Job summary
The purpose of the Vascular Serviceacross Sussexis to provide high qualityVascular andInterventionalRadiology (IR) services to patients within Sussex, which arecompliant with NHSEngland national service specifications.The Network/Service is comprisedof a single 'hub' Arterial Vascular Centre based at RSCH,supporting'spoke'Non-Arterialsites atPrincessRoyalHospital,St.RichardsHospital,WorthingHospital,East Sussex Healthcare NHS TrustandSurrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
The post holder will contribute to the upkeep of the National Vascular Registry (NVR) and to support local audits, local clinical databases, Clinical Governance and research within the vascular department and the collation and accurate and timely inputting of data for the vascular team.
The post holder will assist the department in maintaining local databases by capturing accurate, complete and timely patient data to support the submission to the National Vascular Registry and participating in producing reports using this data to demonstrate achievement of performance and quality indicators. They would also support clinicians in local audits and reporting for Clinical Governance.
The post holder must have excellent communication skills, and be able to work on their own initiative, within the supportive team.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of this role is to further the development of the Vascular Network across Sussex. The postholder will do this by:
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
Communication
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Interrogate,analyseand present theVascular and NVRdata to internal and external parties to support a programme of continuous improvement in the care ofVascularpatients.
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As the Trusts principal point of contact withNVRand clinical and external groups, keepup to datewithNVRand otherVascularregistry and audit issues, and ensure that theClinical Outcomes & Effectiveness Team and VascularNetwork are kept appraised of relevant developments.
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Establishing andmaintaininggood working links with pre-hospital services (NAAASP, local screening) and localand regionalVascular units.
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As theVascular Auditrepresentative, prepare for and attend regularTrustmeetings to review and update the audit progress. To deputise at the meeting in the absence of theClinical Governance Lead or Lead Vascular Nurse Specialist.
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Communicate with patients to capture patient consent giving permission to be part of the national audits and capture audit data.
Service Delivery andImprovement
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To be aware of NVR and CQUIN Best Practice tariff and ensure all eligibleVascularpatients areidentifiedand captured.
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Toidentifygaps in data collection and design protocols to capture data for both clinical outcome improvements.
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Interpret national and local policy todeterminethe implications for the collection and reporting of data. Ensure senior clinicians and managers are adequately briefed on all new publications and changes to national,regionaland local policies and guidance.
SupportingResearch and Audit
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Validate and reviewsubmitteddata reported quarterlyto NVRto improve quality and accuracy of data thereby achieving maximum Best Practice Tariffs payment.
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The postholder will be expected toprovideexpert audit advice, to contribute toandfacilitateclinical governancemeetings, including room bookings, minutes andmaintainingcompliance with Trust requirements.This will include meetings with external partner organisations, e.g. as part of theVascularNetwork.
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To have a specialist input into the design, collection, analysis, reportpreparationand dissemination of results.
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Tomonitorand investigate data quality issues, ensuring problems are brought to the attention of theappropriate manager.
Administration
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Identifypatients who meet the NVR audit criteria, review their case notes and other relevant information held electronically (e.g. on the Patient Administration System,MediViewer, Bamboo) and on paper, andsubmitthese data to theNVRaudit programme.Considerable emphasis is placed on the submission oftimely,accurateand comprehensive data.
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Entry of patient data into theclinical systems (currentlyDendrite)will also bean important elementof this post and as such supports the robust entry of data intotheNVR.
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Data submission toNVRcurrently involves manual data entry through the web-based portal.However,the piloting of thecurrent clinicalsystem(Dendrite)is supporting the exploration of alternative means of reducing manual and duplicate data entry.The postholder will be expected to support these developments, for example byidentifyingopportunities for streamlining processes across the range of her/his responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
Communication
-
Interrogate,analyseand present theVascular and NVRdata to internal and external parties to support a programme of continuous improvement in the care ofVascularpatients.
-
As the Trusts principal point of contact withNVRand clinical and external groups, keepup to datewithNVRand otherVascularregistry and audit issues, and ensure that theClinical Outcomes & Effectiveness Team and VascularNetwork are kept appraised of relevant developments.
-
Establishing andmaintaininggood working links with pre-hospital services (NAAASP, local screening) and localand regionalVascular units.
-
As theVascular Auditrepresentative, prepare for and attend regularTrustmeetings to review and update the audit progress. To deputise at the meeting in the absence of theClinical Governance Lead or Lead Vascular Nurse Specialist.
-
Communicate with patients to capture patient consent giving permission to be part of the national audits and capture audit data.
Service Delivery andImprovement
-
To be aware of NVR and CQUIN Best Practice tariff and ensure all eligibleVascularpatients areidentifiedand captured.
-
Toidentifygaps in data collection and design protocols to capture data for both clinical outcome improvements.
-
Interpret national and local policy todeterminethe implications for the collection and reporting of data. Ensure senior clinicians and managers are adequately briefed on all new publications and changes to national,regionaland local policies and guidance.
SupportingResearch and Audit
-
Validate and reviewsubmitteddata reported quarterlyto NVRto improve quality and accuracy of data thereby achieving maximum Best Practice Tariffs payment.
-
The postholder will be expected toprovideexpert audit advice, to contribute toandfacilitateclinical governancemeetings, including room bookings, minutes andmaintainingcompliance with Trust requirements.This will include meetings with external partner organisations, e.g. as part of theVascularNetwork.
-
To have a specialist input into the design, collection, analysis, reportpreparationand dissemination of results.
-
Tomonitorand investigate data quality issues, ensuring problems are brought to the attention of theappropriate manager.
Administration
-
Identifypatients who meet the NVR audit criteria, review their case notes and other relevant information held electronically (e.g. on the Patient Administration System,MediViewer, Bamboo) and on paper, andsubmitthese data to theNVRaudit programme.Considerable emphasis is placed on the submission oftimely,accurateand comprehensive data.
-
Entry of patient data into theclinical systems (currentlyDendrite)will also bean important elementof this post and as such supports the robust entry of data intotheNVR.
-
Data submission toNVRcurrently involves manual data entry through the web-based portal.However,the piloting of thecurrent clinicalsystem(Dendrite)is supporting the exploration of alternative means of reducing manual and duplicate data entry.The postholder will be expected to support these developments, for example byidentifyingopportunities for streamlining processes across the range of her/his responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications, skills and experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL)
- Audit training course
- Data interpreting and analysis skills
- Database management skills
Desirable
- The Research, Audit and Quality Improvement program Knowledge of the structure and working of the NHS
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance initiatives within the NHS
- Current or previous registration in a regulated health profession
- Postgraduate qualification involving advanced data extraction/manipulation and statistical analysis
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Person Specification
Qualifications, skills and experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL)
- Audit training course
- Data interpreting and analysis skills
- Database management skills
Desirable
- The Research, Audit and Quality Improvement program Knowledge of the structure and working of the NHS
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance initiatives within the NHS
- Current or previous registration in a regulated health profession
- Postgraduate qualification involving advanced data extraction/manipulation and statistical analysis
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
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.
