Job summary
Clinical audit fulfils a vital role within the NHS, it is
the tool that offers the greatest potential to assess the quality of care
routinely provided for NHS users and is a primary driver for improving the
quality, safety and deliver of patient care.
The clinical audit team supports the development and
delivery of the Trusts Quality and Clinical Audit Strategies and champions an
open, honest and inclusive culture. We aim to support our colleagues in
ensuring that patients receive the best possible care and to drive continuous
improvement and innovation, leading to Improvements to both staff and patient experience.
The post holder will work closely with staff at
all levels across the organisation to ensure that individual clinical audit
projects are undertaken in accordance with internal policies and external
requirements, that projects are completed, and that accurate records are
maintained. They will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of
these projects as well as improvement projects within the clinical audit team.
Main duties of the job
- To ensuring that clinical audit/quality improvement
projects are carried out effectively, and appropriate action plans are developed
to improve the service.
- Interrogation of Trust databases and other Trust data
sources to identify patients for inclusion in clinical audit and other audit
projects.
- Extraction and processing of data from case records,
registers and other sources
- Complete and/or monintor data entry on to various digital
platforms
- To maintain clinical audit documentation to ensure that it
is kept up to date
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement by engaging
with internal QI activities
- Preparation of reports
- Support the production and maintenance of procedures,
presentations, templates, training materials and other documentation.
- Use initiative to resolve issues independently, while
escalating issues/ concerns to the line manager as appropriate.
- Support the application of the Trusts
information governance policies
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will;
Work closely with the Clinical audit Facilitator and
Clinical Audit & Quality Assurance Lead, to coordinate individual clinical
audit projects, and develop close working relationships with staff at all
levels across the Trust.
Ensure that that clinical audit activity is appropriately
recorded and that it is undertaken in accordance with external and internal
requirements.
Positivity impact the care patients receive through the
collection and processing of clinical data to produce impactful reports that
demonstrate the Trusts performance against specific policies or guidelines;
Highlighting both areas of excellence, and where necessary, opportunity for
improvement.
Be supported by the Clinical Audit & Quality Assurance
Lead and Clinical Audit Facilitator to drive innovation and contribute the to
the continuous improvement of the clinical audit service by highlighting
potential improvements and contributing to the development robust systems and
processes.
Be fully supported in your professional development and have
the opportunity to help shape the future of quality within the Trust.
Receive direction, but will be expected to
manage their own workload, determine priorities, achieve deadlines and identify
future tasks and work needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will;
Work closely with the Clinical audit Facilitator and
Clinical Audit & Quality Assurance Lead, to coordinate individual clinical
audit projects, and develop close working relationships with staff at all
levels across the Trust.
Ensure that that clinical audit activity is appropriately
recorded and that it is undertaken in accordance with external and internal
requirements.
Positivity impact the care patients receive through the
collection and processing of clinical data to produce impactful reports that
demonstrate the Trusts performance against specific policies or guidelines;
Highlighting both areas of excellence, and where necessary, opportunity for
improvement.
Be supported by the Clinical Audit & Quality Assurance
Lead and Clinical Audit Facilitator to drive innovation and contribute the to
the continuous improvement of the clinical audit service by highlighting
potential improvements and contributing to the development robust systems and
processes.
Be fully supported in your professional development and have
the opportunity to help shape the future of quality within the Trust.
Receive direction, but will be expected to
manage their own workload, determine priorities, achieve deadlines and identify
future tasks and work needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent qualification.
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent workbased experience.
Desirable
- Evidence or recent/ongoing further education and training.
- Evidence of clinical audit training / study
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to interpret and present data in a meaningful way to draw out key points and help drive improvement
- Broad understanding of the importance of quality improvement within health care
- Broad understanding of the NHS and the key determinants of health and health care policies
- Good understanding of the quality and patient safety agenda in healthcare
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Positive attitude towards change, and highly motivated to learn new skills.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Data Protection Act
- Good knowledge and understanding of Clinical Audit
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a quality assurance, regulatory audit, clinical governance or similar role
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a healthcare setting
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent qualification.
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent workbased experience.
Desirable
- Evidence or recent/ongoing further education and training.
- Evidence of clinical audit training / study
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to interpret and present data in a meaningful way to draw out key points and help drive improvement
- Broad understanding of the importance of quality improvement within health care
- Broad understanding of the NHS and the key determinants of health and health care policies
- Good understanding of the quality and patient safety agenda in healthcare
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Positive attitude towards change, and highly motivated to learn new skills.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Data Protection Act
- Good knowledge and understanding of Clinical Audit
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a quality assurance, regulatory audit, clinical governance or similar role
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a healthcare setting
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post.
Additional information
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
