East Cheshire NHS Trust

Clinical Effectiveness Facilitator (Internal Only)

The closing date is 10 November 2025

Job summary

This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.

Subject to Job Matching

Clinical audit is a quality improvement tool used within NHS organisations to demonstrate quality and safety and to benchmark local improvement within local services against national standards. The role of the Clinical Effectiveness Facilitator is to support the operational Directorates to monitor their service areas clinical audit activity as defined by the annual audit programme, ensuring compliance with Clinical Audit Policy and procedures. To support and work with the service area audit leads to facilitate the development of clinical audit activities in line with the Clinical Audit Strategy. Provide support and advice to staff on the implementation of audit governance and promote evidence-based practice to improve patient care.

Hours per week: 30

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

Quality check and monitor service area clinical audit activity as defined by the annual audit programme, ensuring compliance with Clinical Audit Policy and procedures.

To assist clinicians in the production of the local annual clinical audit programme in line with local, regional and national requirements.

To support the collection of evidence as required for National Confidential Enquiries in Patient Outcomes and Death (NCEPOD).

To assist in the co-ordination of audits as required.

To produce reports for presentation to demonstrate robust governance implementation and provide assurance.

Support the implementation of systems in audit to evaluate service standards and measure benefits.

To administrate of the Clinical Audit & Effectiveness Sub-committee and provide relevant information to assist in the production ofclinical audit reports.

To support in the completion of writing audit summaries of findings to enable clinicians to develop recommendations and action plans.

Support the various specialties in completing NICE guidance baseline assessments and quality standards checklists.

Maintain a central database for GIRFT reports and monitor the completion of action plans developed from GIRFT audit findings.

Contribute to local procedure and policy development as necessary.

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Details

Date posted

31 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours

Reference number

209-A-25-7536377

Job locations

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A level or equivalent

Desirable

  • Degree level qualification Certificate in clinical audit

Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent Knowledge of a range of IT software packages, including Word, Excel and powerpoint

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NICE Guidance requirements and National audit requirements

Skills

Essential

  • Planning and organising skills
  • Communication Skills - Ability to overcome barriers to understanding, Working to deadlines. Team player, Report writing, General keyboard and IT skills
  • Ability to pick up new systems and processes quickly
  • Ability to organise own workload with minimal supervision

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the NHS national drivers and quality improvement programmes

Experience

Essential

  • Working within a relevant governance field within the NHS
  • Use of databases
  • Data collection/input and analysis
  • Report writing
  • Use of databases
  • Data collection/input and analysis
  • Experience in the administration of software applications

Desirable

  • Clinical audit experience gained through working within NHS
  • Project support experience

Other Role Requirements

Essential

  • Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A level or equivalent

Desirable

  • Degree level qualification Certificate in clinical audit

Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent Knowledge of a range of IT software packages, including Word, Excel and powerpoint

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NICE Guidance requirements and National audit requirements

Skills

Essential

  • Planning and organising skills
  • Communication Skills - Ability to overcome barriers to understanding, Working to deadlines. Team player, Report writing, General keyboard and IT skills
  • Ability to pick up new systems and processes quickly
  • Ability to organise own workload with minimal supervision

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the NHS national drivers and quality improvement programmes

Experience

Essential

  • Working within a relevant governance field within the NHS
  • Use of databases
  • Data collection/input and analysis
  • Report writing
  • Use of databases
  • Data collection/input and analysis
  • Experience in the administration of software applications

Desirable

  • Clinical audit experience gained through working within NHS
  • Project support experience

Other Role Requirements

Essential

  • Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL


Employer's website

https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL


Employer's website

https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Clinical Effectiveness

Emma Robinson

emma.robinson162@nhs.net

01625661550

Details

Date posted

31 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours

Reference number

209-A-25-7536377

Job locations

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL


Supporting documents

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