Clinical Audit and Effectiveness Lead

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care -our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.Job overviewThe key responsibilities of the post(s) are to provide clinical audit leadership and operational management support for the Clinical Audit & Effectiveness Team and facilitating delivery of the Trust Quality Assurance Programmes. The post holder will provide clinical knowledge to support data collection, analysis and reporting for Trust clinical audit projects. In addition, the post holder will collate and report complex data both qualitative and analytical, from a variety of sources including the Trust's patient electronic system. This will include data required for performance reporting to Trust Committees and Groups.Main duties of the jobThe successful applicant will need to have a flexible approach to work, demonstrate excellent leadership and team working skills and have a positive developmental approach to service improvement. The post holder will be based at Lanchester Road, Durham but will be required to work across all Trust location sites.Additional contact details: Pete Hutchinson: [email protected]Working for our organisationWe are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care -our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesThe Clinical Audit & Effectiveness Lead is responsible for supporting and enhancing the profile of clinical audit and effectiveness within the Trust by:Key involvement in the development and delivery of the Trust prioritised Quality Assurance Programmes.Providing specialist clinical audit and clinical effectiveness advice, awareness and training (via in house training) to healthcare professionals, with the aim of improving the quality of clinical care for patients.Collection, collation and analysis of clinical audit and effectiveness data.Communicating clinical audit and effectiveness findings orally and in writing to multidisciplinary audiences.Providing supervision and support to the Senior Clinical Audit & Effectiveness Co-ordinator and to the members of the Clinical Audit Team and supporting the Quality Governance Manager (non-clinical).Supporting the, to develop and manage the quality of the data collected and reported in Trust Clinical Audit and Quality Assurance Reports.Deputising for the Quality Governance Manager (non-clinical).Co-ordinating and promoting clinician and service user and carer involvement to ensure robust, quality audits are carried out.Promoting at all times a positive image of people with mental health conditions and/or learning disabilities.Promoting at all times a positive image of the Clinical Audit & Effectiveness Department and the wider Trust.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 specificationQualificationsEssential criteriaHealthcare related degree or comparable experienceExperienceEssential criteriaProven experience working in a clinical audit and/ or clinical effectiveness role or related healthcare roleotherDesirable criteriaAbility to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.SkillsEssential criteriaAble to use data sampling and data collection methods.Data analysis to complete frequencies, distributions and percentages and display these as graphs and chartsAble to apply systematic decision-making whilst reviewing complex and occasionally conflicting information from a number of sources.Able to impart difficult / complex information to a wide audience.Capacity to work confidently and competently with complex computerised datasets.Advanced level of keyboard skills that include the ability to enter information accurately and quickly.Strong project management skills.Working to tight deadlines and able to work autonomously.Good organisational skills with the ability to plan and execute a number of overlapping projects.Strong leadership skills.Good time management and prioritisation skills with the ability to plan ahead to meet tight deadlines without compromising standards.Positive attitude and flexible approach to working; able to re-organise tasks as appropriate in response to changing demands.Able to arrange meetings/ events and co-ordinate attendance.Able to communicate clearly and professionally with a wide range of people including hospital staff, clinicians and consultants.Able to summarise information whilst retaining meaningGood oral communication skills including professional telephone manner and informal and formal presentation skills.Able to use tact and diplomacy in communicating information.Able to persuade and influence others to contribute in projects.Able to work independently whilst remaining a cohesive team memberAble to complete tasks with good attention to detail and to a high level of accuracy.Able to deal confidentially with personal and sensitive information.Able to adhere to set guidelines and procedures.Personal AttributesEssential criteriaAble to work in accordance with the Trust Values and Behaviours.Committed to continual quality and service improvement.Self-aware and committed to continual professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision.Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilitiesCommitted to promoting a positive image of the Nursing and Governance Directorate and the wider Trust.If the contract type on the vacancy states 'Fixed Term' this would mean the vacancy is being advertised to address a temporary need for the duration stipulated on the advert, however, in the event that permanent funding is secured for the post the successful applicant will be confirmed in post on a permanent basis.Internal applicants must ensure that prior to applying they have agreement from their current line manager that they can be released on a secondment basis.Newly Qualified NursesAll band 5 nursing positions are only open to those candidates who already have their NMC registration in place and have successfully completed a preceptorship programme. Please note: Newly qualified applicants or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process, for more information about this process please contact: [email protected]TEWV encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is committed to the protection of staff, service users and visitors to the Trust from second hand smoke and currently operates a no smoking policy which ensures all buildings and grounds are smoke free.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals who have experience of mental ill health or learning disabilities. Our service users and carers tell us our staff should be consistently concerned with maintaining and improving care with pride, empathy and compassion.This job advert may close as soon as sufficient suitable applications have been received. If interested please apply for this post as soon as possible.In order for your application to be successfully processed we will require references from your current and previous employer(s) which must cover a minimum period of three years. Please ensure that the reference section of your application is completed appropriately giving the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current and previous line manager(s). If this section is not fully completed your application may not be processed.If your application is successful, the information you give on your application form will be used to create and be retained on your electronic staff record and to provide access to core Trust systems.Please note that if the post you are applying for requires a DBS check, you will be required to also subscribe to the DBS Update Service, if successful, and thereafter renew your subscription each year. The Trust will reimburse the subscription fee.After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred Third party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, that as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. By applying for this post you are agreeing to Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail. You should check your SPAM folders as well as your inbox. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) .Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) . Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.Please note that not everyone needs a 'Skilled Worker' visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.Employer certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirementsThe postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.Documents to downloadJob Description and Person Specification ( PDF , 456.4 KB )Mindful Employer Recruitment ( PDF , 93.4 KB )Probationary Period Procedure ( PDF , 244.1 KB )Our Journey to Change ( PDF , 1.0 MB )
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