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Compliance Adviser

NHS LothianWaverley Court/ Hybrid£34,544 - £43,039Closes 24/09/2026

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Band
Band 5
Contract
Fixed-term
Pattern
Full-time
Hours / week
36
Posted
10/09/2026
Closes
24/09/2026

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Role summary

The Compliance Adviser provides essential advice, guidance, and support to management teams across NHS Lothian. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with New Deal requirements and European Working Time Regulations for medical and dental staff. This is a full-time, fixed-term position covering maternity leave.

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Band 5 pay context

Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.

This advert: £34,544 – £43,039 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.

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Job reference:

259419

Salary:

Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)

Job closing date:

24/09/2026

Job Type:

Administrative Services

Location:

Waverley Court/ Hybrid

Employment type:

Permanent

Hours Per Week:

36

Job posted date:

10/09/2026

Employer (NHS Board):

NHS Lothian

Department:

Compliance

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Compliance Adviser

Human Resources

Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh

Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)

Band 5 (£34,544 -£43,039)

Full time, 36 hours

The post holder is responsible for providing advice, guidance and support to management teams across NHS Lothian to assist them to achieve New Deal compliance and to meet the European Working Time Regulation (EWTR) requirements for medical & dental staff.

Key requirements

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  • Educated to degree level in Human Resource Management - related subject or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge and experience of Doctors Rostering System (DRS)/ Allocate software for rota design
  • Good knowledge of EWTR and New Deal for Junior Doctors
  • Experience of administration in a high-pressure role preferable in HR or within the NHS

Contact details for further information: Kerry Wallace, HR Manager (Medical) Pay & Compliance. [email removed]

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