Job overview

This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the ‘ECT Family’ this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.

Clinical audit is a quality improvement tool used within NHS organisations to demonstrate quality and safety and to benchmark local improvement within local services against national standards. The role of the Clinical Effectiveness Facilitator is to support the operational Directorates to monitor their service areas clinical audit activity as defined by the annual audit programme, ensuring compliance with Clinical Audit Policy and procedures. To support and work with the service area audit leads to facilitate the development of clinical audit activities in line with the Clinical Audit Strategy. Provide support and advice to staff on the implementation of audit governance and promote evidence-based practice to improve patient care.

Hours per week: 30

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

Quality check and monitor service area clinical audit activity as defined by the annual audit programme, ensuring compliance with Clinical Audit Policy and procedures.

To assist clinicians in the production of the local annual clinical audit programme in line with local, regional and national requirements.

To support the collection of evidence as required for National Confidential Enquiries in Patient Outcomes and Death (NCEPOD).

To assist in the co-ordination of audits as required.

To produce reports for presentation to demonstrate robust governance implementation and provide assurance.

Support the implementation of systems in audit to evaluate service standards and measure benefits. 

To administrate of the Clinical Audit & Effectiveness Sub-committee and provide relevant information to assist in the production of clinical audit reports.

To support in the completion of writing audit summaries of findings to enable clinicians to develop recommendations and action plans.

Support the various specialties in completing NICE guidance baseline assessments and quality standards checklists.

Maintain a central database for GIRFT reports and monitor the completion of action plans developed from GIRFT audit findings.

Contribute to local procedure and policy development as necessary.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.