Audit Facilitator

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 quality improvement across the organisation.

Main duties of the job
To carry out the implementation of the Clinical Audit and Quality Improvement 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 policies and 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 national events as requested, to develop and maintain strong networks with other individuals and organisations.

Support professionals to undertake clinical audit associated with identified quality improvement. Work with colleagues to develop and implement tools and processes that enable 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:

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

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

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

• NHS Improvement
• Care Quality Commission (CQC)
• NHS performance management agenda
• National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
• Health Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP)
• Commissioning for Quality and Innovation (CQUIN)
• Patient Experience and Patient Safety

Skills
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

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

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.