Job summary
The Clinical Audit and Regulatory Compliance department is seeking to appoint a dynamic and self-motivated Clinical Audit Facilitator to work within a small and friendly team. Primarily working at Tunbridge Wells Hospital; there will be the occasional requirement to work cross-site. This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week).
This position is well suited to an organised and confident individual who is looking to advance their career in the NHS, and be part of a thriving and supportive team that works closely with clinical specialties and healthcare professionals at all levels to drive clinical effectiveness and promote quality improvements for patients.
We are looking for enthusiastic candidates with excellent written and verbal communication skills, dedication and the ability to handle sensitive issues with diplomacy. An understanding of the NHS is essential, plus proven experience of using Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. You will need to show past experience of working with data, and the ability to manage workload in a busy and dynamic environment. Key attributes for this post include being highly organised, reliable; have a keen eye for detail and high levels of accuracy, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Audit Facilitator duties include supporting and facilitating the clinical audit programmes for a division, providing both technical and administrative advice and support to health professionals in the development and implementation of clinical audit projects.
You will need to have excellent IT skills using Microsoft; word, excel, power point and be familiar with database and designing data collection forms. The role involves communication with staff and clinicians at all levels both internal and external to the trust. Experience of clinical audit or data management within a healthcare setting will be an advantage.
If you have a passion for quality improvement, enjoy a challenge and want to assist clinical staff to make improvements to patient care then this could be the job for you.
The Clinical Audit and Regulatory Compliance department is a small friendly team working cross-site which specialises in enabling and supporting Directorates to develop successful clinical audit programmes which lead to quality improvement in the care and outcomes of the Trust's patients.
The Clinical Audit department's aim is to promote and encourage engagement in clinical audits, service evaluations and QIPs whilst keeping the Trust vision of "Exceptional people, outstanding care" as a focus for our efforts.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: 28th February 2024
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: 28th February 2024
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
- Educated to A-level standard or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Clinical Audit qualification
- Clinical Health Professional Registration
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to analyse, interpret & present often complex data clearly using basis statistics
- Understanding of the Clinical Audit methodology
- Good understanding of current government and NHS strategy and policy in respect of clinical governance, audit and effectiveness
- Knowledge of the QI process
- Project Management including design, planning, facilitation and delivery.
- Experience in design and data entry using sometimes complex databases.
- Ability to analyse, interpret and present often complex data clearly using basic statistics
- Experience writing reports and proof reading
- Knowledge and experience in identifying, monitoring and resolving data quality issues
- Experience of using SMART processes
- Experience of working with clinicians and managers at a high level
- Knowledge of NICE guidance
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit, research, quality assurance or information management within a healthcare setting
- Developing and delivering audit training programmes
- Qualitative techniques in data collection and analysis
- Acute or community healthcare service provision
Skills
Essential
- IT data entry / advanced keyboard skills
- Use of Microsoft Office packages
- Ability to analyse, interpret and present data clearly
- Investigative skills
- Good organisational / time management
- Excellent oral and written communication
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
- Educated to A-level standard or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Clinical Audit qualification
- Clinical Health Professional Registration
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to analyse, interpret & present often complex data clearly using basis statistics
- Understanding of the Clinical Audit methodology
- Good understanding of current government and NHS strategy and policy in respect of clinical governance, audit and effectiveness
- Knowledge of the QI process
- Project Management including design, planning, facilitation and delivery.
- Experience in design and data entry using sometimes complex databases.
- Ability to analyse, interpret and present often complex data clearly using basic statistics
- Experience writing reports and proof reading
- Knowledge and experience in identifying, monitoring and resolving data quality issues
- Experience of using SMART processes
- Experience of working with clinicians and managers at a high level
- Knowledge of NICE guidance
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit, research, quality assurance or information management within a healthcare setting
- Developing and delivering audit training programmes
- Qualitative techniques in data collection and analysis
- Acute or community healthcare service provision
Skills
Essential
- IT data entry / advanced keyboard skills
- Use of Microsoft Office packages
- Ability to analyse, interpret and present data clearly
- Investigative skills
- Good organisational / time management
- Excellent oral and written communication
Desirable
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.
