About this role
Job summary
The post-holder will be responsible for facilitating the Trusts participation in the CMP (Case Mix Programme) as carried out by ICNARC (Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre) as well as assisting in all aspects of Theatres, Anaesthetics, Critical Care (TACC) reporting and information within the Trust.
The priorities of the post-holder will be the collection and validation of all patient related data within the critical care setting with a focus on data quality and timeliness. As such, the post-holder will also require a proactive and dynamic approach to data analysis ensuring that key quality indicators on the critical care unit are recognised and where a shortfall of these standards is detected, this is reported to the TACC Services Information Product Specialist Team Leader
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be responsible for facilitating the Trusts participation in the CMP (Case Mix Programme) as carried out by ICNARC (Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre) as well as assisting in all aspects of Theatres, Anaesthetics, Critical Care (TACC) reporting and information within the Trust.
The priorities of the post-holder will be the collection and validation of all patient related data within the critical care setting with a focus on data quality and timeliness. As such, the post-holder will also require a proactive and dynamic approach to data analysis ensuring that key quality indicators on the critical care unit are recognised and where a shortfall of these standards is detected, this is reported to the TACC Services Information Product Specialist Team Leader
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Job description Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities Facilitate the accurate and timely data collection of all Critical Care related information Facilitate the Trusts participation in the CMP (Case Mix Programme) as carried out by ICNARC (Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre) Promote the importance of audit and accurate data collection to the multi-disciplinary team Respond to any internal requests for information from the multi-disciplinary team and assist with the production of performance monitoring dashboards Act as a link between the Ward Clerk team and ward management/nursing to ensure effective communications of issues and discrepancies Support in the participation of the ICCQIP-BSI national surveillance programme (Infection in Critical Care Quality Improvement Programme Blood Stream Infection) alongside the clinical team
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE English Language and Maths Grade C or above essential NVQ 3 Business Administration or equivalent Proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Significant experience in an admin and clerical role, with a significant amount of experience in a data quality or equivalent role. Collation and evaluation of information, using a clinical information system for both data input and reporting
Desirable
Experience in a critical care setting Basic understanding of some medical terminology
Skills and Aptitudes Essential
A solid grasp of using clinical information system Ability to input and retrieve data accurately. Demonstrates high level of accuracy, attention to detail and an understand of the importance of high quality data Ability to work as an effective team member Good communication and interpersonal skills Abilities to provide high level of customer service and promote a positive image of the Trust Ability to prioritise work and meet tight deadlines
Desirable
Creating and presenting reports
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Employer details Employer name Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Walsall Manor Hospital
Pleck road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)