Clinical Auditor

2 weeks ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

DWP is hiring for Clinical Auditors, who are experienced in Work Capability Assessments (WCA).

You'll be part of our Controls and Assurance Division within the Contract Management & Partner Delivery Directorate (CMPD).

We provide audit and assurance for the 4 external suppliers who currently carry out WCA Assessments on behalf of DWP.

We audit and uphold the clinical quality of those Assessments, independently and on behalf of DWP.

In simple terms we are DWP's clinical quality assurance. We ensure that the assessments deliver the policy as intended, and ensures fair outcomes for some of the most vulnerable people in our society.

When we audit our suppliers, we're reviewing a number of areas, including, but not limited to:

Have we made appropriate decisions? Is this backed up by Medical Evidence?

Are the medical assessments consistent particularly in respect of quality and clinical accuracy?

Have the DWP's guidelines been followed accurately?

Why work for DWP as a Clinical Auditor?

You will have autonomy in the way you work. Your previous knowledge and clinical experience is highly valued.

We're a mix of qualified Clinical professionals, who hold professional registration with either the General Medical Council (GMC), Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), or the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

You can maintain your registration easily with DWP. You'll have access to 30 hours mandatory training which can all count towards your registration requirement

We also have an expansive in-house Learning and Development offer which you can take up at your convenience. And your annual registration fees will be reimbursed by DWP.

We have a fantastic culture; our team is genuinely collaborative.

We hold regular clinical case review meetings to discuss cases, sharing clinical knowledge, voice thoughts or concerns about complex cases, to get a collective consensus on the best approach, always ensuring we have a balanced view.

Job Description

You'll conduct clinical audits of WCA assessment reports produced by the Departments contracted health suppliers, high lighting areas for amendment and improvement.

You will support the DWP Clinical Observation Programme, carrying out 'real time' observations of health assessments.

You will communicate information and intelligence about assessment quality back to the DWP and contracted health suppliers to help understand and address any issues and to share good practice.

You'll help development Health Professional capability within DWP and its contracted health suppliers to the highest benchmark standards.

You will build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders working across organisational boundaries, including contracted health suppliers.

You'll enjoy a programme of personal and professional development, to meet professional requirements for revalidation and including adherence to the DWP Clinical Governance Strategy.

You'll provide support and knowledge across other area's as required to help drive quality assessments now and in the future.

What skills and experience do I need to apply?

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

Lead Criterion - Proven experience as a trained Work Capability Assessment (WCA) auditor utilising their robust and up to date knowledge of WCA assessment criteria (as appropriate) to objectively and accurately critique a range of relevant WCA assessment reports covering a broad variety of relevant health conditions, providing clear and unambiguous feedback where necessary.

Ability to evidence sound clinical judgement in potentially difficult situations using excellent written and/or verbal communication and feedback skills.

Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to secure agreement.

The ability to work flexibly and adapt quickly to change, whilst meeting deadlines.

A self-starter who can work independently to get buy-in and agreement to achieve common goals across a wide range of organisations and individuals.

Licences

Full, unconditional registration with a recognised professional licensing body, for example General Medical Council (GMC), Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and a licence to practice.

Memberships

Recognised Health Governing body (e.g. GMC, NMC HCPC etc.)

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Pontypridd, or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you.

Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.

Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £49,906.

Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%.

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays.

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100)
Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies
Time off volunteering and charitable giving
Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
Sports and social activities
Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

Process:

We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages:

Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through.
Interview: a single stage interview online.

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