Job summary
The post holder is responsible for ensuring all data in relation to the clinical stroke pathway is collated from the stroke multi-disciplinary team and entered correctly onto the SSNAP (Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme) web tool.
The post holder should have a knowledge and experience in information systems relating to clinical pathways.
The post is challenging, the SSNAP data set is complex, with the requirement for concurrent data collection. This post requires strong organisational skills and attention to detail requiring high levels of concentration, for several hours per day, while checking patient details, merging records, and extracting data from the information systems. These tasks require speed and accuracy.
Southport Hospital is part of the North Mersey Integrated Stroke Delivery Network, the post holder will be expected to liaise closely with the SSNAP team at Aintree hospital to ensure the smooth transmission of SSAP records and ensure accurate recording of patients discharged from Aintree hospital with a diagnosis of stroke.
Main duties of the job
KEY DUTIES
1. To collate and accurately input SSNAP data.
2. Be efficient in the use of hospital clinical systems.
3. To work closely with the stroke MDT, supporting documentation of data for purposes of SSNAP reporting.
4. The post holder will work with the Trust SSNAP information team and the SSNAP reporting team at Aintree hospital.
5. Responsible for data quality aspects of SSNAP.
6. To be responsible for the ongoing development and maintenance of the SSNAP data set as led by the national SSNAP team.
7. To provide data support to the Stroke Department.
8. Complete weekly reports regarding stroke patient activity.
9. Pull monthly reports for purposes of validation.
10. Provide reports for the North Mersey ISDN meetings.
11. Provide reports for departmental meetings and review.
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
* CARE that is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
* SAFETY that is of the highest standards
* COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
* SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
* PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
* Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
* Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
* Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES - QUALITY
1. To provide data support to the Stroke Department.
2. Complete weekly reports regarding stroke patient activity.
3. Pull monthly reports for purposes of validation.
4. Provide reports for the North Mersey ISDN meetings.
5. Provide reports for departmental meetings and review.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Responsible for providing training in all aspects of the role as necessary to less experienced members of staff.
2. To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training sessions as required and any other training courses relevant to the post.
3. The post holder will undertake suitable training and development to maintain the competencies required for their post and will demonstrate competency in order to work autonomously and maintain expertise necessary to the post.
4. The post holder will maintain a full knowledge of all appropriate standard operating procedures and follow these at all times. Will also participate in the regular review and update of SOPs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Certificate in supervisory management or equivalent experience to NVQ Level 4
* Computer skills (EDCL)/Diploma in computer sciences or equivalent experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Experience of utilisation of information systems.
* Experience and Knowledge of Microsoft office package
* Experience of working with databases
Desirable
* Experience of Trust IT systems in particular clinical pathways
* Demonstrable experience in NHS office work
Skills
Essential
* Excellent keyboard skills
* Attention to detail and accuracy
* Excellent administration skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Aware of Caldicott and Data Protection Act
* Awareness of confidentiality issues
Qualities/Attributes
Essential
* Ability to manage with minimal supervision
* Evidence of good communication skills
* Personable, friendly demeanour
* The ability to communicate effectively with a range of professionals, patients, and the public
Other
Essential
* To be of general good health and smart appearance
* To be able to manage under pressure and remain calm and co-operative
* Reliability of attendance
* Demonstrate high level of motivation
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
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Southport
Town Lane, Kew
Southport
PR8 6PN
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