Clinical Audit Facilitator

NHS Blood and Transplant; Manchester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Blood and Transplant seeks a Clinical Audit professional in Manchester to enhance patient care through audit activities. Join a dynamic team dedicated to continuous improvement while enjoying opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment, embodying NHS values.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

NHS pension scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate in a relevant subject area or relevant experience to degree level.
• Demonstrates commitment to continued professional development.
• Clinical Audit or Research experience required.

Responsibilities

• Promote, develop, and implement clinical audit across NHSBT.
• Support clinical teams in planning and implementing audit projects.
• Provide training and support to staff undertaking clinical audits.

Skills

Data Interpretation

Presentation Skills

Clinical Auditing

Education

Relevant degree or experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job summary

The Clinical Audit Team is responsible for the promotion, development, implementation and integration of clinical audit activity across NHSBT, supporting the continuous improvement of the quality of care provided to patients, donors and customers. You will become part of a committed, multi-skilled and proactive professional team, using your specialist expertise, and learning new skills every day. This is a fast moving and variable environment.This role is essential and will directly contribute to the saving and improving of patients' lives. With a focus on building capability, there will be plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and receive coaching from the department lead and wider team. You will be a role model for NHSBT, demonstrating our values to make sure that NHSBT is an inclusive place to work for others. In addition to working for a unique, national NHS Employer, we will provide you with an extensive induction and ongoing development programme specific to support you in achieving your career ambitions.
Main duties of the job

In this role you will be responsible for the promotion, development, implementation and integration of clinical audit activity across NHSBT, supporting the continuous improvement of the quality of care provided to patients, donors and customers. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing support to the Senior Clinical Audit Facilitator to promote, develop and implement clinical audit in NHSBT.
• Acting as an expert resource to clinical teams on the planning and implementation of clinical audit projects, designing practical methodologies, data collection and data analysis and assisting with the dissemination of findings.
• Facilitating the integration of clinical audit into daily practice to ensure that donors and patients receive quality services and care
• Providing training and support to staff required to undertake clinical audit
• Ensuring a timely, accurate and relevant response is made to all who contact the Clinical Audit Team

You will be required to travel and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice.

About us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

A starting salary of £31,049 - £37,796 per annum in accordance with 2025-2026 Agenda for Change (AfC).

A full time, permanent opportunity to join as a Band 5, and progress with NHSBT.

NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.

27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years' service and to 33 days after 10 years.

NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions

We've fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It's open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

Job description
Job responsibilities

What we offer:

A starting salary of £31,049 - £37,796 per annum in accordance with 2025-2026 Agenda for Change (AfC).

A full time, permanent opportunity to join as a Band 5, and progress with NHSBT.

NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.

27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years' service and to 33 days after 10 years.

NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions

We've fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It's open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Graduate in a relevant subject area or relevant experience to degree level
• Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)

Experience

Essential

• Clinical Audit or Research experience
• Working experience of an NHS/Healthcare setting
• Ability to interpret complex data and present clearly and concisely in written and verbal reports
• Demonstrates the ability to deliver presentations to a target audience
• Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint)

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Graduate in a relevant subject area or relevant experience to degree level
• Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)

Experience

Essential

• Clinical Audit or Research experience
• Working experience of an NHS/Healthcare setting
• Ability to interpret complex data and present clearly and concisely in written and verbal reports
• Demonstrates the ability to deliver presentations to a target audience
• Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant
Address

NHSBT - Manchester

Plymouth Grove

Manchester

M13 9LL

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