Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Audit Data Officer to join the Stockport NHS Foundation Trust FT Clinical Audit team. The team plays a vital role in enhancing patient care by supporting both clinical and non-clinical teams across the Trust; this includes the planning, delivery, analysis, presentation, and reporting of clinical audits.
We are looking for a motivated individual to support the Clinical Audit Manager in facilitating clinical audits, with a key focus on data extraction for national clinical audits. The role also involves visiting wards and engaging with ward staff to ensure the smooth completion of audit tasks.
As a successful candidate, you will bring:
- Knowledge of Clinical Audit processes and experience using hospital systems.
- Strong IT skills are essential.
- Proven experience of a methodical approach to work, with excellent attention to detail, the ability to extract and input data quickly and accurately, and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
- An enthusiastic and positive approach, along with excellent communication skills.
While a clinical background is not required, an understanding of clinical terminology would be advantageous.
Main duties of the job
To assist the Trust in achieving thresholds and deadlines to deliver the Trust strategic objectives, mandated clinical audit elements of the contract, the Trust clinical audit programme and achieve the finance associated by required outcomes;
- Data extraction for National audits.Data extraction is from both paper health records and electronic systems. Data extraction will be in accordance with set criteria Speed and accuracy are both required for this role.
- Supporting members of clinical specialities, divisional group managers and various Trust staff groups on the implementation of programmes and projects.
- Facilitating local audit activity as per forward programme.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Maintain high quality data ensuring that deadlines are met and provide reports to stakeholders.
- Extract data for National Audits, understanding and challenging both the organisation and clinicians regarding correct interpretation of criteria.
- Support the CA Manager with allocated clinical audits.
- Assist with the development, implementation, monitoring and maintenance of audit and quality improvement projects within the Trust.
- Facilitate the clinical audit & quality forums for assigned specialties.
- Liaise with senior personnel across the Trust.
- Provide advice and support to all Trust and departmental staff regarding data collection, data analysis, database design, preparing reports and presentations, plus assistance with action planning.
- Attend and contribute to meetings both inside and outside of the Trust.
Clinical Audit facilitation will be undertaken in line with the Trust Clinical Audit Strategy and policy.
Deadlines must be met in order to deliver the key targets for the Trust and to ensure financial and contractual requirements are achieved.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Maintain high quality data ensuring that deadlines are met and provide reports to stakeholders.
- Extract data for National Audits, understanding and challenging both the organisation and clinicians regarding correct interpretation of criteria.
- Support the CA Manager with allocated clinical audits.
- Assist with the development, implementation, monitoring and maintenance of audit and quality improvement projects within the Trust.
- Facilitate the clinical audit & quality forums for assigned specialties.
- Liaise with senior personnel across the Trust.
- Provide advice and support to all Trust and departmental staff regarding data collection, data analysis, database design, preparing reports and presentations, plus assistance with action planning.
- Attend and contribute to meetings both inside and outside of the Trust.
Clinical Audit facilitation will be undertaken in line with the Trust Clinical Audit Strategy and policy.
Deadlines must be met in order to deliver the key targets for the Trust and to ensure financial and contractual requirements are achieved.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- GCSE (or equivalent) passes in English and Maths
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical audit
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of extracting data from Health records (preferably for audit purposes)
- Experience of using hospital information systems
- Proven working experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel & PowerPoint
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise your own workload and that of others
- Ability to maintain quality whilst undertaking repetitive activity
Desirable
- Ability to analyse own work areas and contribute to service improvement
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- GCSE (or equivalent) passes in English and Maths
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical audit
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of extracting data from Health records (preferably for audit purposes)
- Experience of using hospital information systems
- Proven working experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel & PowerPoint
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise your own workload and that of others
- Ability to maintain quality whilst undertaking repetitive activity
Desirable
- Ability to analyse own work areas and contribute to service 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
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).
