Band 5 Clinical Audit Officer

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the UK is seeking a Band 5 Clinical Audit Officer to support audits within the Gastroenterology and Screening Directorate. The role involves ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, developing project plans, and supporting clinical managers. Candidates should have experience in audits, strong communication skills, and the ability to work across multiple sites. Flexible working options may be available. This role is integral to improving service delivery and ensuring high-quality clinical governance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in undertaking audits and creating reports is essential.
• Strong understanding of clinical audit processes and national accreditation standards.
• Ability to work across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and ensure the completion of clinical audit projects.
• Develop project plans comparing current practice with evidence-based best practice.
• Oversee the administration of the audit programme for national bodies.
• Encourage client/patient involvement in clinical audit.
• Maintain relationships with representatives of other departments.

Skills

Clinical audit processes

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Band 5 Clinical Audit Officer – Gastroenterology and Screening Directorate

The role will involve supporting the Senior Management team and Clinical Leads to undertake all necessary audits within the Directorate, including audits to ensure compliance to JAG (Endoscopy) accreditation and Screening SQAS. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the audit programme is monitored and shared at departmental level.

Additionally, the post holder will contribute to the implementation and management of the Trust and Departmental clinical audit and effectiveness programme, and will work at both Brighton and Haywards Heath although based at RSCH.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and ensure the completion of clinical audit projects in cooperation with the operational lead.
• Develop speciality-wide project plans comparing current practice with evidence-based best practice, referencing NICE guidelines, technology appraisals, and international procedures.
• Oversee the administration of the audit programme required for national bodies such as SQAS and JAG, ensuring data collection is accurate and deadlines are met.
• Actively encourage client/patient involvement in clinical audit and seek opportunities to involve consumers where this adds value.
• Maintain relationships with representatives of other departments within the Trust to stay abreast of developments in national audit/governance initiatives and bring them to the attention of the nominated Lead.
• Support the Endoscopy Lead in meeting departmental Audit Strategies.
• Support Clinical Managers in undertaking any necessary clinical reviews.
• Utilise outcomes data to improve service provision.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and understanding of wider clinical governance issues.
• Attend speciality meetings where appropriate.
• Support the Governance Lead during departmental Quality and Gastroenterology Governance meetings.
• Provide support and advice on audit design and methodology, data analysis, report writing and presentations to healthcare professionals and managers.

Requirements

• Previous experience in undertaking audits and creating reports is essential.
• Strong understanding of clinical audit processes and national accreditation standards (e.g., JAG, SQAS).
• Ability to work across multiple sites (RSCH, Brighton, Haywards Heath).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Important information for applicants

We strongly discourage AI tools in completing your application; responses should reflect your own voice. Applications relying heavily on AI-generated content may result in rejection.

Flexible working options can be discussed with the recruiting/line manager.

Disclosing a DBS check is part of the safe working environment; offers are made in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship may be considered for roles meeting eligibility criteria. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the criteria.

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK as this role does not meet visa sponsorship criteria.

Contact

For further information please contact Kerry Fay, Clinical Manager – [email protected] or Lisa Hudson, Operational Manager – [email protected]

About UHSussex

UHSussex is one of the UK's largest acute trusts, delivering excellent care across Sussex. We value compassion, inclusion, and respect. As a Disability Confident Employer and Veterans aware trust, we provide diverse staff networks and well‑being support, encouraging all applicants to contribute to our mission of delivering excellent care.