Clinical Audit Co-ordinator - Heart Disease and Stroke Managed Clinical Networks

NHS Scotland

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Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and efficient individual for a Clinical Audit Co-Ordinator within our Managed Clinical Network (MCN) Stroke team based at University Hospital Crosshouse.

Hours And Shift Pattern

24 hours per week, Monday to Friday

This post is offered on a permanent basis.

What You Will Do

You will provide a comprehensive clinical audit and data management service for the Managed Clinical Network for Stroke, ensuring the collection and maintenance of high-quality clinical data for audit purposes to meet quality assurance of the MCN and the Information Service Division (ISD) National Stroke Audit.

The clinical audit co-ordinator will ensure that the collection, processing and analysis of the Scottish Stroke Care Audit, including pending audit forms and associated filling, is progressed timeously, effectively and efficiently in line with the National and local standards, processes and procedures.

The job requires collecting data form a variety of areas including hospital wards and provide admin support to MCN office on an adhoc basis.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

Educated to HNC/HND level in business administration/ IT or equivalent knowledge and experience

Evidence of NHS experience, preferably in clinical audit or medical records

Proficient in Excel, Access and other databases including design and analysis

Competence in MS office software packages

Have the skill to collect, analyse, interpret and report data comparison

Knowledge of appropriate Scottish Executive HDL and Scottish Government CEL on Managed clinical Networks, Scottish Stroke Care Standards and national and local strategies involving Heart Disease and Stroke

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Full UK Driving Licence

Full UK driving licence is essential to this role.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Denise Hudson on 01563 825818.

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.

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