physical movement around the site.
The FM services at PCH are outsourced and managed under a Private Finance Initiative (PFI). The purpose of this role is to ensure that the services being delivered meet the requirements of the PFI contract as well as standards, such as the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2025.
The FM services at SRH and RE and much of HH are outsourced, but not within a PFI. The Compliance Officer will be responsible for ensuring that the FM Services are delivered in line with the contracts and standards.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Compliance Officer to support the monitoring and performance management of Facilities Management services across Trust sites. The role involves leading audits and inspections, analysing service performance, managing compliance programmes, producing reports and working closely with contractors, PFI partners and clinical teams to ensure services meet contractual and national standards. You will also support quality improvement initiatives, provide guidance to Compliance Assistants and contribute to the ongoing development of Estates and Facilities services. This is a varied role requiring excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills, alongside the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
About us
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of role and skills requirements.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
Educated to GCSE level in English or equivalent Evidence of commitment to ongoing professional development
Experience Desirable
Relevant experience in an Estates and Facilities Environment Experience of working in NHS environment
Knowledge/Skills and Abilities Essential
Ability to organise projects and diary management Ability to present to a range of people IT literate, with the ability to present complex data and reports
Desirable
Knowledge of National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2025 Basic level of healthcare waste management
Experience Essential
Experience in contract management, including contract performance Experience of auditing service delivery Experience of systems redesign
Knowledge/Skills and Abilities Essential
Ability to manage challenging situations and negotiations Ability to research, compile and analyse data
Values and Behaviours Essential
Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
PE296NT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)