Clinical Audit and Effectiveness Support Officer

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Nursery onsite at Exeter

Staff discounts

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Audit & Effectiveness Support Officer in Exeter. The role supports clinical audit, quality improvement and NICE guidance programmes, registering audits and maintaining records while coordinating with clinical teams.

Excellent organisational, communication and data skills are essential. NHS experience with governance or NICE guidance is advantageous, with opportunities for professional development within a supportive

Qualifications

• Organised and detail-focused candidate with data handling experience.
• Experience supporting audits, quality improvement or NICE guidance is advantageous.
• Strong administrative and cross-team coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical audit and NICE guidance activity across the Trust.
• Maintain accurate records and digital systems.
• Support data collection and reporting and monitor deadlines.
• Follow up outstanding actions with clinical teams and colleagues.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Data handling

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for an organised and motivated Clinical Audit & Effectiveness Support Officer to join our team. You will help coordinate clinical audit and NICE guidance activity across the Trust, maintain accurate records and digital systems, support data collection and reporting, monitor progress against deadlines, and follow up outstanding actions. Working with clinical teams and colleagues across the organisation, you will contribute to providing assurance and supporting continuous improvements in the quality and safety of patient care., Are you organised, detail-focused and passionate about supporting improvements in patient care? We are looking for a motivated Clinical Audit & Effectiveness Support Officer to join our team. This is a varied and rewarding role supporting the Trust's clinical audit, quality improvement and NICE guidance programmes. You will help register local and national clinical audits, maintain accurate records and digital systems, support data collection and reporting, monitor NICE progress against deadlines, and follow up outstanding assessments and actions. Working closely with clinical teams and colleagues across the Trust, you will help ensure that reliable information is available to support assurance, learning and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will have excellent organisational and communication skills, strong attention to detail and confidence using Microsoft Office and other digital information systems. Experience of working with data, maintaining accurate records and supporting projects is essential. Previous NHS, clinical audit, quality improvement or NICE guidance experience would be advantageous. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team and develop your knowledge and experience within clinical governance while contributing to safer, higher-quality patient care.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people's own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you are starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there. Salary is not the only financial benefit You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available - if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.