# Quality & Compliance Auditor > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for St Helena Hospice. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/quality-and-compliance-auditor/5ca23bba-b67c-4b49-9c36-9ceb60fb5f20 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/quality-and-compliance-auditor/5ca23bba-b67c-4b49-9c36-9ceb60fb5f20.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** St Helena Hospice - **Location:** Myland Hall, Barncroft Close, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9JU, United Kingdom - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Salary:** £27,476 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-09-15T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-01T12:23:04.972Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/B0423-26-0028 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/B0423-26-0028/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=B0423-26-0028 - **Employer website:** https://sthelena.org.uk/ ## Job Content ### Job summary We are looking for an auditor to deliver a proactive programme of audits and quality improvement initiatives across St Helena and its subsideries. ### Main duties of the job Plan, undertake, document and report on audits and quality improvement projects across clinical, non-clinical and information governance areas Support the Clinical Quality Lead as needed. Support the Commercial Quality, Risk and Compliance Lead. Support the Data Protection Officer. ### About us St Helena Hospices core values and behaviours will be embedded in our recruitment, our training and development review and our decision making process. Training and competencies within the specialities, as well as on-going support and professional development, will be tailored to meet your individual needs. Whether you are newly qualified or and experienced practitioner, we want to meet your and discuss the possibility of your joining this great Team. In return we offer; - Group Pension Plan for non NHS Pension Staff - Employee Assistance and Wellbeing support - We cover the cost of your DBS Check and the periodic renewal - Free on site parking - Subsidised dining and complimentary drinks ### Details - Date posted: 01 September 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £27,476 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: B0423-26-0028 - Job locations: Myland Hall, Barncroft Close, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9JU, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities - Plan, undertake, document and report on audits and quality improvement projects across clinical, non-clinical and information governance areas. - Investigate and observe working practices across St Helena and its subsidiaries. - Support systematic assurance of non-clinical compliance activity, including governance records, incidents, complaints, risks, records of processing and other Sentinel modules. - Undertake thematic reviews and investigative audit work to identify issues early and strengthen organisational learning, improvement and resilience. - Work with the Commercial Quality, Risk and Compliance Lead to conduct quarterly information governance walkthroughs across all areas of St Helena. - Present audit findings and reports to staff, managers and governance groups as needed. - Contribute to monthly and quarterly reporting. - Support St Helena users with day-to-day Sentinel tasks. - Support the quality assurance of Sentinel records and related governance information, including data quality checks, record correction and follow-up of actions. - Assist with the drafting and updating of governance documentation, such as policies and procedures. - Provide additional audit and assurance capacity to support the Quality and Compliance Department and the Commercial Quality, Risk and Compliance Lead. - Provide annual leave cover to the Clinical Quality Lead. - Be aware of and follow all necessary infection control practice when entering clinical areas, for example carrying out hand washing. Undertake any other duties as necessary within the scope of the grade of this post. ## Person Specification ### Qualities **Essential** - Accurate, organised and methodical, with good attention to detail and a commitment to improving quality and compliance. - Able to apply a logical, systems-based approach to problem solving. - Able to work proactively, independently and collaboratively, maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately. **Desirable** - Enthusiasm for digital technology and applying it to working practices. ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of undertaking administrative, audit, quality assurance, compliance or governance-related work, either in employment or as part of academic study. **Desirable** - Experience of working with records, actions, reports or systems where accuracy, consistency and follow-up are important. - Experience of working in health, social care, charity, regulatory or compliance environments ### Communication **Essential** - Able to communicate clearly and professionally with staff and managers, both verbally and in writing. **Desirable** - Experience of report drafting and writing recommendations. - Experience of presenting findings or reports to meetings or large groups. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Three relevant A Levels at C or above. **Desirable** - Degree (2:1 or above) in a relevant subject, including quantitative research. - Audit, quality improvement, governance, compliance or data protection qualification or training. ### Skills and Knowledge **Essential** - Demonstrable, strong numeracy and literacy. - Good IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office and confidence using electronic systems and databases. Strong Microsoft Excel skills. - Able to gather, review and interpret information accurately, identifying themes, gaps and areas for improvement. **Desirable** - Knowledge of quality governance systems, audit methodology, information governance or regulatory assurance. ## 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.