Job summary
- Main area
- Mental Health
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Compressed hours
- Job ref
- 354-CO-21549-B
- Employer
- Sussex Partnership NHS FoundationTrust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Portland House
- Town
- Worthing
- Salary
- £26,530 - £29,114 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Clinical Audit and Improvement Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 4
Come and join us
We're looking for people who share our values (compassion, accountability and optimism) to help us provide high quality care to the patients, carers, families and local communities we serve. We specialise in providing NHS mental health and learning disability services.
So what can we offer you in return?
We're an organisation which puts people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. We'll help you learn, acquire new skills and gain further experience to support your career development. And we'll provide the opportunity for you to bring your fresh ideas to work about how we can do things differently and continue improving.
You will also be joining a health and care system committed to working together to do the best we can for the communities we serve. Above all, at Sussex Partnership you'll have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities.
As a Trust we are committed in making a difference. Your development is important to us, so don't forget to ask us during interview what opportunities we can offer. We can offer fully funded lifelong learning opportunities such as an apprenticeship from GCSE to Masters level.
If you like the sound of that, then come and join our team.
Job overview
The Clinical Audit and Improvement Assistant will provide support to and assist the design, coordination and implementation of clinical audit and improvement projects in Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Working as part of a strengthened quality improvement function across the Trust, this role will support administrative functions within the team.Ìý
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be expected to undertake tasks independently in line with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust policies and procedures, including managing requests for advice and support, signposting and developing team systems and processes.Ìý
The role will lead on the management of new clinical audit and improvement requests, signposting to relevant team member. Support the development and design of systems and process to support clinical audit and improvement governance. Support and maintain clinical audit and improvement intranet pages and FAQ documentation.
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Planning and organisation of straightforward tasks, activities or programmes, some of which may be ongoing. Implement policies and propose changes to practice, procedures in own area. Responsible for taking and transcribing formal minutes; regular requirement to use computer software to develop or create reports and documents.
To carry out other duties appropriate to the banding as and when required.
Attend other training as necessary as specified by the Trust.Ìý
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Working for our organisation
This is an exciting time to join the Trust, as we develop our approach to continuous quality improvement. This role will support the wider improvement, clinical audit and effectiveness team to deliver aligned to our new Trust Strategy from 2025.
The successful candidate must be enthusiastic, willing to learn, keen to work as part of a team but also be self-motivated and have ability to work without supervision.Ìý We offer opportunities for personal development and opportunities for both flexible and hybrid working.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information explore the attachments or contact: James Atkinson - [email protected]
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- A sound educational background with good analytical and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Willingness and ability to learn quickly and gain a working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and associated legislation.
Desirable criteria
- Certificate in Mental Health Law (or similar qualification) or significant relevant experience
Knowledge/Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in a working environment with regular contact with work colleagues/public.
- Previous experience in a lead administrative role
- Ability to learn to understand and interpret provisions of the Mental Health Act and associated legislation, seeking appropriate advice and guidance where necessary
Desirable criteria
- Previous NHS experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy to all relevant professionals, patients, relatives and carers
- Ability to understand and interpret statute law, statutory and non-statutory guidance.
- High level of accuracy and an eye for detail required in all aspects of job role.
- The ability to prioritise work to meet legal and local deadlines.
- Use of computer based systems and programmes – Microsoft Word, Excel, Power-point and email
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- James Atkinson
- Job title
- Deputy Director Improvement & Effectiveness
- Email address
- [email protected]
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