About this role
Job summary
The postholder will supportthe Clinical Audit & Effectiveness function at a time when the Trust is in the process of launchingour10year strategy with quality improvement at its heart. You will join a well-established Quality Governance structure and will be an essential part of the team.
Clinical Audit Officers are an integral part of supporting and enabling clinicians to participate in the NCAPOP national audit programme, and providing expertise to guide and advise on the identification and delivery of local audit priorities. The Clinical Audit & Effectiveness Team are critical in enabling the Trust to monitor the quality of care it provides to patients. The team support clinical colleagues in identifying opportunities for improvements and implementing change that results in better options and outcomes for the population we serve.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Clinical Audit & Effectiveness Facilitator is a key member of the Clinical Audit & Effectiveness Team, working with the Clinical Audit & Effectiveness Manager to ensure that the organisation has an effective and robust Clinical Audit Programme in place which leads to improvements in patient care.
The post holder will provide advice and guidance on all aspects of clinical audit to teams across the organisation, ensuring that clinical audit activity is appropriately supported by the Clinical Audit & Effectiveness Team.
In addition, the Senior Clinical Audit & Effectiveness Facilitator will support the Trust's process for the implementation of NICE Guidance.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.
Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to degree level in a subject containing a significant R&D, project management or data analysis element or equivalent experience.
Qualifications Essential
Postgraduate diploma in QI/Clinical Audit or equivalent level of experience obtained in a QI/Clinical Audit role within the NHS.
Skills Essential
Understanding and awareness of the NHS quality agenda including excellent understanding and working knowledge of the Clinical Audit process.
Knowledge Desirable
Awareness of governance framework / analysis and R&D methodologies
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Employer details Employer name Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Leighton hospital
Leighton Hospital, Middlewich Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 4QJ
Crewe
CW1 4QJ
Employer's website https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)