Clinical Effectiveness Support Officer

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

The Clinical Effectiveness Support Officer will proactively support the Clinical Effectiveness Lead to maintain robust process, documentation and communication to provide assurance to the Trust Board and Senior Managers and will undertake a range of responsibilities within clinical effectiveness, which underpin specialist activities including:

Clinical Policies, NICE Guidelines (National Institute of Health and Care Excellence), Clinical Audit.

Based within the Corporate Nursing and Facilities Directorate, the post holder will be a member of the Clinical Effectiveness Team and report to the Clinical Effectiveness Lead contributing to the delivery of Quality Assurance through all clinical effectiveness activities; ensuring they are aligned and contribute towards the achievement of the Trust's overall strategic objectives for quality.

Main duties of the job

• Participate as an effective member of the Clinical Effectiveness Team, communicating and sharing information and team responsibilities with colleagues, and contributing to the smooth running of the Clinical Effectiveness portfolio of: Clinical Policy, NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) and Clinical Audit.
• Liaise with relevant services, stakeholders, and identified leads to set up meetings and assure engagement, as directed by the Clinical Effectiveness Lead.
• Proactively support the Clinical Effectiveness team to maintain robust process, documentation and communication to provide assurance to the Trust Board and Senior Managers.
• Act as a point of contact for the aforementioned Clinical Effectiveness responsibilities, direct and advise accordingly and respond to enquiries from Care Groups and specialism service areas within the Trust.
• Contribute in 1:1 and group meetings to support Clinical Effectiveness work.
• Support to develop Excel spreadsheets, data collections tools, and contribute to the preparation of presentations & reports for healthcare professionals, incorporating tables and graphs as required. Ensure that all required documentation is completed correctly and liaise with appropriate personnel where further work is required.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected. We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

Qualifications Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration (or equivalent)
• Recognised Quality Improvement/Clinical effectiveness/Clinical audit QSIR Training or equivalent
• ECDL or equivalent knowledge which demonstrates proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint etc.

Knowledge Essential

• Previous experience of Quality Improvement in relation to project management methods/ NICE guidance
• Understanding of systems which support delivery of evidence-based healthcare
• Previous experience of working in a large complex organisation
• Understanding of confidentiality requirements
• Previous experience of Policy management or Clinical assurance and performance management systems
• An understanding of Mental health (Adults and/or CAMHS) Learning Disability, Drug and Alcohol services, Neurology Services, Hospice, Adult In Patient and Community Services, Forensic Service and Older Peoples Mental Health services.

Skills Essential

• Able to plan, prioritise and manage own workload without day-to-day supervision
• Able to use own initiative and judgement to analyze and resolve problems
• Able to deliver deadlines on a wide range of administrative/project processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (oral and written)
• Able to manage conflicting priorities
• Good organisational skills
• Proven IT skills including word processing, use of spreadsheets and databases, PowerPoint, email and the Internet
• Able to analyse and interpret complex data from a range of sources
• Report writing and presentation skills.

Experience Essential

• Clinical Quality Improvement/effectiveness/audit project work experience
• Liaising with staff at all levels in a complex organisation
• Report writing, presentation using PowerPoint or equivalent.

Other Essential

• Aligns themselves with our Trust's values
• Flexible approach - adaptable to deal with situations as they arise
• Reliable and conscientious
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Non-judgmental, diplomatic, caring, and empathic
• Active interest in developing service quality improvement, clinical effectiveness, and own skills and development
• Able to work as part of a team
• Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Employer details

Employer name: Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address: Tickhill Road Hospital, Weston Road, Doncaster, DN4 8QN

Employer's website: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/