# NHSCT Asbestos Compliance Officer Band 6 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Northern Health and Social Care Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/nhsct-asbestos-compliance-officer-band-6/34948c13-e391-40fb-ab9a-55d19b03dcb5 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/nhsct-asbestos-compliance-officer-band-6/34948c13-e391-40fb-ab9a-55d19b03dcb5.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Northern Health and Social Care Trust - **Location:** Holywell Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Compliance officer - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £38,682 - £46,580 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Closing date:** 2026-09-29T16:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-15T11:27:31.109Z - **Source information URL:** https://jobs.hscni.net/Job/49168/nhsct-asbestos-compliance-officer-band-6 - **Application URL:** https://jobs-app.hscni.net/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9MDA1MDU2OTMyMzU0MUZFMUFDOUU2QkJGMzk1MkU3RUEmY2FuZF90eXBlPWU%3d - **Employer website:** https://www.northerntrust.hscni.net ## Job Content ### Job details - Branch: Antrim/Ballymena locality - Location: Holywell Hospital Site - Directorate: Finance Directorate - Functional Area: Estate Services - Salary: Band 6 (£38,682 - £46,580) - Contract Type: Permanent - Opening Date: 15/09/26 - Closes: Tue, 29 September 2026 @ 5:00 PM - Interview Dates: To Be Confirmed ### Notes If you are submitting a manual application, please post it to: Recruitment Shared Services, Rosewood Villa, Longstone Hospital Site, 73 Loughgall Road, Armagh, BT61 7PR. Applications received after the advertised closing date/time cannot be considered, so please allow enough time for postage. A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week. Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website. ### Job Description Asbestos Compliance Officer The Northern Health and Social Care Trust (NHSCT) is responsible for the delivery of safe and effective health and social care (HSC) services to the population of the Northern Trust area in Northern Ireland. We provide compassionate care with our community in our community. In order to do this we require the commitment of a highly skilled and professional workforce that meets the need of the service. The diagram below outlines our values and our objectives which support the delivery of compassionate care within our community. The below diagram details the values and associated behaviours that we expect staff working within Health and Social Care (HSC) to display at all times; HSC Value What does this mean? What does this look like in practice? - Behaviours Working Together We work together for the best outcome for people we care for and support. We work across Health and Social Care and with other external organisations and agencies, recognising that leadership is the responsibility of all. I work with others and value everyone’s contribution I treat people with respect and dignity I work as part of a team looking for opportunities to support and help people in both my own and other teams I actively engage people on issues that affect them I look for feedback and examples of good practice, aiming to improve where possible Compassion We are sensitive, caring, respectful and understanding towards those we care for and support and our colleagues. We listen carefully to others to better understand and take action to help them and ourselves. I am sensitive to the different needs and feelings of others and treat people with kindness I learn from others by listening carefully to them I look after my own health and well-being so that I can care for and support others Excellence We commit to being the best we can be in our work, aiming to improve and develop services to achieve positive changes. We deliver safe, high-quality, compassionate care and support. I put the people I care for and support at the centre of all I do to make a difference I take responsibility for my decisions and actions I commit to best practice and sharing learning, while continually learning and developing I try to improve by asking ‘could we do this better?’ Openness & Honesty We are open and honest with each other and act with integrity and candour. I am open and honest in order to develop trusting relationships I ask someone for help when needed I speak up if I have concerns I challenge inappropriate or unacceptable behaviour and practice ### JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Asbestos Compliance Officer (Projects & Compliance) BAND: 6 DIRECTORATE/DIVISION: Infrastructure / Estate Services INITIAL LOCATION: Holywell Hospital REPORTS TO: Estates Compliance Manager ACCOUNTABLE TO: Head of Projects & Compliance ### FLEXIBLE WORKING PROVISIONS AVAILABLE: Full-time working ### JOB SUMMARY The post holder will be responsible for maintaining and monitoring compliance with Trust asbestos policies, procedures, and statutory requirements relating to the management of asbestos; The post holder will manage and control all asbestos-related information, ensuring that the electronic asbestos register remains accurate, up to date, and fully compliant with statutory requirements and best practice guidance; The post holder will support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of asbestos management arrangements across the Trust, providing specialist technical advice and guidance on asbestos safety matters; The post holder will be required to develop, deliver, and evaluate asbestos training programmes in line with the Control of Asbestos Regulations (NI) 2012, ensuring staff are appropriately informed of asbestos risks, safe working