Job Summary
The Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP) aims to improve the quality of stroke care by measuring both the structure and processes of stroke care against evidence-based standards. These standards are informed by the National Clinical Guideline for Stroke, and national and local benchmarks.
SSNAP is an audit that measures the quality of care that stroke patients receive throughout the whole care pathway up to 6 months post admission in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. SSNAP offers clinicians, policy makers and the public a reliable and comprehensive source of data to inform quality improvements.
This role will have responsibility for capturing and monitoring SSNAP audit data across the Health Board as well as supporting Directorate Manager/Deputy Directorate Manager with administration of Stroke related meetings. The post holder will work closely with Stroke medical, nursing and allied professional teams, will attend multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure the data is validated and captured accurately. There is an opportunity to enhance current systems and processes within the team and this role will be instrumental in developing this with senior management support.
The successful candidate will have excellent analytical skills, a keen eye for detail and a good understanding of Microsoft Office packages. The role will be based at the Grange University Hospital with some travel required across other hospital sites.
Main Duties of the Job
1. Responsible for developing and maintaining effective communication and working relationships across the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) in GUH and the Stroke rehabilitation wards in Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr (YYF).
2. Liaise with consultants, nursing and allied professional teams to ensure data is captured in an accurate and timely manner.
3. Handle information with high levels of sensitivity and confidentiality.
4. Provide administrative support during Stroke Directorate meetings, record minutes and actions.
5. This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months to meet the needs of the service.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About Us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Date Posted
14 February 2025
Pay Scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working Pattern
Full-time
Reference Number
040-AC019-0125-A
Job Locations
Grange University Hospital, Cwmbran, NP44 8YN
Job Responsibilities
1. Undertake appropriate analysis to support decisions or recommendations where there may be a range of options.
2. Undertake Stroke related audits of various SSNAP metrics.
3. Monitor 6 monthly SSNAP assessments and ensure they are completed in a timely manner. (Knowledge of RTT and booking centre experience would be beneficial)
4. Update daily transfer list of all stroke inpatients on HASU.
5. Assist in development and management of PROMS and PREMS outcome measures.
6. Plan and organise own time, ensuring work requirements are managed appropriately and required workload is completed in a timely manner, working independently and managing own workload on a day-to-day basis.
7. Ensure all data is up to date in line with the submission timeline of SSNAP and NHS Executive reports.
8. Provide administrative support in planning and organising stroke meetings.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
* Good standard of education to GCSE level (or equivalent) including English and Maths
* NVQ Level 3 or demonstrable equivalent knowledge and experience
Desirable
* Evidence of continuous professional development
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Knowledge and experience in capturing and validating data
* Knowledge of patient administration system / outpatient clinic system / ward admission processes
* Knowledge and experience in monitoring waiting list / patient booking
* Knowledge of RTT, experience of using CWS
* Administrative experience in a similar role
* Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
Desirable
* Experience using WPAS
Skills & Abilities
Essential
* Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate well with staff at all levels
* Ability to work effectively within the team
* Excellent organisational skills
* Effective planning and prioritising skills
Desirable
* Ability to speak Welsh
Personal Qualities
Essential
* Demonstrate commitment to achieving high quality standards of work
* Flexible to be able to meet the needs of the service
* Positive and supportive attitude
* Approachable and adaptable
* Tact / diplomacy when dealing with difficult situations
Other
Essential
* Ability to travel to different hospital sites (GUH / RGH / YYF)
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.
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.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address: Grange University Hospital, Cwmbran, NP44 8YN
Employer's Website: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
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