Monitoring Officer

Job summary

To provide comprehensive, high quality and confidential audit data on behalf of the Domestics Department. The post holder will work on their own initiative utilising a sound knowledge and understanding of the Trust and Division's audit data objectives and practices including PLACE, technical audits and CQC.

Main duties of the job

The postholder is required to communicate and liaise widely with Trust staff at all levels, wards and departments, external agencies and contacts using tact, diplomacy, confidentiality using appropriate language and behaviours at all times in line with the Trust's Vision and Values (see below)

In accordance with the appropriate policies and procedures, offer advice and guidance and carry out audits in relation to PLACE inspections, technical audits and CQC inspections.

Communicate relevant information within the domestics department and externally in the appropriate manner to support the effective and efficient delivery of data.

Produce documentation and reports to professional standards at all times

Manage the processing of correspondence; emails, letters and telephone calls, which may be confidential and/or sensitive in nature thereby requiring use of judgement and initiative

Provide and receive information electronically, verbally or in writing which may be of a highly confidential, complex and/or sensitive nature and ensure this is communicated appropriately within and outside of the division and organisation

Construction of all audit material as required during set timescales

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/