practices, and their responsibilities under Trust asbestos policies. ### KEY RESULT AREAS / MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Asbestos Compliance Support Estates staff in maintaining compliance with the Trust Asbestos Management Plan and Asbestos Policy, ensuring adherence to the Control of Asbestos Regulations (NI) 2012, HSENI guidance, and relevant Approved Codes of Practice; Undertake inspections to provide assurance on the accuracy, completeness, and validity of asbestos information, including the asbestos register and associated documentation; Manage and maintain the asbestos register and provide assurance that information is complete, accurate, and maintained in-line with statutory requirements and Trust asbestos policies; Assist in the development and implementation of procedures for managing information within the asbestos register, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance; Record and review Asbestos Consultant survey reports, ensuring information provided aligns with the defined survey scope and complies with HSG264: Asbestos – The Survey Guide; Assist with recording, reporting, and prioritisation of areas of non-compliance, and support the development of action plans to address and rectify inaccuracies in asbestos survey information; Review and assess survey requests to ensure the scope of works information provided to Asbestos Consultants is complete, accurate, and aligned with the requirements of the intended work; Monitor and review safe working practices and safe systems of work for Estates staff working in areas containing asbestos-containing materials, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and Trust procedures; Support external contractors and consultants by providing asbestos information in a timely and controlled manner, ensuring compliance with Trust procedures and statutory requirements; Record and review Asbestos Consultant analytical reports following asbestos remedial or removal works, ensuring relevant information is accurately updated within the asbestos register. Asbestos Management Assist in the development and periodic review of the Trust Asbestos Management Plan and Asbestos Policy, ensuring alignment with statutory requirements and best practice guidance; Assist in monitoring the performance of external Asbestos Consultants providing surveying and analytical services, ensuring high standards, quality outputs, and compliance with relevant guidance; Assist in the supervision and performance monitoring of Licensed Contractors, ensuring works are undertaken in accordance with HSG247: Asbestos – The Licensed Contractors’ Guide; Facilitate requests for asbestos surveys, review and communicate findings, ensure all asbestos-containing materials are accurately recorded within the asbestos register, and advise stakeholders on recommended actions; Liaise with and support Estates staff in relation to asbestos safety precautions, surveying, and analytical services, particularly following incidents involving accidental damage or suspected disturbance of ACMs; Provide guidance and support to Estates staff in the interpretation of asbestos survey reports, including recommendations relating to remediation and removal works; Monitor areas of restricted or controlled access, supporting Estates staff with appropriate access arrangements and the safe supervision of emergency maintenance activities, ensuring necessary control measures are in place; Undertake reviews to ensure compliance of the asbestos register and associated management arrangements with statutory and non-statutory requirements; Coordinate and manage Asbestos Consultants in delivering the planned re-inspection programme of asbestos-containing materials, ensuring compliance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations (NI) 2012; Maintain up-to-date knowledge of asbestos legislation, guidance, and Approved Codes of Practice, ensuring advice and practices reflect current standards. Asbestos Training Develop and deliver innovative asbestos awareness training programmes to ensure that asbestos competency and training requirements of Estates staff are achieved and maintained in-line with Trust asbestos policies; Develop, deliver and supervise training programmes for Estates staff in the safe management and removal of non-licensed asbestos-containing materials, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, HSENI guidance and Trust asbestos policies. Asbestos Record Keeping Monitor, document and report incidents of non-compliance with asbestos management procedures to Estates Compliance Manager, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are identified, implemented and monitored to prevent recurrence; Manage and maintain the electronic asbestos register, ensuring asbestos information is accurately recorded, appropriately risk rated and reviewed periodically; Maintain accurate records of asbestos training completed by Estates staff, ensuring training compliance, competency requirements and refresher training dates are effectively monitored and reported. Management Responsibilities Assist in the management and monitoring of Asbestos Consultants and Licensed Contractors, ensuring asbestos surveying, remediation and removal activities are conducted safely, efficiently and in compliance with statutory requirements; Assist with the verification and processing of accounts and invoices relating to Asbestos Consultants, ensuring charges are accurately reviewed, validated against completed orders and contractual requirements, and processed in accordance with Trust financial procedures; Represent the Trust, when required, at internal and external meetings relating to asbestos