About this role
Job summary
The post holder will provide specialist expertise and coordination for the delivery of the Clinical Effectiveness agenda across Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH). This includes responsibility for ensuring robust processes for clinical audit, NICE guidance, clinical guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures.
Main duties of the job
The primary focus of the role is the effective operation, monitoring and governance of the Trust's clinical audit function. The post holder will provide expert advice, oversee Trust-wide audit and effectiveness systems, ensure data accuracy, and support Care Groups to meet local and national requirements. They will analyse and interpret benchmarking data, facilitate the dissemination of learning, and contribute to improvements in clinical practice and patient outcomes.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the accompanying job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Physical Skills Essential
Skilled in use of IT packages and databases. Ability to travel across sites.
Training and Qualifications Essential
Degree in a relevant subject (e.g. IT, data, healthcare) or equivalent experience. Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Desirable
Project management qualification Further training/qualification in Quality Improvement, Audit, Governance or Data Analysis.
Experience Essential
Extensive and up-to-date knowledge of clinical audit and ability to promote best practice. Experience with clinical guidelines, NICE, and clinical audit process. Experience developing systems and processes for data capture and analysis. Understanding of NICE guidance, clinical risk management, project planning, and implementation. Experience managing and motivating staff.
Desirable
Experience supporting quality audit and effectiveness training
Communication and Relationship Skills Essential
Experience leading Trust-wide or multi-specialty audits. Ability to present and receive complex information. Ability to work collaboratively. Ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels, including clinical and corporate teams, patients, and families.
Desirable
Experience of supervising or mentoring junior staff
Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential
Strong IT and analytical skills. Ability to analyse clinical information and projects within clinical audit and effectiveness. Ability to escalate complex issues appropriately Ability to support data analysis, dashboard production and reporting for committees.
Desirable
Knowledge and competency in Microsoft 365 and SPSS (statistical package). Ability to undertake statistical analysis and produce graphs, charts, and cross tabulations.
Planning and Organisations Skills Essential
Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines. Ability to work independently and escalate issues appropriately. Ability to coordinate and administer meetings, documentation, and action tracking.
Desirable
Project management skills.
Other requirements Essential
Self-motivated, well-organised, able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines. Ability to work autonomously and as a team player.
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.
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Employer details Employer name Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)