Head of Compliance

Head of Compliance

Closing date: 16 March 2026

This post is only open for applications from individuals employed within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board.

Organisations within scope are as follows:

• Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
• Isle of Wight NHS Trust
• Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
• University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

NHS Band 8a:
Salary £55,690- £62,682

Contract:
Permanent

Full time: 37.5 hours per week.

To apply:
Please submit CV and covering letter

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 Trusts and will be accountable to both the Associate Director of Quality Governance and the Chief Nurse.

Our vision for Single Corporate Services

Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) have a shared vision of a single corporate service across our two organisations, supported by a single set of identical systems and processes, under joint leadership, to drive significant efficiencies, improve employee experience, and return time to patient care.

This vacancy is part of the Single Corporate Services Division.

Why are we changing the way we deliver Corporate Services?

Working as a partnership, both IWT and PHU have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this. The creation of a single corporate service is essential for us to support our clinical and operational services, and our wider transformation programme.

The single corporate service is delivered across both organisations. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi‑site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in‑person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.

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.

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…