Job summary
Do you want to make a difference?
We're searching for a Clinical Audit and NICE managerto join our thriving team at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a full-time position covering 37.5 hours a week.We welcome great talent from all backgrounds and provide a flexible work environment and hybrid working options focused on positivity, progress and continuous improvement.
The role is to act as the corporate clinical audit specialist, contributing to the effective integration of quality improvement and clinical audit working alongside directorate governance leads.
Main duties of the job
Plan audit projects, coordinate clinical involvement, liaising with colleagues at all levels to encourage collaboration, avoid duplication and best use of resources. This includes monitoring the overall workload of the department to ensure effective time management and priority of workload.
Work in close partnership with quality improvement and clinical audit leads across the Trust providing expertise and guidance to develop evidence-based standards for audit which are clear unambiguous and, measurable.
Take project proposals to relevant governance management groups for ratification and ongoing status reports of audit activity within the directorate.
Support the Head of Clinical Standards and Oxford Healthcare Improvement Manager by representing the department at other internal and external meetings where required.
Design audit/ QI approaches, analysis & interpretation of data which can be contradictory and complex in nature. Requiring a high level of interpretation skills.
Ensure the timely production of reports within the requested deadlines and ensure that audit findings are acted upon and that improvements in patient care are captured, disseminated, and reported through the reporting structures.
Write & disseminate reports and support colleagues to achieve the required standard for report writing and dissemination of reports.
Keep accurate and comprehensive records of all clinical audit activity.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Each directorate has a nominated governance lead who is responsible for the coordination and monitoring of the local clinical audit program and relevant NICE guidance for the area. This role will work closely with the governance leads and/or clinical teams to actively support and monitor the progress of audit programmes, attend any relevant meetings, or forums and provide opportunities for clinical audit training as required.
The postholder will be required to support Trust high priority clinical audit work such as mandatory returns, national audit, audit, and improvement work linked to safety (audits related to Patient Safety Investigation (PSI) action plans and safety incidents, Trust wide governance audits).
The postholder will be expected to work autonomously on audit projects and providing support and guidance for the review and implementation of relevant NICE guidance.
The postholder will lead, support and manage the Clinical Audit team including involvement in annual appraisal processes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Each directorate has a nominated governance lead who is responsible for the coordination and monitoring of the local clinical audit program and relevant NICE guidance for the area. This role will work closely with the governance leads and/or clinical teams to actively support and monitor the progress of audit programmes, attend any relevant meetings, or forums and provide opportunities for clinical audit training as required.
The postholder will be required to support Trust high priority clinical audit work such as mandatory returns, national audit, audit, and improvement work linked to safety (audits related to Patient Safety Investigation (PSI) action plans and safety incidents, Trust wide governance audits).
The postholder will be expected to work autonomously on audit projects and providing support and guidance for the review and implementation of relevant NICE guidance.
The postholder will lead, support and manage the Clinical Audit team including involvement in annual appraisal processes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Clinical Qualification, Degree or equivalent experience and education.
Desirable
- Accredited project management tool training.
Experience
Essential
- Previous Clinical Audit experience
- Previous experience of leading a group in planning and delivering a complex project and interpreting policy
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- A comprehensive understanding of the clinical audit process, NICE guidelines, review, and implementation processes.
- Detailed knowledge of NHS and wider health and social care organisations with an understanding of clinical services or relevant support services
Desirable
- Knowledge or experience of using a Quality Improvement approach.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Clinical Qualification, Degree or equivalent experience and education.
Desirable
- Accredited project management tool training.
Experience
Essential
- Previous Clinical Audit experience
- Previous experience of leading a group in planning and delivering a complex project and interpreting policy
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- A comprehensive understanding of the clinical audit process, NICE guidelines, review, and implementation processes.
- Detailed knowledge of NHS and wider health and social care organisations with an understanding of clinical services or relevant support services
Desirable
- Knowledge or experience of using a Quality Improvement approach.
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).
