Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to fill the role of Clinical Audit Assistant within the Patient Safety and Quality Department at Cardiff and Vale UHB.
The post holder will be an integral part of the Clinical Audit Team and will support the provision of a comprehensive and effective service, supplying medical records to support clinical audits undertaken within the Patient Safety and Quality Assurance Teams and the wider Health Board.
In order to meet this challenging role you will need to be confident, a team player, with excellent communication skills to build and maintain good working relationships with clinical areas, clinical coding and medical records.
The Clinical Audit Assistants are a vital part of the Clinical Audit Team supporting the Clinical Audit Facilitators and the organisation to fulfil their commitments to National Clinical Audits.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
To maintain a supply of medical records to the Clinical Audit team and Wider Patient Safety and Quality team. To work with colleagues within the team to understand areas of priority. To provide general administrative support to the clinical audit coordinators and Clinical Audit Leads
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths, or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Previous clerical experience or clerical skills achieved through education
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health care setting
- Previous clerical experience
- Medical Records experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrable Microsoft Office skills including Word and Excel and keyboard skills
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Experience in using PMS and Clinical Portal
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrates the organisational values and behaviours
- Able to physically manage the demands of the role
Other
Essential
- Mobile across the UHB with ability to work on all sites
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths, or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Previous clerical experience or clerical skills achieved through education
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health care setting
- Previous clerical experience
- Medical Records experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrable Microsoft Office skills including Word and Excel and keyboard skills
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Experience in using PMS and Clinical Portal
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrates the organisational values and behaviours
- Able to physically manage the demands of the role
Other
Essential
- Mobile across the UHB with ability to work on all sites
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
University Hospital of Wales
Clinical Audit Offices, Lakeside, Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
Employer's website
https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
