Job summary
Are you passionate about delivering safe, high quality care for patients? The Clinical Effectiveness Team are looking to recruit a new member to support improvements in the quality of patient care by stimulating and promoting clinical effectiveness within the Buckinghamshire Hospitals NHS Trust. This senior member of the team will support the Clinical Effectiveness Manager in the day to day management of the clinical audit team, manage a wide portfolio of national and local clinical audit projects, be pivotal to delivery of the Trusts clinical audit training programme and proactive in identifying opportunities to promote clinical effectiveness within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Experience of working within clinical governance is essential and a good knowledge of local and national clinical audit programmes, NICE, NCEPOD preferred. The successful candidate must have excellent communication and facilitation skills, a flexible approach to working and be able to manage a varied workload, whilst working both on their own initiative and as part of a team. They must have the ability to motivate and enthuse others and be tenacious when required. An important part of this role is the development and delivery of training and supporting the development of more junior members of the team. Experience in the use of standard software packages (Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams) will be essential for data collection, analysis and report writing purposes. Whilst the post is based at Amersham Hospital, some cross-site working will be required and there will be the opportunity to work from home some of the time once induction and training has been completed.
The successful candidate will benefit from the support of a friendly, experienced and knowledgeable team which encourages learning and opportunities for career development.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, youll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- Were committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and training
Essential
- Good standard of education to GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
- Appropriate degree and / or 2/3 years relevant NHS experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Medical terminology (e.g. AMSPAR or City & Guilds qualification) or clinical background
- Evidence of formal clinical audit training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an NHS Clinical Governance or QI Team with a strong understanding of clinical audit.
- Experience in the use of standard software packages e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams
- Experience of developing productive working relationships with a wide range of staff, at all level, within an organisation
- Experience of managing projects, delivering on time within the agreed resources
- Experience of providing support and expertise to other staff members to ensure the whole team work to consistently high standards
- Experience of identifying opportunities for development and promotion of services
Desirable
- Experience of carrying out national and local clinical audits
- Experience of monitoring compliance e.g. for NICE guidance
- Line management experience
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to manage the development and delivery of clinical audit and other projects
- Ability to develop training resources and deliver Clinical Audit and Effectiveness training to healthcare professionals both face to face and via MS Teams
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills
- Ability to motivate and enthuse others and influence change when required
- Motivated, flexible, enthusiastic and when required tenacious
- Time management skills, ability to prioritise effectively to ensure deadlines are met
Desirable
- Understanding of the principles of information governance
- Experience of using Quality improvement methodologies
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel to other sites
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and training
Essential
- Good standard of education to GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
- Appropriate degree and / or 2/3 years relevant NHS experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Medical terminology (e.g. AMSPAR or City & Guilds qualification) or clinical background
- Evidence of formal clinical audit training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an NHS Clinical Governance or QI Team with a strong understanding of clinical audit.
- Experience in the use of standard software packages e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams
- Experience of developing productive working relationships with a wide range of staff, at all level, within an organisation
- Experience of managing projects, delivering on time within the agreed resources
- Experience of providing support and expertise to other staff members to ensure the whole team work to consistently high standards
- Experience of identifying opportunities for development and promotion of services
Desirable
- Experience of carrying out national and local clinical audits
- Experience of monitoring compliance e.g. for NICE guidance
- Line management experience
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to manage the development and delivery of clinical audit and other projects
- Ability to develop training resources and deliver Clinical Audit and Effectiveness training to healthcare professionals both face to face and via MS Teams
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills
- Ability to motivate and enthuse others and influence change when required
- Motivated, flexible, enthusiastic and when required tenacious
- Time management skills, ability to prioritise effectively to ensure deadlines are met
Desirable
- Understanding of the principles of information governance
- Experience of using Quality improvement methodologies
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel to other sites
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).