management, compliance and safety matters, providing specialist advice, and contributing to discussions with consultants, contractors and other stakeholders; Work effectively as a team member, supporting a culture of effective team working, staff recognition, continuous improvement, and the delivery of training and development initiatives as required. Assist the Estates Compliance Manager to undertake any other duties associated with the management of asbestos as and when required. ### GENERAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure the appropriate governance and risk management arrangements are in place for the services you are responsible for and take appropriate action to identify and manage risk and to maintain safety of users, staff and others in accordance with relevant regulations, policies and procedures; It is essential to ensure that the highest standards of infection prevention and control are maintained to ensure patient and client safety and maintain confidence in the Trust. As a Manager, you must ensure that you implement all instructions/ policy in this area and that all staff are made aware of and fully comply with these; Ensure the necessary arrangements are in place in regard to the ‘Knowledge and Skills Framework’ outlines, where this applies, for the posts for which you have management responsibility and ensure that each member of staff has an annual development and performance review, a personal development plan and that arrangements are in place to ensure that staff have maximum opportunity to progress through gateways in their pay bands and to contribute effectively towards our objectives; Promote a culture of continuous service improvement amongst your staff, encouraging their participation and that of service users in reviewing and modernising current services and in service development; Make sure you are trained and competent in the relevant policies and procedures which apply to the management of staff and other resources and abide by these policies; seeking advice as necessary from senior management or specialist staff as necessary; Communicate effectively with staff and maintain productive working relationships amongst your staff and with others; Promote a culture of learning and development and facilitate arrangements for and participate in training and development of staff as agreed for the performance of their duties. Where training is in accordance with relevant standards make sure you have the relevant competences in order to carry out this responsibility; Promote equality of opportunity for all by personal action, both in the management of your staff and in the provision of care to service users in accordance with the Trust’s Equality of Opportunity Policy and Equality Scheme; Take responsibility for ensuring appropriate standards of environmental cleanliness and for encouraging staff to maintain standards in their work area. Have an awareness of environmental issues and take appropriate action, for example to ensure the efficient use of energy and other resources, recycling etc.; Make sure that staff are aware of Trust policies regarding the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and Records Management and that they must not disclose, withhold, retain or dispose of any information unless legally authorised. ### GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Employees of the Trust will be required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and:- At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner At all times demonstrate practice the HSC values of Working Together, Excellence, Openness & Honesty and Compassion Carry out their duties and responsibilities in a manner which assures patient and client safety Comply with all instructions in regard to Infection Prevention and Control Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them Comply with the Trust’s Smoke Free Policy Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with health and safety policy and statutory regulations Adhere to equal opportunities policy throughout the course of their employment Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in service provision Adhere to the Code of Conduct for HSC Employees which aims to guide staff, managers and employers in the work that they do and the decisions and choices they have to make. Professional staff are expected to follow the code of conduct for their own professions as well as this code. The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with the NHSCT Raising Concerns Policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable. ### RECORDS MANAGEMENT All employees of the Northern Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Northern Health and Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including e-mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant and to comply with the Northern Health and Social Care Trust policies on Information Governance including (for example) the ICT Security Policy, Data Quality and Data Protection Policy and Records Management Policy and to seek advice if in doubt. ### SALARY £38,682 - £46,580 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) ### RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK Please note this role may not meet the requirements for a Skilled Worker visa (including a Heath and Care Worker visa) and the Trust therefore would be unable to employ anyone that requires Sponsorship. