Job summary
***previous applicants need not apply***
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Clinical Audit Assistant to join our team to provide a variety of administrative tasks for high priority projects including; minute taking, creating basic data collection tools, providing basic analysis and preparation of draft reports. You will need good IT and literacy skills particularly in Microsoft applications, an excellent eye for detail and have recent experience of administration. The successful post holder should possess excellent organisational and initiative skills, able to work proactively and methodically under pressure, manage multiple priorities and is an excellent communicator. Medical terminology would be an advantageous.
Working within the corporate division, we are a dynamic team who are responsible for the facilitation of clinical audit and quality improvement projects throughout the organisation. We efficiently provide support to clinical leads and specialist teams to complete improvement projects using national standards, clinical commissioning agendas, organisational and divisional priorities that drives to improve the care we deliver.
For an informal chat or further information please contact Sharon Edwards, Clinical Audit, Effectiveness & Mortality Manager on 01793 605567
Main duties of the job
Provide administrative and technical support to the Clinical Audit, Effectiveness & Mortality Team in relation to clinical audit, improvement and mortality and morbidity activities. To support the team by providing assistance, promoting clinical audit, mortality and morbidity and quality improvement to health care professionals across the organisation.
About us
We are a small team who are responsible for the facilitation of the Trust's Clinical Audit Programme and Mortality & Morbidity processes. We provide specialist advice and support to those undertaking clinical audit and improvement projects, and mortality reviews. Working collaboratively with the wider quality team in the corporate services, our contribution supports the trust's quality and safety agenda, by understanding the level of healthcare delivered across the Trust and identifying where improvements could to be made.
We pride ourselves on being a highly motivated team who are friendly and supportive with a 'can do' philosophy. This busy role will bring exciting opportunities to build new professional relationships, and become involved in projects that bring about positive change to improve patient care and experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Support the Clinical Audit, Effectiveness & Mortality Manager with the implementation of the clinical audit and effectiveness projects and mortality processes.
- To support the development of Divisional clinical audit activity plans, assisting the Clinical Audit, Effectiveness & Mortality Manager in that process.
- Design and develop databases / spreadsheets to be used to collect data for audit and mortality.
- Collate and prepare clinical data for analysis.
- Undertake basic analysis of audit and mortality data, as arranged with the Clinical Audit, Effectiveness & Mortality Manager.
- Prepare specific reports and any supporting documentation such as presentations for clinical audit and mortality reporting.
- To lead on specific projects as directed by the Clinical Audit, Effectiveness & Mortality Manager
- Maintain up to date records of the Divisional audit and mortality activity on the clinical audit database.
- To support Clinical Audit, Effectiveness & Mortality Manager in the monitoring of action implementation.
- To provide assistance to clinical staff on the design and development of proposed audit projects. This may include guidance on selecting topics to audit, carrying out literature searches, advising on the appropriate audit methodology in order to promote the completion of the clinical audit cycle and mortality reviews.
- Liaise with all levels of Healthcare Professionals undertaking clinical audit projects, as required by Clinical Audit, Effectiveness & Mortality Manager.
- Attend Clinical Audit and Mortality related meetings and record minutes as required by the Clinical Audit, Effectiveness & Mortality Manager.
- To assist the team to actively promote the work of the Clinical Audit, Effectiveness and Mortality Team within the Organisation.
- To support with medical records procurement from the identified case note location, as required for Clinical Audit and Mortality projects.
- To undertake additional duties assigned by the Clinical Audit, Effectiveness & Mortality Manager
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Support the Clinical Audit, Effectiveness & Mortality Manager with the implementation of the clinical audit and effectiveness projects and mortality processes.
- To support the development of Divisional clinical audit activity plans, assisting the Clinical Audit, Effectiveness & Mortality Manager in that process.
- Design and develop databases / spreadsheets to be used to collect data for audit and mortality.
- Collate and prepare clinical data for analysis.
- Undertake basic analysis of audit and mortality data, as arranged with the Clinical Audit, Effectiveness & Mortality Manager.
- Prepare specific reports and any supporting documentation such as presentations for clinical audit and mortality reporting.
- To lead on specific projects as directed by the Clinical Audit, Effectiveness & Mortality Manager
- Maintain up to date records of the Divisional audit and mortality activity on the clinical audit database.
- To support Clinical Audit, Effectiveness & Mortality Manager in the monitoring of action implementation.
- To provide assistance to clinical staff on the design and development of proposed audit projects. This may include guidance on selecting topics to audit, carrying out literature searches, advising on the appropriate audit methodology in order to promote the completion of the clinical audit cycle and mortality reviews.
- Liaise with all levels of Healthcare Professionals undertaking clinical audit projects, as required by Clinical Audit, Effectiveness & Mortality Manager.
- Attend Clinical Audit and Mortality related meetings and record minutes as required by the Clinical Audit, Effectiveness & Mortality Manager.
- To assist the team to actively promote the work of the Clinical Audit, Effectiveness and Mortality Team within the Organisation.
- To support with medical records procurement from the identified case note location, as required for Clinical Audit and Mortality projects.
- To undertake additional duties assigned by the Clinical Audit, Effectiveness & Mortality Manager
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of GCSE Mathematics and English or equivalent level
- Trained in the use of IT and Microsoft Office software packages
- Willingness to undertake further training
Desirable
- Trained in use of Hospital Information Systems
- Manual Handling
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a team
- Previous recent administrative experience in an environment requiring adherence to a strict code of confidentiality
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Working knowledge of medical terminology
- Working knowledge of the Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work tactfully with staff at all levels of the organisation
- Able to work on own initiative, plan and prioritise workload to meet deadlines
- Competent user of MS applications
- Customer care skills
Desirable
- Use of Hospital Information Systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of GCSE Mathematics and English or equivalent level
- Trained in the use of IT and Microsoft Office software packages
- Willingness to undertake further training
Desirable
- Trained in use of Hospital Information Systems
- Manual Handling
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a team
- Previous recent administrative experience in an environment requiring adherence to a strict code of confidentiality
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Working knowledge of medical terminology
- Working knowledge of the Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work tactfully with staff at all levels of the organisation
- Able to work on own initiative, plan and prioritise workload to meet deadlines
- Competent user of MS applications
- Customer care skills
Desirable
- Use of Hospital Information Systems
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
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
Employer's website
https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
