About this role
Job summary
The postholder plays a key role in supporting the Trust's participation in the National Major Trauma Registry, ensuring the timely collection, validation and submission of trauma data in line with national requirements and trauma network standards.
The postholder is responsible for identifying eligible trauma patients, extracting information from clinical systems and patient records, maintaining data quality and supporting the interpretation of national audit findings to drive service improvement.
The role also contributes to wider clinical audit and effectiveness activities across the group.
Main duties of the job
co-ordinates the Trust's participation in the NMTR collect, validate and submit accurate trauma dat within national reporting deadlines Identify eligible trauma patients using NMTR criteria and internal reports Extract and analyse information from patient records and clinical information systems Monitor data quality, completeness and timeliness, escalating concerns where necessary. Produce reports and provide regular updates to trauma leads and clinical audit & effectiveness manager attend Trust Trauma Group meetings contributing data analysis and audit intelligence
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
Support the delivery of the NMTR and ensure compliance with all national audit requirements
Collect, collate and submit trauma data accurately and within agreed timescales
Maintain responsibility for the completeness, validity and quality of data submitted to the NMTR
compare cases against NMTR eligibility criteria to ensure appropriate inclusion.
Extract clinical information from electronic and paper patient records using systems such is iClipPro and radiology systems
Monitor progress against reporting deadlines and proactively escalate issues relating to missing, incomplete or inaccurate data
Produce and disseminate audit reports and national benchmarking information to clinicians and relevant stakeholders
Participate in external Trauma Network and Peer Review meetings as required
Provide regular reports on data quality, participation rates and submission performance to Trauma Leads and Clinical audit and effectiveness manager
Monitor Trust engagement with NMTR and ensure participation aligns with organisational policies and national expectations.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Good level of education including GCSE Maths & English
Desirable
Qualification in business administration
Experience Essential
experienced in use of word and excel (spreadsheets) Experience of dealing with data Understanding of clinical terminology Able to extract data from clinical notes
Desirable
ECDL or equivalent training in computer applications Experience of analytical tools Experience of interpreting & presenting complex data Worked with multidisciplinary teams to effect change based on audit results
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of the clinical audit process
Skills Essential
Able to develop and maintain productive working relationships with a wider range of professionals within the Trust and externally Organisational skills / able to prioritise workload
Desirable
Project management
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.
Employer details Employer name St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Gateway
Ashley Avenue
Epsom, Surrey
KT18 5AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)