Job summary
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Guidelines Coordinator in the Clinical Effectiveness Team at UHNM. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality Clinical Effectiveness function by providing effective and efficient support for the clinical teams in relation to the provision of timely, up to date clinical guidance.
Robust and efficient clinical guideline management plays a pivotal role in the safe and consistent care of patients. The post holder will assist to coordinate the clinical guidelines workstream, overseeing projects related to the creation, updating and implementation of medical guidelines within the organisation. They will assist the Clinical Team and the wider Trust with effective overview and maintenance of UHNM clinical guidelines across 7 clinical areas.
This role will contribute to ensuring that all guidelines are evidence-based, scientifically sound, up-to-date, and consistent with national/international standards and regulations.
Main duties of the job
Coordinate the clinical guidelines workstream, to ensure the Bedside Clinical Guidelines Partnership provides a high quality, flexible, efficient and effective service.
Co-ordinate the development, evaluation and provision of new and existing guidelines.
To maintain close contact with clinical specialists at all levels, supporting the development and implementation of the guidelines and associated documentation.
Ensure guidelines are consistent with current best practices and external regulatory requirements.
Liaise with healthcare professionals to ensure the timely review and update in accordance with current and emerging clinical evidence.
Liaise with the wider Multidisciplinary Teams to ensure that all guidelines comply with wider clinical protocols i.e. Pharmacy, Microbiology, Biochemistry and Radiology.
Obtain examples of good practice, which can be reviewed and utilised by the Partnership.
Ensure guidelines are of consistent format and appearance to allow easy reference
Maintain, review and update clinical guidelines templates.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Coordinate the clinical guidelines workstream, to ensure the Bedside Clinical Guidelines Partnership provides a high quality, flexible, efficient and effective service.
Co-ordinate the development, evaluation and provision of new and existing guidelines.
To maintain close contact with clinical specialists at all levels, supporting the development and implementation of the guidelines and associated documentation.
Ensure guidelines are consistent with current best practices and external regulatory requirements.
Liaise with healthcare professionals to ensure the timely review and update in accordance with current and emerging clinical evidence.
Liaise with the wider Multidisciplinary Teams to ensure that all guidelines comply with wider clinical protocols i.e. Pharmacy, Microbiology, Biochemistry and Radiology.
Obtain examples of good practice, which can be reviewed and utilised by the Partnership.
Ensure guidelines are of consistent format and appearance to allow easy reference
Maintain, review and update clinical guidelines templates.
Liaise with external agencies and suppliers to produce printed copies (where applicable) of the guidelines.
Be responsible for the production of electronic versions of the guidelines for UHNM, partner Trusts and Keele Medical School.
Maintain relationship and liaise with members of partnership Trusts outside UHNM to ensure compliance with the guidelines by providing support, advice and training to partner Trusts wishing to adapt the guidelines to reflect local practice and formulary etc.
Act as contact point for collaborative agencies e.g. Partner in Paediatrics, West Midlands Neonatal Operational Delivery Network.
Ensure the Bedside Clinical Guidelines website is maintained and contains up-to-date information that can be accessed by partner Trusts.
Responsible for the organisation, management and maintenance of relevant databases / trackers to monitor status of work programmes.
To maintain good working relationships and work as an effective team member.
To manage conflicting priorities in order to effectively meet objectives and deadlines.
Prolonged concentration required for most analytical procedures.
The role involves VDU usage for the majority of the working day, requiring light physical effort and standard keyboard skills
Job description
Job responsibilities
Coordinate the clinical guidelines workstream, to ensure the Bedside Clinical Guidelines Partnership provides a high quality, flexible, efficient and effective service.
Co-ordinate the development, evaluation and provision of new and existing guidelines.
To maintain close contact with clinical specialists at all levels, supporting the development and implementation of the guidelines and associated documentation.
Ensure guidelines are consistent with current best practices and external regulatory requirements.
Liaise with healthcare professionals to ensure the timely review and update in accordance with current and emerging clinical evidence.
Liaise with the wider Multidisciplinary Teams to ensure that all guidelines comply with wider clinical protocols i.e. Pharmacy, Microbiology, Biochemistry and Radiology.
Obtain examples of good practice, which can be reviewed and utilised by the Partnership.
Ensure guidelines are of consistent format and appearance to allow easy reference
Maintain, review and update clinical guidelines templates.
Liaise with external agencies and suppliers to produce printed copies (where applicable) of the guidelines.
Be responsible for the production of electronic versions of the guidelines for UHNM, partner Trusts and Keele Medical School.
Maintain relationship and liaise with members of partnership Trusts outside UHNM to ensure compliance with the guidelines by providing support, advice and training to partner Trusts wishing to adapt the guidelines to reflect local practice and formulary etc.
Act as contact point for collaborative agencies e.g. Partner in Paediatrics, West Midlands Neonatal Operational Delivery Network.
Ensure the Bedside Clinical Guidelines website is maintained and contains up-to-date information that can be accessed by partner Trusts.
Responsible for the organisation, management and maintenance of relevant databases / trackers to monitor status of work programmes.
To maintain good working relationships and work as an effective team member.
To manage conflicting priorities in order to effectively meet objectives and deadlines.
Prolonged concentration required for most analytical procedures.
The role involves VDU usage for the majority of the working day, requiring light physical effort and standard keyboard skills
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience
- English qualification
- Computer and internet skills
Desirable
- IT qualifications, including RSA Level 3 or equivalent
Knowledge, skills and training experience
Essential
- Project management experience
- Experience in producing reports and displaying complex data
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical guidelines and clinical audit
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience
- English qualification
- Computer and internet skills
Desirable
- IT qualifications, including RSA Level 3 or equivalent
Knowledge, skills and training experience
Essential
- Project management experience
- Experience in producing reports and displaying complex data
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical guidelines and clinical audit
- Knowledge of medical terminology
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
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Newcastle under Lyme
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
