Job summary
Clinical Audit Officer
£27,055 - £32,934 Per annum
37.5 hours per week- Permanent
Closing Date - 17th March 2023
Interview Date - TBC
An opportunity has arisen for a high calibre, enthusiastic and well-motivated individual to join our Clinical Audit Team within the Quality Governance Department. We are seeking a competent individual with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to support the Clinical Audit Team in driving the implementation of the Trusts Clinical Effectiveness and Assurance portfolio.
Clinical audit aims to improve the quality of our services through the systematic process of reviewing current practices and providing assurance, leading to better care and outcomes for patients.
The clinical audit team have regulatory responsibilities with CQC and supports the Trust to receive assurance that a range of standards are met to deliver safe and effective care to our patients through achievement of National and local audits.
We would like to thank previous applicant and their re-application is not required.
Main duties of the job
We are currently looking for a Clinical Audit Officer on a permanent basis. This role will involve supporting the clinical directorates to implement an effective NICE guidance and clinical audit programme. The post holder will be key to supporting clinical audit activity within the Clinical Directorates and the Trust. You will also be central to supporting service developments, best practice, and training/development initiatives as informed by learning from serious incidents/errors, in conjunction with governance and Trust teams.
We are looking for a team player, with a strong sense of initiative, and excellent communication skills. You will be able to demonstrate a high level of organisational, analytical and IT skills, and have relevant experience.
A good understanding of the Microsoft Office Systems, and the ability to analyse large data sets with good attention to detail will be key to this role.
This post offers an excellent opportunity to work in an interesting team environment, and make a difference to patient care.
About us
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, on-site discounted gym, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide support for clinical services, specialties and professional groups in the George Eliot Hospital to develop and implement an effective and robust NICE guidance and clinical audit programme, with clinical audits producing improvements in the quality or safety of patient care.
- Support implementation of a strategy and policies related to clinical audit for the George Eliot Hospital, as needed, and contributes to the effective integration of clinical audit with other governance and accountability programmes and functions.
- Contribute to carrying out work needed to ensure that the George Eliot Hospital meets external requirements related to clinical audit and helps to prepare relevant and informative reports on clinical audit performance for the George Eliot Hospital.
- Support the conduct of George Eliot Hospital-wide or high profile clinical audits in the George Eliot Hospital.
- Contribute to providing effective and appropriate teaching of clinical audit for all clinical staff working in the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide support for clinical services, specialties and professional groups in the George Eliot Hospital to develop and implement an effective and robust NICE guidance and clinical audit programme, with clinical audits producing improvements in the quality or safety of patient care.
- Support implementation of a strategy and policies related to clinical audit for the George Eliot Hospital, as needed, and contributes to the effective integration of clinical audit with other governance and accountability programmes and functions.
- Contribute to carrying out work needed to ensure that the George Eliot Hospital meets external requirements related to clinical audit and helps to prepare relevant and informative reports on clinical audit performance for the George Eliot Hospital.
- Support the conduct of George Eliot Hospital-wide or high profile clinical audits in the George Eliot Hospital.
- Contribute to providing effective and appropriate teaching of clinical audit for all clinical staff working in the organisation.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- A clear understanding of principles underpinning clinical audit and satisfaction surveys
- Ability to analyse/organise data, including numerical data
- Excellent communication/presentation skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to work under own initiative
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to manage projects with minimal supervision
- Use of standard software packages e.g. word, excel, access, PowerPoint, internet access, email
Desirable
- Knowledge of project management
- knowledge of statistics techniques to analyse, interpret and present clinical audit findings
- Understanding of medical terminology
- Ability to motivate others
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in MS Office package
- Previous experience of facilitating projects to completion including report writing
- Working on projects that involve planning and handling data
- Relevant experience of clinical audit/ NICE and local guidelines in the NHS or private sector
- Evidence of recent professional development
- Experience giving presentations or teaching
- Ability to analyse/organise data, including numerical data
Desirable
- Ability to analyse/organise data, including numerical data
- Knowledge of designing data collection tools
- Experience of managing change
Qualification and Professional Training
Essential
- Sound basic education (5 GCSE's or equivalent including Mathematics & English) A level
- University degree or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of formal training in clinical audit
- Evidence of CPD in clinical audit and quality improvement
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- A clear understanding of principles underpinning clinical audit and satisfaction surveys
- Ability to analyse/organise data, including numerical data
- Excellent communication/presentation skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to work under own initiative
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to manage projects with minimal supervision
- Use of standard software packages e.g. word, excel, access, PowerPoint, internet access, email
Desirable
- Knowledge of project management
- knowledge of statistics techniques to analyse, interpret and present clinical audit findings
- Understanding of medical terminology
- Ability to motivate others
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in MS Office package
- Previous experience of facilitating projects to completion including report writing
- Working on projects that involve planning and handling data
- Relevant experience of clinical audit/ NICE and local guidelines in the NHS or private sector
- Evidence of recent professional development
- Experience giving presentations or teaching
- Ability to analyse/organise data, including numerical data
Desirable
- Ability to analyse/organise data, including numerical data
- Knowledge of designing data collection tools
- Experience of managing change
Qualification and Professional Training
Essential
- Sound basic education (5 GCSE's or equivalent including Mathematics & English) A level
- University degree or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of formal training in clinical audit
- Evidence of CPD in clinical audit and quality improvement
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
