Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Trauma and Orthopaedic department. We are looking for a Directorate Data Coordinator to our team. As part of this large and friendly department you'll be expected to maintain a high level of data input focusing on individual patient reports. Within this role monthly figures will be presented at Governance meetings determining the performance and achievements of individual orthopaedic surgical consultants. This will include data for elective as well as trauma patients.
If you are looking for a new challenge working within a dynamic department please do apply, if you would like to visit the department, please see contact details below.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a vital central link for the directorate, updating, reviewing, notifying and disseminating accurate information between consultants, secretaries, ward staff, main theatres and day procedure unit by using systems to assist Bluespier, the Orthopaedic in house system, etc. The post holder will provide reports and monitor ensuring adherence to other internal departmental policies/procedures.
To ensure accurate data input of the National Joint Registry Data for the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital to support the National Mandatory reporting.
To ensure the directorate's compliance to the National Joint Registry's requirements for data submission in order to facilitate the recording, monitoring, analysis and reporting of performance outcomes in joint replacement surgeries in a continuous drive to improve service quality and patient outcomes.
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:
1. Flexible working hours
2. Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
3. Multi Faith prayer room
4. Discounted gym memberships
5. Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
6. Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
7. Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
8. Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
9. On-site Nursery
10. On-site cafes offering staff discounts
11. Support in career development
12. Flexible staff bank
13. Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
14. To ensure up to date accurate information is communicated to all relevant stakeholders including entry of all information into directorate systems Bluespier
15. To be the main contact point for updating, amending and disseminating all information to the relevant parties on behalf of the directorate
16. Work closely with own directorate, Theatres, and other relevant departments within the Trust to ensure the smooth running of the data stored within the directorate
17. Participate in Directorate/Trust meetings as required
18. To have knowledge and understanding of the National Joint Registry
19. To provide all relevant information (once authorised) to other directorates and divisions
20. To develop an understanding of the information retrieved and deal with it in a sensitive and appropriate manner
21. To be able to interpret the information and respond and report this information to as required at all levels
22. To liaise with other departments and clinical teams within the Trust ensuring actions are undertaken in a timely manner
23. Responsible for the data held on the National Joint Registry Database and ensure accurate details for every patients clinical history (Proforma Data)
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
24. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
25. Good general standard of literacy and numeracy
26. Good standard of computer literacy
Experience
Essential
27. Significant clerical work including data input
28. Extensive Database experience
Desirable
29. Significant experience in NHS or customer service organisation
Skills
Essential
30. Significant knowledge of National Joint Registry
31. Good communication and interpersonal skills
32. Good customer care skills
33. Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
34. Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence