University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Band 4 Burns and Plastics Audit Project Officer
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Job Summary
The primary function of this role is to support the Clinical Delivery Group (CDG) in meeting audit requirements and targets outlined by the National Clinical Audit and Patient Outcomes Programme (NCAPOP), NICE guidelines, and other national directives, including the Specialised Service Quality Dashboard (SSQD). A key responsibility is securing Best Practice Tariffs (BPT) via:
- Timely and efficient delivery of national Burns and Plastics audits.
- Ensuring all collected data is accurate, validated, and reported appropriately.
Clinical Audit is an educational activity aimed at improving the quality of clinical care. The post-holder is expected to:
- Have experience in data collection and analysis.
- Design, develop, generate, and maintain reports.
- Work independently (as directed by the Operations Manager and Clinical Team) to collect and coordinate data from the Burns Unit.
Further responsibilities include:
- Managing and updating the epidemiological database (BIBID) for the Regional Burns Unit.
- Providing data to internal and external enquiries in consultation with Burns Consultants.
- Promoting, facilitating, and project managing clinical audits.
- Attending meetings (e.g., Regional Burns Audit Meetings) and taking minutes.
Main Duties & Tasks
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Attend and participate in meetings:
- Burns Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).
- Burns morning rounds.
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Deliver Burns and Plastics-related national clinical audits, aligning with national requirements and ensuring compliance.
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Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and timely submission for all audits.
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Validate and analyse data from multiple sources to inform clinical and operational decision-making within the CDG.
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Generate, maintain, and present clear reports/dashboards for stakeholders.
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Support the CDG in meeting audit-related targets and securing Best Practice Tariffs (BPT).
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Contribute to continuous improvement of clinical care through robust audit processes and analysis.
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Coordinate and promote clinical audit within Burns Surgery while collaborating with:
- Managers.
- Audit Lead Clinician.
- Doctors and staff.
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Collect and collate BIBID forms—ensuring accurate data entry into the National BIBID Database.
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- Support staff undertaking audits (both planned and ad-hoc) with:
- General advice.
- Pro-forma design.
- Case note provision.
- Data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Presentation material (PowerPoint preparation).
About Us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust fosters an inclusive culture where: ✔ Everyone is valued and encouraged to thrive. ✔ Diversity is embraced and celebrated. ✔ Compassionate, ** Werte-driven** leadership drives performance.
The Trust seeks to: ✔ Recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds. ✔ Ensure reasonable adjustments for staff with disabilities (e.g., physical, long-term health conditions, mental health, or neurodiversity).
Job Description
- For a detailed specification, refer to the attached PDF document: [JD PS - Band 4 Burns Plastics Audit Project Officer]**.
Remuneration & Contract
| Occupational Schedule | Agenda for Change |
|---|---|
| Band | Band 4 |
| Salary (Annual) | £28,392 - £31,157 |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Working Hours | Full-time, flexible working patterns**. |
| Reference Number | 304-1100996 |
| Location | Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham B15 2TH |
Qualifications
| Knowledge & Skills | Required | Desirable |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum qualification | NVQ Level 3 or equivalent workplace experience + supplementary: |
✔ ’A’ level/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
✔ GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English. | Clinical Audit qualification. |
Experience
| Experience & Competency | Required | Desirable |
|---|---|---|
| General Workplace | Previous experience in the NHS or public sectorcls. | |
| Clinical & Data Roles | - Experience as a data analyst. |
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Hands-on experience with clinical audit projects.
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Workplace familiarity with clinical information systems. | - Experience with Trust IT systems.
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Awareness of current NHS issues and challenges. | | Data Skills | - Ability to:
✔ Extract, collate, analyse (quantitative/qualitative) data.
✔ Identify potential data issues.
✔ Use insights to inform clinical/operational decisions. | - Lýing expertise with Trends, Charts, and pivot tables (Excel). | | Software Proficiency | - Skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel pivot tables/charts). | - Specialist NHS systems: Oceano, Clinical Portal, Dendrite, PICs awareness. | | Confidentiality & Compliance | - Understanding of data security principles and functional compliance. | |
Additional Requirements
- Command of patient confidentiality protocols and Data Protection Regulations.
- DBS Check Required: This role mandates a Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1975) submission via the Disclosure and Barring Service (formally CRB) in alignment with UK safeguarding guidelines.
Enquiries: For further assistance with your application, contact: 📧 Lilac Tolland, lilac.tolland@uhb.nhs.uk 📞 Contact Number: [†] 0121 371 8406.
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