Job summary The NNUH Cardiac Cath Labs consists of 5 labs, coupled with two recovery areas and an elective admissions unit. The department provides elective and emergency services to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures. The area undertakes a range of interventions including Angioplasty, Complex Device's and Electrophysiology services. This is an exciting time for the department with the forthcoming introduction of a hospital wide EPR system in the pipeline and an active Managed Equipment Service ensuring ongoing refurbishments of the Cath Labs. We are looking for an individual with excellent communication skills and clinical experience in Cath Labs to take the lead on our auditing of patient outcomes and national data set submissions including, MINAP, BCIS and SSQD. The suitable candidate will need to be able to manage their own time effectively to keep to nationally mandated data submission deadlines. Knowledge and experience of the audit process and understanding of data quality is essential to this position. This is the perfect opportunity to further your analytical skills, whilst maintaining clinical contact in the Cath Labs. Main duties of the job This post is a new position, you will work as part of a team overseen by the Cardiology Governance, Education and Audit Lead to ensure that we maintain high standards in our data quality and submissions to national registries. You will use your clinical background to interpret the data and ensure its validity, seeking advise from other clinical staff as required.The post retains a clinical element which is vital to maintain relevant understanding of the procedures and process that we are collecting data for. The department is a fast paced innovative unit run by a dedicated group of staff who are passionate about enhancing the quality of care for our patient group. You will be a highly credible practitioner who will be actively involved in the process of quality improvement through the data you collect and interpret, suggesting areas for improvement and leading on the required changes to achieve this. This role is a new position with room to establish new processes and ideas You will be working as part of a large multi professional team including Doctors, Nurses, Radiographers, Cardiac Physiologist, ODP's and more The team is dynamic, innovative and a keen developer of people About us Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world. We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery On-site cafes offering staff discounts Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics Date posted 17 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 234-24-M1386 Job locations Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital Colney lane Norwich NR4 7UY Job description Job responsibilities To undertake prospective collection and validation of in-hospital patient outcomes after admission with NSTEMI/STEMI and percutaneous coronary interventional procedures, under the guidance of the Consultant Lead for PCI audit and Cath Lab Governance, Education and Audit Lead. To review patient notes and extract relevant information regarding reportable complications after PCI procedures or admission with NSTEMI/STEMI, contacting patients for further information if required. To liaise with the Consultant lead for PCI audit and Cath Lab Governance, Education and Audit Lead where necessary to resolve uncertainties about reportable complications. To update the electronic database (Intellect) with patient outcomes after PCI procedures, under the guidance of the cardiology data managers. To assist with the completion, validation and submission of the BCIS, MINAP, HF and NACR national datasets to the National Institute for Cardiovascular Outcomes Research (NICOR). Ensure maintenance of competence in own clinical background to support the service as required, through undertaking clinical shifts in the Cath Labs as agreed with the Cath Lab Manager. Able to interpret changes in patient physical signs and take appropriate action. Cardiac and Respiratory arrest and resuscitation of patients. Ensure that the care of all patients is assessed, planned, implemented, evaluated, and appropriately documented. Deliver a high quality service for all patients within sphere of responsibility. Act as role model and be a credible practitioner within the clinical area. To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture. Please see the attached job description for full details. Job description Job responsibilities To undertake prospective collection and validation of in-hospital patient outcomes after admission with NSTEMI/STEMI and percutaneous coronary interventional procedures, under the guidance of the Consultant Lead for PCI audit and Cath Lab Governance, Education and Audit Lead. To review patient notes and extract relevant information regarding reportable complications after PCI procedures or admission with NSTEMI/STEMI, contacting patients for further information if required. To liaise with the Consultant lead for PCI audit and Cath Lab Governance, Education and Audit Lead where necessary to resolve uncertainties about reportable complications. To update the electronic database (Intellect) with patient outcomes after PCI procedures, under the guidance of the cardiology data managers. To assist with the completion, validation and submission of the BCIS, MINAP, HF and NACR national datasets to the National Institute for Cardiovascular Outcomes Research (NICOR). Ensure maintenance of competence in own clinical background to support the service as required, through undertaking clinical shifts in the Cath Labs as agreed with the Cath Lab Manager. Able to interpret changes in patient physical signs and take appropriate action. Cardiac and Respiratory arrest and resuscitation of patients. Ensure that the care of all patients is assessed, planned, implemented, evaluated, and appropriately documented. Deliver a high quality service for all patients within sphere of responsibility. Act as role model and be a credible practitioner within the clinical area. To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture. Please see the attached job description for full details. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Clinically registered practitioner Post-registration/graduate diploma level qualification or equivalent experience Experience Essential Significant experience relevant to specialty. Skills Essential Ability to interrogate patient's medical records and extract relevant information for audit purposes Desirable Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and seek help when necessary. Attitude, aptitude Essential Able to use own initiative and work without close supervision within agreed protocols Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Person Specification Qualifications Essential Clinically registered practitioner Post-registration/graduate diploma level qualification or equivalent experience Experience Essential Significant experience relevant to specialty. Skills Essential Ability to interrogate patient's medical records and extract relevant information for audit purposes Desirable Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and seek help when necessary. Attitude, aptitude Essential Able to use own initiative and work without close supervision within agreed protocols Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Address Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital Colney lane Norwich NR4 7UY Employer's website https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)