The CATS coordinator will work with the CATS Manager to provide efficient and high-quality coordination, working in close cooperation with all staff groups and other medical professionals across the GM Cardiac Network. The post will consist of the full range of administrative duties that will support improved:
* Patient access to a specialised service (coronary angiography and revascularisation, cardiac surgery, and electrophysiology studies)
* Monitoring of the medical status of patients prior to transfer to ensure that they are medically appropriate for transfer and procedure.
* Utilisation of bed capacity
* Communication across our clinical teams
* Transparency of our GM information system
The post will require data management skills to a significant level which will involve the use of Trust Systems including:
* Data analysis for reporting to trusts, GM network, ICB, NW region and national teams on monthly, annual and an ad-hoc basis (analysis of lengths of stays, patient outcomes etc).
* Problem solving relating to data completion, for example, identifying areas where completion of data fields is poor.
* Working with CATS users to ensure complete, accurate and relevant referrals.
The post-holder will also be required to use computerised systems e.g. CATS Referral System, Tableau, Power BI, Microsoft 365 and other local Trust Systems.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide an effective, professional and comprehensive Data Quality/System Administration role within the CATS Team. They will manage associated quality projects, monitor and facilitate audits to benchmark targets and standards. They will need to be able to work autonomously when necessary.
The development/ongoing improvement of hospital transfers is important to the GM system. As such the post holder will play a key role in the continuous improvement of GM ACS services as part of the GM Cardiac Strategic Clinical Network Team. They will attend Network and local meetings when required, working within this team to:
* Develop, implement and assess success of new pathways.
* Reevaluate current pathways and create redesigns if appropriate.
Carry out education around pathways/CATS as per service requirements.
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Plan and organise workload relating to the day to day running of the CATS Service, co-ordinating and overseeing administrative processes in support of effective and efficient functions of the clinical teams.
* Effectively deal with incoming referrals for clinicians and escalating as necessary.
* Obtain patient clinical records/reports relevant for CATS referrals which are from the Medical Records Department / Wards / Specialist Units, other Trusts etc.
* Support development and delivery of quality improvement projects related to ACS/PPCI workstreams across Greater Manchester. This must include the ability to collect, collate and manage various data sources related to cardiology procedures.
* Act as a contact point, liaising with multidisciplinary team members and other external agencies.
* Attend meetings to provide data and administrative support.
Responsibilities for Data Information and Analysis
* Extract data from various primary and secondary sources (NICOR/MINAP) and apply a variety of analytical techniques to interrogate and manipulate data, and report on findings to support both routine and ad-hoc reporting requests.
* Assist service leads, clinical leads and other colleagues in Local NHS Trusts in analysing and interpreting complex data to produce detailed concise reports, suitable for formal presentation.
* Ensure production and dissemination of information and regular reports in line with an agreed schedule for presentation to NHS service leads and clinical leads, using a variety of presentational/visual techniques including dashboards, graphs, tables, reports and presentations.
* Respond to internal and external ad hoc requests for information analysis, ensuring confidentiality of patient information where appropriate.
* Responsible for uploading/submitting information for local/regional/national returns within agreed timescales.
* To provide analysis skills to support service improvement programmes/ a continuous quality improvement approach for all clinical and corporate services.
* Ensure all internal and external reporting deadlines are adhered to.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
* 5 GCSE's or equivalent experience
* Evidence of continued role development
Knowledge
* Knowledge of Data Protection and Information Governance
* Competent in using Microsoft applications
* Working knowledge of data collection and analysis
* Understanding of the key elements of the health and social care environment
* Basic understanding of Cardiology Services
Experience
* Experience of multi-professional working
* Experience of quality improvement; must demonstrate examples of supporting service improvement through data analysis and project management.
* Experience of a full range of office administrative processes
* Experience working in cardiology.
Skills & Abilities
* Keyboard and IT Skills
* Methodical and systematic approach to work with a keen eye for detail, with the ability to multitask
* Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to communicate in a clear and articulate manner.
* Ability to prioritise and deliver to tight timescales.
* Ability to demonstrate integrity and discretion when working with confidential matters.
* Work flexibly to meet the demands of the job.
* Self-motivated and pro-active.
Work Related Circumstances
* Able to travel between different locations on a frequent basis.
* Occupational Health clearance
* Car owner and valid UK driving licence.
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.
£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum pro rata
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