National Major Trauma Registry (NMTR) Data Coordinator

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to support the Major Trauma team in submitting data for national submissions. We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual who enjoys working with data and is competent using spreadsheets and computer packages e.g. Microsoft Office.

The NMTR data coordinator is an integral member of the major trauma team. The post holder will play a key role in the coordination of data for University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire which is an Adult Major Trauma Centre (MTC) in the Central England Trauma Network (CETN). Ensuring that clinical information from patient records of all major trauma patients admitted to the MTC is extracted, interpreted and submitted in line with national guidance, deadlines and requirements for the NMTR.

The MTC is part of the CETN and therefore is a supportive component to the extended Trauma Units within our catchment. The CETN is one of three networks that together form The Midlands Critical Care and Trauma Network. The post holder will work collaboratively with colleagues internally and externally to ensure high quality data for national quarterly dashboards, peer review assessment and other relevant accreditation's, audits, research, and service improvement projects

Main duties of the job

Please be aware if invited to interview there will also be a test on data management. This will require attending a face to face interview due to the nature of the data and therefore unfortunately we are unable to support interviews through Microsoft teams.

• Coordinate the provision of accurate, reliable and timely data onto the NMTR by completion of data submissions via the Outcomes Registries Platform (ORP), according to NMTR inclusion criteria.
• Ensure that all NMTR eligible patients' details are entered and submitted within 30 days of discharge and standards for clinical data and quality metrics within the major trauma service are met.
• To search the Cerner Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system to identify patients admitted with trauma to capture and extract imaging, theatre and emergency department information and input this data into the NMTR via the ORP.
• Extraction of data from clinical records, interpretation of findings and analysis of injury and outcomes working closely with the appropriate clinical teams ensuring attention to detail.
• Identify data gaps and errors and ensure that they are resolved by liaising with clinical and/ or management teams, both within the Major Trauma Service and across the wider trust.
• Compilation and dissemination of information to support clinical teams in managing performance and adapting clinical practices.
• Provide data to other information users at all levels throughout the Trust and to appropriate external users as instructed

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.