Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and well organised individual to be a part of the Clinical Audit Team. You will become a core member of staff within a friendly and supportive Team, enabling the promotion and support of clinical audit activity throughout the Health Board. The Post Holder will play a key role in helping the organisation drive forward improvements in quality and the care that our patients receive.
The successful applicant will need to be self-motivated and hard working with a strong commitment to healthcare quality improvement and knowledge of clinical audit or similar activity. Previous experience of working withinan Audit & Effectiveness, Project Management, Governance or a Quality Improvement department is very useful to this role although knowledge and skills from other areas are welcome additions to our diverse team.
Clinical Audit is a small specialised field and support and training are offered to all new team members.
Main duties of the job
You will need to be able to demonstrate sound computer literacy skills with a good experience of working with databases, spreadsheets and other software. This role requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and you will need to be a confident and productive team member. Excellent organisational skills and an ability to pay close attention to detail is essential for the post.
As a Clinical Audit Facilitator you will lead the Team on a portfolio of projects and support clinicians and service leads to achieve continuous improvement through clinical audit.
The Clinical Audit Department is a small team with offices located at each of the 4 acute hospitals. The Team offers a friendly and supportive environment and we meet regularly to discuss and share ideas. We are a long standing and well established team within the Health Board. The Team is administrative in nature but there are many opportunities to engage with staff at all levels and across the whole of the organisation. We focus on a core programme of work which can be highly varied and we are always keen to explore new ways of working.
The post will be supporting the Bronglais Hospital Team. Some regular travel to the Bronglais Hospital Site will be expected if this is not the negotiated base site.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 15/07/2024
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 15/07/2024
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a Clinical Audit, Clinical Effectiveness or Governance department
- Demonstrate experience of working with database and spreadsheet information systems including mailmerge
- Experience of complex data analysis and interpretation skills, including the production of detailed written reports
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Teaching, training
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- ECDL or equivalent experience
- Sound knowledge and understanding of Clinical Audit
- Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology
Desirable
- Any additional & relevant qualifications e.g Word processing, Microsoft Office
- Improving Quality Together at Bronze level
- IT Qualification relating to database management
- Familiarity with National Clinical Audit priorities
- Understanding of Clinical Governance, NICE and HQIP
Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner and to external venues
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a Clinical Audit, Clinical Effectiveness or Governance department
- Demonstrate experience of working with database and spreadsheet information systems including mailmerge
- Experience of complex data analysis and interpretation skills, including the production of detailed written reports
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Teaching, training
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- ECDL or equivalent experience
- Sound knowledge and understanding of Clinical Audit
- Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology
Desirable
- Any additional & relevant qualifications e.g Word processing, Microsoft Office
- Improving Quality Together at Bronze level
- IT Qualification relating to database management
- Familiarity with National Clinical Audit priorities
- Understanding of Clinical Governance, NICE and HQIP
Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner and to external venues
Language Skills
Desirable
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).
