Equal Opportunities Statement
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
Values
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
Flexible Working
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
Job Overview
We're offering an exciting opportunity for a passionate and driven individual to become part of our Clinical Audit & Effectiveness Team at Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. This pivotal role supports our commitment to quality and patient safety and offers the chance to make a meaningful impact across the Trust.
As a Clinical Audit & Effectiveness Facilitator, you'll play a key role in advancing clinical audit initiatives, driving improvement, and championing evidence-based practice and learning. You'll be instrumental in delivering and monitoring our Clinical Audit & Effectiveness portfolio, helping to identify and act on insights from both Trust-level and national priorities.
We're looking for someone who thrives working independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Important Information
Please be advised sponsorship is not eligible for this post.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can.
Main Duties
The Clinical Audit & Effectiveness Facilitator will work with the Clinical Audit & Effectiveness Team Lead to implement the Trust's Clinical Audit & Effectiveness programme in accordance with Trust Policy.
Using effective communication skills to build positive working relationship with colleagues across the organisation, the post holder will facilitate and advise on national and local clinical audit & effectiveness projects to meet Trust/Divisional/Directorate priorities, objectives and requirements.
The Clinical Audit & Effectiveness Facilitator will be a pro‑active member of the Clinical Audit & Effectiveness Team, providing leadership and support to the Team Administrators. The role also incorporates the promotion of a positive learning environment where changes are established and embedded to improve patient safety, experience and outcomes.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Embed and work to processes outlined in the Trust's Clinical Audit & Effectiveness Policy.
* Assist with the development of the annual Clinical Audit Forward Plan to assure the Trust is meeting mandatory requirements (eg CQC, National Clinical Audit and Patient Outcomes Programme, NHS standard contract).
* Provide oversight and facilitation of national and local audit activity.
* Work with colleagues to ensure clinical audit and effectiveness work programmes are in place which support timely completion of clinical audit and effectiveness projects within Divisions/Specialties.
* Be a source of expertise and provide advice throughout the Clinical Audit cycle.
* Co‑ordinate the review and assessment of NICE guidance.
* Ensure up to date and accurate records are maintained within the central clinical audit databases and other systems as appropriate.
* Produce timely and accurate reports monitoring the status of projects and NICE guidance.
* Provide Clinical Audit & Effectiveness representation at designated meetings and committees, and deputising for the Clinical Audit & Effectiveness Team Leader as appropriate.
* Produce and present reports for relevant Trust Groups/Committees (eg Clinical Effectiveness & Audit Group, Divisional meetings) and for Trust publications (eg annual Quality Account).
* Support the Clinical Audit & Effectiveness Team Leader in the day‑to‑day management of the department, including supervising the Team Administrators as required.
* Develop and deliver training in clinical audit for staff of all disciplines/levels throughout the organisation.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential criteria
* Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Knowledge, experience & expertise
Essential criteria
* Sound knowledge of the clinical audit cycle and practical experience of facilitating all stages of the clinical audit cycle.
* Demonstrable experience of working in the NHS/Healthcare.
* Experience of presenting information to Committees, Senior Management Teams and other groups.
* Good understanding of information analysis, techniques and tools and the ability to present findings clearly.
* Excellent written skills to produce formal, informal and technical documents/material to meet the needs of the department/Trus.
* The ability to work under pressure, prioritise own workload and meet tight timescales.
Desirable criteria
* Proven ability to analyse complex problems and to support staff to develop and implement practical solutions to address them.
* Knowledge of Data Security and Protection in the NHS (ie Data Protection, Information Governance, GDPR).
Communication and relationships (including management responsibilities)
Essential criteria
* Excellent inter‑personal and communication skills.
* The ability to build effective working relationships and credibility with a variety of staff groups including Senior Management Teams.
* Ability to work independently and within a team.
* Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity.
Additional Information
We encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.
Applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom should assess their likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position and review the eligibility criteria carefully.
Health and Safety
Applicants may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and recover the cost from your salary when you commence in post. You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the annual fee. This is a condition of your employment.
Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges
CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT).
Applicant Requirements
Submission for Disclosure to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Documents to download
* Clinical Audit & Effectiveness Facilitator (PDF, 125.3KB)
* Job Description Appendix A (PDF, 259.2KB)
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