Head of Regulation and Compliance, Band 8a

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Job summary

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Head of Regulation and Compliance, Band 8a, 15 hours per week. The role provides Trust‑wide leadership for regulatory compliance, accreditation programmes, external assurance, inspection readiness and governance of action planning.

The post holder will implement a comprehensive regulatory framework to meet CQC, NHS England and other external requirements, ensuring timely, robust evidence of compliance and improvement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in quality governance, healthcare management, compliance or related discipline.
• Professional registration or relevant professional qualification.
• Formal qualification in quality improvement, quality management systems, governance or compliance.
• Non-Medical Independent Prescriber qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Trust's regulatory compliance and accreditation portfolio.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive regulatory compliance framework.
• Interpret national policy, legislation and accreditation standards into Trust systems.
• Ensure readiness for external inspection, peer review and accreditation.
• Horizon scan for emerging regulatory requirements and advise senior leaders.
• Develop annual compliance and assurance programmes.

Education

Master's in quality governance

Professional registration

QI/Quality management qualification

Non-Medical Independent Prescriber

Job description

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Head of Regulation and Compliance, Band 8a

Band 8a

Main area Head of Regulation and Compliance Grade Band 8a Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 15 hours per week Job ref 318-26-T0630

Site Trustwide (GRH/CGH) Town Gloucestershire Salary £57,528 - £64,750 (pa, pro rata if part-time) Salary period Yearly Closing 07/10/2026 23:59

At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.

With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you’re beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.

We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop, and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.

Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.

Job overview

Head of Regulation and Compliance, Band 8a (15 hours a week)

Reporting to the Associate Director of Clinical Effectiveness and Compliance, the post holder will provide Trust-wide leadership for regulatory compliance, accreditation programmes, external assurance, inspection readiness and governance of regulatory action planning.

The post holder will lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive regulatory compliance framework that supports the Trust to meet statutory, mandatory and regulatory requirements, including those of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), NHS England, the Health and Safety Executive, and other external review bodies. The role will ensure the organisation maintains a constant state of inspection readiness and is able to provide timely, accurate and robust evidence of compliance and improvement.

Acting on behalf of the Associate Director, the post holder will lead regulatory reviews, coordinate complex evidence submissions, oversee accreditation programmes, challenge divisional assurance, identify emerging compliance risks and provide expert advice to senior leaders, committees and divisional teams.

The role requires highly developed specialist knowledge of regulation, governance, quality assurance, compliance systems, inspection methodologies, healthcare policy and performance management within a complex NHS provider environment.

Main duties of the job

Strategy, Regulation and Compliance

• Lead the Trust's regulatory compliance and accreditation portfolio.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive regulatory compliance framework aligned to statutory, regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Interpret and translate national policy, legislation, regulatory guidance and accreditation standards into Trust-wide systems and processes.
• Ensure organisational readiness for external inspection, peer review and accreditation assessments.
• Horizon scan for emerging regulatory requirements and advise senior leaders regarding potential impacts and compliance risks.
• Develop annual compliance and assurance programmes aligned to Trust priorities and Board requirements.

Regulatory Assurance and Inspection Management

• Lead planning and coordination of all CQC inspections, thematic reviews and regulatory assessments.
• Coordinate evidence collation, validation and quality assurance for external regulators.
• Lead factual accuracy reviews and support preparation of regulatory representations and formal responses.
• Establish systems to track compliance against regulatory standards and recommendations.
• Oversee preparation and submission of evidence requested by regulators and external bodies.
• Support Executive Directors, Governors and Divisions in demonstrating compliance and improvement.

Working for our organisation

Working for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust means joining one of the largest NHS hospital trusts in England and becoming part of a diverse, skilled and supportive workforce committed to delivering Best Care for Everyone. We put people at the heart of everything we do, value every contribution and foster an inclusive culture where colleagues are respected, supported and encouraged to learn, develop and improve. In return, you will have opportunities to build a rewarding career, make a meaningful difference to patients, families and local communities, and benefit from flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS Pension Scheme, health and wellbeing support, staff discounts and recognition initiatives.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See full job description and person specification attached. If there are any queries, please contact Debra Ritsperis.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in quality governance, healthcare management, compliance, regulation or related discipline
• Professional registration or relevant professional qualification
• Formal qualification in quality improvement, quality management systems, governance or compliance
• Non-Medical Independent Prescriber

Knowledge and Skills

• Detailed knowledge of CQC regulatory framework and NHS regulatory environment
• Detailed understanding of healthcare governance, quality assurance and compliance systems
• Knowledge of accreditation methodologies and external assessment frameworks
• Advanced report writing, analytical and presentation skills
• Ability to interpret complex legislation and regulatory requirements

Clinical/Experience

• Significant experience of regulatory compliance, governance or quality assurance within an NHS provider organisation
• Experience of leading preparation for CQC inspections and regulatory reviews
• Experience of evidence management, assurance reporting and compliance monitoring
• Experience of developing and implementing regulatory action plans
• Experience of influencing senior clinical and managerial staff
• Experience of managing teams and leading organisational change programmes
• Experience of accreditation programmes and external quality assessments

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Resilient and able to work in highly pressured environments
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capability
• Ability to challenge constructively and maintain professional credibility
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.