# Clinical Audit Officer

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Hywel Dda University Health Board.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Hywel Dda University Health Board
- **Location:** Bronglais Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Officer (discipline unspecified)
- **Grade:** Band 4
- **Salary:** £28,819 - £31,626 per annum pro rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent: Full-Time preferred although Part-Time hours will be considered
- **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-20T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-08-27T10:21:03.107Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Carmarthenshire/On_site_Negotiable/Hywel_Dda_University_Health_Board/Clinical_Audit/Clinical_Audit-v8240526
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8240526?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://hduhb.nhs.wales

## Job Content

### Job overview

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and organised individual to be a part of the Clinical Audit Team.

You will become a core member of staff within a friendly and supportive Team, enabling the promotion and support of clinical audit activity throughout the Health Board. The Post Holder will play a key role in helping the organisation drive forward improvements in quality and the care that our patients receive.

### Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will need to be self-motivated and hard working with a readiness to learn about the role of the Clinical Audit Department and wider quality agenda. Previous experience of working within an administrative, secretarial or similar role will provide you with a firm foundation, although knowledge and skills from other areas are welcome additions to our diverse team.

Clinical Audit is a small and specialised field, where some previous knowledge is essential. However, training and support is accessible for all new members of staff.

You will need to be able to demonstrate practical knowledge and experience of working with databases, spreadsheets and other software. You will have good interpersonal and communication skills, and will be organised and an excellent team player. An ability to pay close attention to detail is essential and a key part of the role.

As a Clinical Audit Officer, you will provide an array of administrative support for a large variety of projects. Working with senior staff the postholder will provide support for clinicians ensuring that quality improvement is at the heart of every project.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 29/09/2026

### Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

## Person Specification

### Other

**Essential**

- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner and to external venues

**Desirable**

- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

### Experience

**Essential**

- Experience of working within an administrative setting
- Experience of working with database and spreadsheet information systems
- Experience of data analysis and interpretation skills, including the production of written reports

**Desirable**

- Experience of working within a Clinical Audit, Clinical Effectiveness or Governance department
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Experience of delivering training
- Experience of in- house IT systems (AMaT, WPAS etc.)

### Qualifications and Knowledge

**Essential**

- Level 3 qualification (e.g. A Levels, AS Levels, NVQ3) or equivalent demonstrable experience of administrative / office skills and knowledge
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Knowledge of Clinical Audit, Clinical Governance, Quality Improvement or similar activities.

**Desirable**

- “Improving Quality Together” at Bronze level
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance, NICE and HQIP
- Basic knowledge and understanding of medical terminology

## Documents

- [jdps (pdf, 318.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10551344)
- [oh form (docx, 100.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10555044)
- [privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2373)
- [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 278.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2383)

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