Clinical Audit Officer

St. John Ambulance; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable first aid organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Clinical Audit Officer to coordinate and conduct clinical audits across services. The role involves collecting and analyzing clinical data to ensure best practices and regulatory compliance, preparing audit reports, and collaborating with stakeholders to implement improvements. The ideal candidate will have experience in clinical audits, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. This position promotes a supportive workplace culture with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

33 days holiday

Hybrids and flexible working

Health and wellbeing support

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical audits or governance within a healthcare setting.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical audits and develop aligned audit plans.
• Analyze clinical data to identify trends for improvement.
• Prepare and present audit reports to stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of audit recommendations.

Skills

Clinical audits

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data interpretation

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Clinical Audit Officer

Hybrid

Full Time/Permanent

Our offer to you

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do.

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) – increasing to 38 days over 5 years
• Hybrid, Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme, Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Health and Wellbeing portal – access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts – you will have access to Blue Light and NHS discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym membership, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping

About Us

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,400 employees and over 28,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning. As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services (e.g. Ambulance response) and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them (e.g. our Volunteers and Community Advocates, and Young Responders programmes).

Job Summary

The Clinical Audit Officer at St John Ambulance is a key member of the clinical team, driving the continual improvement of patient care and safety through the coordination, delivery, and reporting of clinical audit activities. This role works closely with clinical governance teams, frontline volunteers, and management to ensure that clinical practices consistently meet best practice standards and regulatory requirements, supporting excellence across the organisation.

About You

• Proven experience in clinical audits, quality assurance, or governance within a healthcare setting.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, with attention to detail and a systematic approach to problem‑solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects to deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across professional backgrounds.
• Commitment to upholding St John Ambulance's values and promoting the continual improvement of patient care.

About the Role

• Coordinate and conduct clinical audits across St John Ambulance services, developing audit plans aligned with organisational priorities, national standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collect, analyse, and interpret clinical data to identify trends, highlight areas for improvement, and recognise examples of good practice.
• Prepare clear audit reports, present findings to stakeholders, and collaborate with clinical leads and training teams to develop and implement action plans.
• Monitor and support the implementation of audit recommendations, ensuring improvements are embedded and sustained.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of clinical audit methodologies, regulatory guidance, and quality improvement principles, promoting a culture of learning and compliance.

St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women's groups. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.

’St John Ambulance is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice. Therefore, all successful applicants will undergo pre‑employment checks, including DBS Clearance, as part of the onboarding process, if applicable to the nature of the role'.