Job summary
- Main area
- Emergency Operations
- Grade
- NHS AFC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent Part Time
- Hours
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 247-A&E-CAF-0226-A
- Employer
- East of England Ambulance Service Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Harlow
- Town
- Harlow
- Salary
- £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Compliance and Audit Facilitator - HWE Harlow
NHS AFC: Band 4
EEAST is a great place to work, great people, great career opportunities and a career that can take you anywhere. No two days are the same, if you are looking for a varied and supportive environment EEAST can offer you that and more!
Hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work:
- Great employee benefits: https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/join-the-team/working-for-us/employee-benefits
- Our equality networks: https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/about-us/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/our-equality-networks
- Our vision & values: https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/about-us/our-vision-and-value
Before you apply, please visit our how to apply page for full guidance: https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/join-the-team/working-for-us/how-to-apply
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Job overview
Available roles:
Part time / job share role comprising 3 x 7.5 hour consecutive days based at Harlow, working throughout the West Essex locality within Hertfordshire & West Essex sector of EEAST.
In this critical role you will support the Operational Managers to record, complete and report on all audits required in your setting.
This role will be based on-site at Harlow with travel requirements to carry out physical audits at other locations, therefore a full UK compatible driver's licence is essential for this role.
Applicants who were unsuccessful for this position within the last 3 months need not apply.
Main duties of the job
To carry out your duties, you will need to be a self-motivated individual with great attention to detail and have excellent administrative skills.
Accuracy is essential to this role, ensuring the that our auditing processes are compliant, as well as supporting our Trust Improvement and Transformation Programmes.
As part of your daily duties you will be required to carry out a variety of tasks such as;
- Vehicle IPC (Infection Prevention Control) Audits
- Staff Uniform Audits
- Station IPC Audits
- Medication Management Audits
- Fire Marshall Duties
- FFP3 Audits and FIT Assessments
- Identification of Audit failings and resolution or escalation to relevant team/department(s).
- Attending and participating in relevant meetings.
In addition you will need to be comfortable recording online the audits you conduct, as well as promoting best practice to operational staff, to ensure that quality recording and reporting remain in place.
Working for our organisation
You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.
At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.
We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.
We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.
Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)
Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.
Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
Person specification
Knowledge, Training, and Experience
Essential criteria
- Educated to NVQ 3 level in a relevant subject, or equivalent level of qualification, or significant equivalent previous proven experience.
- UK compatible Driving Licence
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential criteria
- Educated to NVQ 3 level in a relevant subject, or equivalent level of qualification, or significant equivalent previous proven experience.
- Intermediate knowledge of IT systems and software programmes, such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Understanding of Confidentiality and Data Protection Act.
- Knowledge of NHS issues
Desirable criteria
- Significant administrative / secretarial experience including initiating and maintaining office systems.
Practical and Intellectual Skills, Personal Qualities, Abilities and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy working environment and able to multitask.
- Effective team-working.
- Professional, calm, and efficient manner
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development.
- Positive and flexible approach to work.
- Have the confidence to remind staff, when appropriate, of the Trust’s compliance requirements.
Desirable criteria
- Must maintain confidentiality and trust
Equality and Diversity
Essential criteria
- Understanding of, and commitment to, equality of opportunity and good working relationships.
Autonomy
Essential criteria
- Ability to work without supervision, able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own and others’ workloads to changing and often tight deadlines.
EEAST Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Accountable - Take responsibility for own decisions and behaviour.
- Respectful - Show kindness and consideration for the feelings, rights and wishes of others.
- Excellent - Strive to ensure we all provide the highest quality standards.
- Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Maya Wisbey
- Job title
- Deputy Local Area Manager HWE
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07540 707269
- Additional information
Ben Wayland LAM West Essex : [email protected]
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