Specialist Assurance Associate (Bank)

Job overview

We are looking to recruit bank staff who have the skills, experience and credibility to undertake discrete assignments/projects in any one of the specialist areas identified below, having in-depth knowledge and understanding of some or all of the specialist areas (e.g. Clinical Quality, IM&T, People Management, Finance, and Performance & Information)

These assignments may be advice/consultancy, training, workshop/forum chairing & facilitation, project assurance, assessments or audit.

Our range of clients is growing and whilst our main source of work is the NHS and their partners, individuals who have worked in the relevant specialist area at a senior level within other sectors are welcome to apply.

Specialist Assurance Associates (Bank) provide 360 Assurance with the capacity and the flexibility to provide a more responsive service to clients as well as seize new opportunities for growth.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver specialist assurance work including audits, reviews, consultancy, training, workshops and project assurance.
• Provide expert advice and practical recommendations to improve governance, risk management, controls, quality and efficiency
• Analyse complex information and produce clear reports, briefings and findings for senior and Board-level audiences.
• Build effective client relationships with senior stakeholders, negotiating assignments and securing agreement to recommendations.
• Manage assignments independently within agreed timescales, budgets, quality standards and professional requirements.

Support service development and growth by identifying risks, opportunities, good practice and new areas of specialist assurance work.

Closing date of applications - 01 September 2026

Interview date - 14 September 2026

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa

Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.