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Job summary

Main area
Clinical Audit
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 34 hours per week
Job ref
100-AC312-1025
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Negotiable
Town
Negotiable
Salary
£27,898 - £30,615 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/11/2025 23:59
Interview date
24/11/2025

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Clinical Audit Officer

Band 4

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.


 

Job overview

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and organised individual to be a part of the Clinical Audit Team. You will become a core member of staff within a friendly and supportive Team, enabling the promotion and support of clinical audit activity throughout the Health Board. The Post Holder will play a key role in helping the organisation drive forward improvements in quality and the care that our patients receive. 

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will need to be self-motivated and hard working with a readiness to learn about the role of the Clinical Audit Department and wider quality agenda.   Previous experience of working within an administrative, secretarial or similar role will provide you with a firm foundation although knowledge and skills from other areas are welcome additions to our diverse team.

Clinical Audit is a small and specialised field, where some previous knowledge is essential. However, training and support is accessible for all new members of staff'.

You will need to be able to demonstrate practical knowledge and experience of working with databases, spreadsheets and other software. You will have good interpersonal and communication skills, and will be organised and an excellent team player. An ability to pay close attention to detail is essential and a key part of the role.

As a Clinical Audit Officer, you will provide an array of administrative support for a large variety of projects. Working with senior staff the postholder will provide support for clinicians ensuring that quality improvement is at the heart of every project.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

 

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

  • Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
  • Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
  • Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
  • 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
  • Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 24.11.25

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Level 3 qualification (e.g. A Levels, AS Levels, NVQ3) or equivalent demonstrable experience of administrative / office skills and knowledge
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
  • Knowledge of Clinical Audit, Clinical Governance, Quality Improvement or similar activities.
Desirable criteria
  • “Improving Quality Together” at Bronze level
  • Knowledge of Clinical Governance, NICE and HQIP
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of medical terminology

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working within an administrative setting
  • Experience of working with database and spreadsheet information systems
  • Experience of data analysis and interpretation skills, including the production of written reports
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working within a Clinical Audit, Clinical Effectiveness or Governance department
  • Experience of working within the NHS
  • Experience of delivering training
  • Experience of in- house IT systems (AMaT, WPAS etc.)

Circumstances

Essential criteria
  • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner and to external venues

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegDisability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Ian Bebb
Job title
Clinical Audit Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Carol Williams

Deputy Clinical Audit Manager

Tel: 07929 655660

[email protected]

 

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