University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Audit Officer

The closing date is 04 January 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Gastroenterology and Screening Directorate for a full time Band 5 Clinical Audit Officer. Previous experience in undertaking audits and creating reports is essential.

The role will involve supporting the Senior Management team and Clinical Leads to undertake all necessary audits within the Directorate, including audit to ensure compliance to JAG (Endoscopy) accreditation and Screening SQAS. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the audit programme is monitored and shared at departmental level.

The post holder will also be expected to contribute to the implementation and management of the Trust and Departmental clinical audit and effectiveness programme.

The post holder will be expected to work at both Brighton and Hayward's Heath although the post is based at RSCH.

For further information please contact Kerry Fay, Clinical Manager Kerry.fay@nhs.net or Lisa Hudson, Operational Manager lisa.hudson3@nhs.net

Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.

Main duties of the job

To undertake and ensure the completion of clinical audit projects in co-operation with the operational lead for the project. To develop speciality wide project plans of work which are comparing current practice with evidence-based best practice, with special attention paid to published NICE guidelines, technology appraisals, and international procedures .

Oversee the administration of the audit programme required for national bodies such as the SQAS and Joint Advisory Group (JAG) and ensure that data for these audits is collected is accurate and submitted in line with deadlines.

To actively encourage client/patient involvement in clinical audit, and seek opportunities to involve consumers/patients where this would give added value.

To maintain a relationship with representatives of other departments within the Trust in order to keep abreast of any developments in national audit / governance initiatives which relate to the Speciality and ensure that these are brought to the attention of the nominated Lead.

Supporting the Endoscopy Lead to meet the departmental Audit Strategies

Supporting the Clinical Managers in undertaking any necessary clinical reviews

Utilise outcomes data in order to improve service provision.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of wider clinical governance issues.

To attend Speciality meetings where appropriate.

To support Governance Lead, during the departmental Quality and Gastroenterology Governance meetings

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack

Details

Date posted

15 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-7410790-DEC25

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5JJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake and ensure the completion of clinical audit projects in co-operation with the operational lead for the project.

To develop speciality wide project plans of work which are comparing current practice with evidence-based best practice, with special attention paid to published NICE guidelines, technology appraisals, and international procedures .

Oversee the administration of the audit programme required for national bodies such as the SQAS and Joint Advisory Group (JAG) and ensure that data for these audits is collected is accurate and submitted in line with deadlines.

To actively encourage client/patient involvement in clinical audit, and seek opportunities to involve consumers/patients where this would give added value.

To provide appropriate support and advice on audit design and methodology, data analysis, report writing and presentations to healthcare professionals and managers undertaking clinical audit.

To maintain a relationship with representatives of other departments within the Trust in order to keep abreast of any developments in national audit / governance initiatives which relate to the Speciality and ensure that these are brought to the attention of the nominated Lead.

Supporting the Endoscopy Lead to meet the departmental Audit Strategies

Supporting the Clinical Managers in undertaking any necessary clinical reviews

Utilise outcomes data in order to improve service provision.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of wider clinical governance issues.

To attend Speciality meetings where appropriate.

To support Governance Lead, during the departmental Quality and Gastroenterology Governance meetings

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake and ensure the completion of clinical audit projects in co-operation with the operational lead for the project.

To develop speciality wide project plans of work which are comparing current practice with evidence-based best practice, with special attention paid to published NICE guidelines, technology appraisals, and international procedures .

Oversee the administration of the audit programme required for national bodies such as the SQAS and Joint Advisory Group (JAG) and ensure that data for these audits is collected is accurate and submitted in line with deadlines.

To actively encourage client/patient involvement in clinical audit, and seek opportunities to involve consumers/patients where this would give added value.

To provide appropriate support and advice on audit design and methodology, data analysis, report writing and presentations to healthcare professionals and managers undertaking clinical audit.

To maintain a relationship with representatives of other departments within the Trust in order to keep abreast of any developments in national audit / governance initiatives which relate to the Speciality and ensure that these are brought to the attention of the nominated Lead.

Supporting the Endoscopy Lead to meet the departmental Audit Strategies

Supporting the Clinical Managers in undertaking any necessary clinical reviews

Utilise outcomes data in order to improve service provision.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of wider clinical governance issues.

To attend Speciality meetings where appropriate.

To support Governance Lead, during the departmental Quality and Gastroenterology Governance meetings

Person Specification

Shortlisting

Essential

  • Educated to A Level or equivilant level of knowledge and experience
  • Experience of working with complex data
  • Experience in undertaking audits
  • Organisational skills and attention to detail

Desirable

  • Knowledge of SQAS and JAG
  • Project Management qualification

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
  • Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
  • Good communication skills
Person Specification

Shortlisting

Essential

  • Educated to A Level or equivilant level of knowledge and experience
  • Experience of working with complex data
  • Experience in undertaking audits
  • Organisational skills and attention to detail

Desirable

  • Knowledge of SQAS and JAG
  • Project Management qualification

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
  • Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
  • Good communication skills

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5JJ


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5JJ


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Manager or Clinical Manager

Lisa Hudson or Kerry Fay

Lisa.hudson3@nhs.net

07917895357

Details

Date posted

15 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-7410790-DEC25

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5JJ


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