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration). ### HOURS Normal full-time hours of duty are 37½ hours per week, exclusive of meal times ### MEDICAL Appointment will be subject to a successful pre-employment health assessment. ### HOLIDAYS 27 days each year; 29 days after 5 years’ service; 33 days after 10 years’ service and 10 statutory and public holidays. ### PENSION The post-holder can participate in the Health Social Care Pension Scheme. ### NORTHERN TRUST BENEFITS You can explore the benefits on offer to you in the Northern Trust by clicking here ### PROBATIONARY PERIOD You will serve a probationary period of normally six months. ### WAITING LIST A waiting list may be compiled for similar permanent / temporary, full / part time posts which may arise within the next 6 months in the Northern Trust, Infrastructure Division, Estate Services Department. ### PAY PROTECTION Legacy Trust Staff who apply for a promotion after 1 April 2011 should be aware that they will lose their legacy protection arrangements and will be entitled to pay protection in accordance with circular HSS (JNF)(1) 2011. This circular will also apply to legacy staff who are currently in receipt of protection and who move post on promotion. Completed application forms should be returned to the BSO Recruitment and Selection Shared Services Centre, on or before the closing date as stated in the advertisement. Canvassing, either directly or indirectly, will be an absolute disqualification. We will review this Job Description and it may include any other duties and responsibilities we determine in consultation with the jobholder. We do not intend it to be rigid and inflexible but rather to provide guidelines within which the jobholder works. July 2026 ### PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION Title of Post: Asbestos Compliance Officer Band of Post: 6 ### Notes to applicants You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn. Volunteering experience may be considered appropriate in particular for roles within the context of direct patient/client care. ### ESSENTIAL CRITERIA SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below. Factor Criteria Method of Assessment Qualifications/ Registration Experience (a) BOHS P402 – Surveying and Sampling Strategies for Asbestos in Buildings Plus 3 years’ experience completing asbestos refurbishment and/or demolition surveys within non-domestic buildings AND (b) BOHS P405 – Management of Asbestos in Buildings Plus 2 years’ experience managing and coordinating asbestos surveys for non-domestic buildings Shortlisting by Application Form Other Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post. SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage: Skills / Abilities Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office packages and electronic asbestos management systems and databases; Evidence of organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities; Self-motivated with the ability to work individually and as a team member; Ability to work effectively within timescales; Ability to communicate effectively with other disciplines and at various levels of responsibility. Interview Knowledge Control of Asbestos Regulations (NI) 2012 and associated Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPs) and HSENI guidance; HSG264 Asbestos: The Survey Guide; HSE Asbestos essentials; Knowledge of licensed, non-licensed and notifiable non-licensed asbestos work requirements. Value Based Recruitment Value Based Recruitment is a process adopted by the Northern Trust to attract and select employees on the basis that their individual values and behaviours align with those of the Trust. It focuses on the ‘how’ and ‘why’ people do what they do. Candidates who are short-listed for interview will need to demonstrate at interview that they have the required knowledge, skills, competencies and values to be effective in this new role. In answering the value based questions you have the opportunity to share examples of when you have demonstrated values relevant to the Northern Trust. Criminal Offences, Investigations and Charges Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with the Trust. This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of your offences or other information contained on a disclosure certificate. Where it is necessary to obtain an Access NI disclosure the Trust operates in line with the Access NI Code of Practice (www.nidirect.gov.uk/publications/accessni-code-practice). If you require further information or a copy of the policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders or the policy on the Secure Handling, Use, Storage and Retention of Disclosure Information, please contact the Trust Human Resources Department. ### THE NHSCT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER ### Successful applicants may be required to attend for a Health Assessment can expect to be placed at the minimum point of the pay scale, although a higher starting salary, within the range of the pay band may be available if the person appointed has experience relevant & equivalent to the post. If the successful candidate is an existing HSC employee moving to a higher band, AfC Pay on Promotion will apply. have the right to request Flexible Working from the 1st day of their employment. A number of flexible working provisions are offered by all HSC Organisations including Full-time working, Fixed working patterns, Part-time working, Flexi-time, Compressed/elongated hours, Average hours working patterns, Term-time working, Job-share or Homeworking for some or all of the working pattern, depending on the role being undertaken. Successful applicants are encouraged to discuss with their manager what Flexible Working provisions may be available in the role they are taking up, prior to commencing employment, to help them achieve a positive Work/Life Balance. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.