# Clinical Effectiveness Improvement Officer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-effectiveness-improvement-officer/7334030e-4b93-4baa-aae0-466ae3bbcdbf - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-effectiveness-improvement-officer/7334030e-4b93-4baa-aae0-466ae3bbcdbf.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town:** Nottingham - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-18T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-04T13:22:04.915Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Nottinghamshire/Nottingham/Nottingham_University_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Quality_Governance/Quality_Governance-v7941109 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7941109?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nuh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The post holder will provide specialist expertise and coordination for the delivery of the Clinical Effectiveness agenda across Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH). This includes responsibility for ensuring robust processes for clinical audit, NICE guidance, clinical guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures. ### Main duties of the job The primary focus of the role is the effective operation, monitoring and governance of the Trust’s clinical audit function. The post holder will provide expert advice, oversee Trust-wide audit and effectiveness systems, ensure data accuracy, and support Care Groups to meet local and national requirements. They will analyse and interpret benchmarking data, facilitate the dissemination of learning, and contribute to improvements in clinical practice and patient outcomes. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the accompanying job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and responsibilities. ## Job Details The post holder will provide specialist expertise and coordination for the delivery of the Clinical Effectiveness agenda across Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH). This includes responsibility for ensuring robust processes for clinical audit, NICE guidance, clinical guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures. ## Job Description The primary focus of the role is the effective operation, monitoring and governance of the Trust’s clinical audit function. The post holder will provide expert advice, oversee Trust-wide audit and effectiveness systems, ensure data accuracy, and support Care Groups to meet local and national requirements. They will analyse and interpret benchmarking data, facilitate the dissemination of learning, and contribute to improvements in clinical practice and patient outcomes. ## Responsibilities Please see the accompanying job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and responsibilities. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Extensive and up-to-date knowledge of clinical audit and ability to promote best practice. - Experience with clinical guidelines, NICE, and clinical audit process. - Experience developing systems and processes for data capture and analysis. - Understanding of NICE guidance, clinical risk management, project planning, and implementation. - Experience managing and motivating staff. **Desirable** - Experience supporting quality audit and effectiveness training ### Physical Skills **Essential** - Skilled in use of IT packages and databases. - Ability to travel across sites. ### Other requirements **Essential** - Self-motivated, well-organised, able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines. - Ability to work autonomously and as a team player. ### Training and Qualifications **Essential** - Degree in a relevant subject (e.g. IT, data, healthcare) or equivalent experience. - Evidence of ongoing professional development. **Desirable** - Project management qualification - Further training/qualification in Quality Improvement, Audit, Governance or Data Analysis. ### Analytical and Judgement Skills **Essential** - Strong IT and analytical skills. - Ability to analyse clinical information and projects within clinical audit and effectiveness. - Ability to escalate complex issues appropriately - Ability to support data analysis, dashboard production and reporting for committees. **Desirable** - Knowledge and competency in Microsoft 365 and SPSS (statistical package). - Ability to undertake statistical analysis and produce graphs, charts, and cross tabulations. ### Planning and Organisations Skills **Essential** - Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines. - Ability to work independently and escalate issues appropriately. - Ability to coordinate and administer meetings, documentation, and action tracking. **Desirable** - Project management skills. ### Communication and Relationship Skills **Essential** - Experience leading Trust‑wide or multi‑specialty audits. - Ability to present and receive complex information. - Ability to work collaboratively. - Ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels, including clinical and corporate teams, patients, and families. **Desirable** - Experience of supervising or mentoring junior staff ## Documents - [mindful employer (pdf, 312.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1778) - [equal opportunities (pdf, 312.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1780) - [application process booklet (pdf, 24.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2918) - [disability confidence scheme (pdf, 272.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1781) - [rehabilitation of ex offenders (pdf, 106.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1974) - [equality diversity and inclusion (pdf, 304.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1779) - [clinical effectiveness improvement officer person spec (pdf, 352.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10220504) - [clinical effectiveness improvement officer job description (pdf, 472.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10220503) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.