Corporate Audit and Surveillance Assistant

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Tees Valley is looking for dedicated staff with qualifications in Health or Social Care. The role requires excellent communication skills, infection prevention knowledge, and commitment to patient care. Successful candidates must demonstrate teamwork, flexibility, and a caring attitude. Opportunities for training and development are available. A vehicle for work is necessary, and the employer promotes equality and diversity. Candidate sponsorship may be available for eligible applicants.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Commitment to equality and diversity

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience on patient safety/IPC practices.
• Ability to present written information clearly.
• Caring and empathetic attitude to patients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Work in line with the Trust Code of Conduct.
• Ensure compliance with confidentiality at all times.
• Lead aspects of quality and service improvement.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Infection prevention

Flexibility in working hours

Education

Level 2 in Maths and English

NVQ Level 3 in Health or Social Care

Foundation Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Level 2 in Maths and English
• NVQ Level 3 in Health or Social Care (Level 3 Diploma in Health Care).
• Completion of the Core Competency pack.
• Foundation Degree.

Desirable criteria

• Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
• Care Certificate
• Teaching Certificate
• Audit certificate

Experience

Essential criteria

• Knowledge and experience on patient safety/IPC practices.
• Previous experience of working as part of a team.
• Demonstrate skills of infection prevention and control practices and act as a professional role model.
• Previous experience of working in health and/or social care.
• Understands the principles of audit and surveillance.
• Previous experience in managing own calendar/work load
• Previous Audit experience
• Previous Teaching experience
• Experience of working independently

Desirable criteria

• Ability to work flexibly in hours/days

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Work in line with the Trust Code of Conduct.
• Excellent communication and listening skills and adopts an appropriate style and method of communication.
• Ability to present written information clearly.
• Ensure compliance with confidentiality at all times.
• Positive approach to customer care.
• A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives.
• Ability to work effectively and co-ordinate and prioritise workload without direct supervision.
• Ability to use initiative to make a decision within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required.
• Leads aspects of quality and service improvement.
• Work with minimal supervision and will challenge the practice of others.
• Intermediate level information technology skills e.g. Microsoft Office, database entry.

Personal Atributes

Essential criteria

• Caring and empathetic attitude to patients and colleagues - professional at all times.
• Motivated and enthusiastic, receptive to change.
• Undertake further training and development to maintain competence.
• Successful candidate must have access to a vehicle for work purposes to meet the requirements of the role.
• Flexible approach to working hours and practices.

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)

It is the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.

As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.

If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail]

Right to Work in the UK

The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.

Please note that not everyone needs a 'Skilled Worker' visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.

We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.

The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.

Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.

Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.

Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.

IMPORTANT

Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached to this advert before you start to complete your application form.

This document provides detailed advice regarding the completion of your application form

The guidance document also provides in detail what identification and certificates you must provide at interview should you be shortlisted

As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references from their last continuous 3 year employment and/or training/education. The referees MUST be a Line Manager/Supervisor. Applicants are requested to ensure email addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references and references from colleagues are not acceptable

Use of Artificial Intelligence in applications - please ensure you read the Guidance for Applicants document attached to this vacancy,

Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.

Documents to download

• Job description and Person specification (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Guidance Notes for Applicants (PDF, 113.8KB)
• James Cook Campus Map (PDF, 168.5KB)
• Friarage Hospital Map (PDF, 531.8KB)
• Clinical Service Units Directorate (PDF, 116.7KB)