Audit Officer

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279); Lewes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in the UK is hiring a full-time Band 5 Clinical Audit Officer within the Gastroenterology and Screening Directorate. This role involves supporting management in audits and ensuring compliance with national accreditation standards. Candidates must have A Level education, experience in audits, and strong organizational skills. The position requires working at multiple locations and offers opportunities to improve clinical governance. Interested applicants should note that this role does not offer visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Experience in undertaking audits.
• Knowledge of SQAS and JAG is desirable.
• Project Management qualification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and ensure completion of clinical audit projects.
• Develop project plans comparing current practice with best practice.
• Administer audits for national bodies ensuring data accuracy.
• Encourage patient involvement in clinical audit.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Experience working with complex data

Good communication skills

Education

Education to A Level or equivalent

Job description

About our Trust
At UHSussex we are proud to be one of the UK's largest acute trusts, with a longstanding commitment to excellence, ambition, and values that embody the NHS. Our diverse, talented, and dedicated staff work together to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for patients, staff, and the community. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Job Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a full‑time Band 5 Clinical Audit Officer in the Gastroenterology and Screening Directorate. The role involves supporting senior management and clinical leads to undertake audits, ensure compliance with JAG (Endoscopy) accreditation and Screening SQAS, and contribute to the Trust’s clinical audit and effectiveness programme. The post holder will operate at both Brighton and Hayward's Heath, although based at RSCH.

Contact for further information: Kerry Fay, Clinical Manager ([e-mail]) or Lisa Hudson, Operational Manager ([e-mail]).

Note: This position does not meet the visa sponsorship threshold. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. See our accessibility page for alternative application access options.

Main Duties

• Undertake and ensure completion of clinical audit projects in collaboration with the operational project lead.
• Develop specialty‑wide project plans comparing current practice with evidence‑based best practice, including NICE guidelines, technology appraisals, and international procedures.
• Administer the audit programme required for national bodies such as SQAS and JAG, ensuring accurate data collection and timely submission.
• Encourage patient involvement in clinical audit and identify opportunities for consumer participation.
• Maintain relationships with representatives of other Trust departments to stay abreast of national audit and governance initiatives and report relevant developments.
• Support the Endoscopy Lead to meet departmental audit strategies.
• Assist Clinical Managers with necessary clinical reviews.
• Utilise outcomes data to improve service provision.
• Demonstrate knowledge of wider clinical governance issues.
• Attend specialty and governance meetings as appropriate.
• Support Governance Lead during departmental Quality and Gastroenterology Governance meetings.

Person Specification – Shortlisting

Essential Criteria

• Education to A Level or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Experience working with complex data.
• Experience in undertaking audits.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of SQAS and JAG.
• Project Management qualification.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – Essential Criteria

• Evidence of personal development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
• Evidence of championing diversity in previous roles (as appropriate).
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills.

Documents to Download

• Job Description & Person Specification (PDF, 456.4 KB)
• All Staff Networks About Us Flyer (PDF, 304.4 KB)
• Guide to completing an application form (PDF, 385.9 KB)