Clinical Auditor Job at Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic

Job Description

The key purpose of this role is to lead and conduct clinical audits, with the aim of identifying gaps and recommend changes to clinical practices to ensure that optimum care is delivered to patients to achieve safe outcomes for all patients. The Clinical Auditor has primary responsibility for coordinating and managing clinical audits to ensure that the healthcare organisations follow proper procedures and protocols, and to check compliance with evidence based best practice as set out in policies, procedure and guidelines. To collate and analyse data in conjunction with the quality team and prepare audit data for the various committees and stakeholders Clinical auditors may also be tasked with identifying areas of improvement within the organisation.

Job Responsibility

Lead and conduct clinical audits to identify gaps and recommend changes to clinical practices
Coordinate and manage clinical audits to ensure healthcare organisations follow proper procedures and protocols
Check compliance with evidence based best practice
Collate and analyse data in conjunction with the quality team and prepare audit data for various committees and stakeholders
Identify areas of improvement within the organisation
Conduct clinical audits including reviewing charts, other documentation, and observation of practice
Liaise with the Quality and Risk Manager to set up audit schedules and review current audit frameworks
Facilitate clinical audit work across the organisation
Provide advice guidance and support to staff undertaking clinical audit projects
Ensure that audits comply with the principles of good practice
Work closely with hospital departments in conjunction with the Quality team to provide reports and feedback on audits conducted
Develop an audit and monitor compliance
Validate auditors in line with hospital policy and JCI /HIQA requirements
Review patient records or other data sources and accurately and completely record information
Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to patient identifiable information
Manage the clinical audit process and report on progress against clinical audit plans
Arrange case notes required for clinical audit projects
Provide information and advice to clinical and managerial staff on auditing
Help educate and train new clinical auditors throughout the organisation
Help develop new audit tools in conjunction with the Quality and Risk Manager and Head of Quality and Patient Safety
Help demonstrate learning and improvements as a result of clinical audit outcomes
Contribute to the wider patient safety and quality agenda including feedback on audit outcomes into practice development and improvement work
Help promote and support Best Practice within the Hospital leading by example to sustain a quality culture
Comply with Quality Standards striving for continuous improvement
Assist with the Accreditation process throughout the hospital
Attend and contribute to appropriate meetings when required
Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required
Support the philosophy, vision, objectives and goals of Blackrock Clinic
Contribute to a positive working culture
Observe the appropriate lines of authority
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all patients and the activities of Blackrock Clinic
Demonstrate flexibility by assisting in all areas of the hospital/clinic as required
Assist in orientation of new personnel as required
Continue to develop personal knowledge and skills and seeks outside educational opportunities
Present a professional appearance and conform to the dress, hygiene and infection control policies of the Clinic
Punctuality
Flexible attitude to changing work practices

Requirements

Clinical background is essential
Qualification in auditing is desirable
Experience with IT / administration systems
Experience in a Quality/ Healthcare environment desirable
Experience working on own initiative and with multidisciplinary stakeholders
Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with colleagues and other members of staff
Excellent organisation skills and ability to multitask and work under pressure
Excellent problem-solving skills and positive attitude towards challenging situations
Meticulous and strong attention to detail
Integrity and reliability paramount
Knowledge of an accreditation process an advantage

What we offer

Competitive salary
Onsite parking
Pension
Discounted café
Sports and Social club
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted onsite pharmacy

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