Job summary
To join our services we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Audit Facilitator, who wants to participate and contribute to the Clinical Effectiveness agenda by supporting the development and implementation of Quality Improvement measures within the Trust, this will include providing guidance and assurance, support, advice and training to staff throughout the organisation. In return for this commitment we will support and develop your potential and skills through regular supervision and development in this busy role within our friendly Trust.
An opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Audit Facilitator, to join the Clinical Effectiveness Team. Successful applicants will be offered a full induction into the service and Trust. Supervision and PDR is offered regularly and the ethos is one of developing staff. The successful applicant will be a reliable, enthusiastic and dynamic individual with strong communication skills with the ability to contribute to qualityimprovement across the organisation.
Main duties of the job
To carry out the implementation of the Clinical Audit and QualityImprovement Priorities throughout the Trust. Follow and support the Audit Framework which incorporates Clinical Effectiveness, Patient Safety and Patient Experience.
Contribute to the review and development and implementation of policiesand procedures within the Clinical Effectiveness Teams portfolio.
Work with colleagues in the Care Group Teams to identify SMART actions, produce presentations/ reports/ papers as required for Quality meetings and to keep an accurate record of any Action Plans associated with findings from projects.
To attend and participate in the Clinical Effectiveness Team meetings, Care Group Meetings including the Care Group Quality meetings, and any other relevant meetings, as and when required.
Attend any identified local, regional and national events to keep up to date with evidence-based practice, own development and regional and national developments.
Represent the Clinical Effectiveness Team at local, regional and nationalevents as requested, to develop and maintain strong networks with otherindividuals and organisations.
Support professionals to undertake clinical audit associated with identified quality improvement.
Work with colleagues to develop and implement tools and processes thatenable a consistent approach
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths Grade C or above or equivalent
- Attendance at relevant courses or relevant experience in relation to clinical audit
Desirable
- Educated to degree level
- ECDL
- Attendance at leadership and management course or equivalent knowledge and experience
- Project management qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical Quality/effectiveness/audit project management methods
- Understanding of confidentiality requirements
- Systems which support delivery of evidence based healthcare
- Clinical assurance and performance management systems
- Knowledge of healthcare performance and assurance
Desirable
- Working knowledge in relation to: NHS Improvement
- Care Quality Commission (CQC)
- NHS performance management agenda
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
- Health Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP)
- Commissioning for Quality and Innovation (CQUIN)
- Patient Experience and Patient Safety
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Whilst working as part of a close team, use own initiative to plan, prioritise and manage own workload without day to day supervision
- Able to meet tight deadlines and cope with conflicting demands
- Good organisational skills
- Proven IT skills including Microsoft Word, use of spreadsheets and databases, PowerPoint, email and the internet
- Numerate
- Able to analyse and interpret complex data from a range of sources
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Report writing skills
- Presentation skills
Desirable
- Teaching/training skills
- Desktop publishing
Experience
Essential
- NHS experience in relation to performance and assurance
- Clinical Quality/effectiveness/audit project work experience
- Liaising with senior staff in a complex organisation
- Report writing
Desirable
- Planning and delivering training
- Presenting reports to a range of audiences
- Experience in a clinical setting
- Experience of working across organisational boundaries
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach - adaptable to deal with situations as they arise
- Reliable and conscientious
- Active interest in improving service quality
- Able to work as part of a team
- Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area
- Willing to attend courses, conferences and other methods of learning in relation to job role
- Demonstrable leadership skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths Grade C or above or equivalent
- Attendance at relevant courses or relevant experience in relation to clinical audit
Desirable
- Educated to degree level
- ECDL
- Attendance at leadership and management course or equivalent knowledge and experience
- Project management qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical Quality/effectiveness/audit project management methods
- Understanding of confidentiality requirements
- Systems which support delivery of evidence based healthcare
- Clinical assurance and performance management systems
- Knowledge of healthcare performance and assurance
Desirable
- Working knowledge in relation to: NHS Improvement
- Care Quality Commission (CQC)
- NHS performance management agenda
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
- Health Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP)
- Commissioning for Quality and Innovation (CQUIN)
- Patient Experience and Patient Safety
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Whilst working as part of a close team, use own initiative to plan, prioritise and manage own workload without day to day supervision
- Able to meet tight deadlines and cope with conflicting demands
- Good organisational skills
- Proven IT skills including Microsoft Word, use of spreadsheets and databases, PowerPoint, email and the internet
- Numerate
- Able to analyse and interpret complex data from a range of sources
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Report writing skills
- Presentation skills
Desirable
- Teaching/training skills
- Desktop publishing
Experience
Essential
- NHS experience in relation to performance and assurance
- Clinical Quality/effectiveness/audit project work experience
- Liaising with senior staff in a complex organisation
- Report writing
Desirable
- Planning and delivering training
- Presenting reports to a range of audiences
- Experience in a clinical setting
- Experience of working across organisational boundaries
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach - adaptable to deal with situations as they arise
- Reliable and conscientious
- Active interest in improving service quality
- Able to work as part of a team
- Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area
- Willing to attend courses, conferences and other methods of learning in relation to job role
- Demonstrable leadership 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.
