Clinical Quality Systems Officer

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 3/2/2025)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $53.53 - $63.16 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ476848Location: WestmeadWhere you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.What you'll be doing

• The WSLHD Clinical Quality Systems Officer is responsible for the efficient and effective operational planning, management and delivery of programs and systems to support accreditation, audit, quality and patient safety, to meet the Accreditation standards and other legislative and policy requirements.
• The WSLHD Clinical Quality Systems Officer is responsible for the maintenance and optimal utilisation of the Quality Audit Reporting System (QARS) and Quality Improvement Data System (QIDS). The Clinical Quality Systems Officer provides timely, high-level strategic support to key staff across the district.
• To enable continual review and improvement of Clinical Quality Systems and patient safety, and to ensure ongoing performance of the health service in patient safety and Clinical Quality. Provide high level advice and support in relation to preparing, analysing, maintaining and improving systems for clinical audit, policy and practice development.
• To provide administrative, technical and educational assistance in the development and maintenance of data systems and performance reporting, and the development of new data sets to monitor the quality of clinical performance as required.

Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District

• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
• Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
• Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support

• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
• Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.Selection Criteria: * Demonstrated understanding, skills, and experience in health information management and use of information systems including managing and reporting on large volumes of information in a timely and efficient manner.

• Demonstrated ability to provide advice to managers, particularly in relation to use and development of clinical information data collection systems and data analysis
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise work within an environment of competing demands, to problem solve and provide strategies, to deliver timely outcomes and meet reporting deadlines
• Demonstrated experience working in a large and complex health service organisation at a senior level with demonstrated knowledge of legislative requirements and operating requirements
• Sound understanding of the principles of clinical governance and commitment to Clinical Quality and patient safety, and continuous improvement
• Excellent written communication skills, with demonstrated experience in the preparation of reports, briefs or educational materials
• Understanding of electronic databases and ability to manipulate large datasets across different applications
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team environment

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For role related queries or questions contact Hayley Lidbury on 0429 395 789 or Hayley.Lidbury@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: 5th May 2024