Job summary
To contribute to the development and upkeep of the Cardiac & Thoracic Surgery database and supporting the team in accurate and timely inputting of data for the Cardiothoracic team.
The Postholder must be highly organised, paying close attention to detail and as the post commands a significant level of responsibility, the post holder will need to be able to both work in conjunction with clinical teams and on their own initiative.
The post holder will also assist the directorate in maintaining accreditation for NICOR services by capturing accurate, complete and timely patient data to support the submission of national audit standards and participating in producing reports using this data to demonstrate achievement of performance and quality indicators.
The postholder will be required to develop and maintain a good working relationship with all staff and liaise closely with clinicians, nursing staff, Clinical Administrative Support Team and patient administration staff at all levels throughout the Trust. The postholder must have excellent communication skills, be organised, pay close attention to detail, and be able to work on their own initiative.
Main duties of the job
1To facilitate the collection, input and analysis of data required for the completion of the Cardiac & Thoracic Surgery database.
22To access the hospital Patient Administration System as required for tracing case notes and checking/obtaining patient information as required
33To assist the service in maintaining accreditation for NICOR services by capturing accurate, complete and timely patient data to support the submission of national audit standards and participating in producing reports using this data to demonstrate achievement of performance and quality indicators.
4. 4. To maintain good working relationships with key staff in relation to your role.
55. To work on own initiative, be organised and pay close attention to detail.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Good general educational background
- Administration background
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology
Desirable
- Secretarial background
- Audio experience
- European Computer Driving License (ECDL)
- NVQ Level 2 Administration
- RSA 3 word processing or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Outlook).
- Experience of using Lorenzo, Web V or patient focused databases.
- Able to demonstrate experience of using databases for data entry and retrieval of information
- Computer and keyboard skills.
- High standard of accuracy.
- High level of initiative and proven organisational and prioritisation skills to manage complex data entry.
- Able to investigate issues, analyse findings and decide, from a range of options available, what action to take and how to proceed.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills (Verbal and written)
- Be able to work on own initiative.
- Works well with in a team.
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality.
Attributes and Other Requirements
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills.
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy.
- Flexible and reliable.
- Good timekeeper
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Good general educational background
- Administration background
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology
Desirable
- Secretarial background
- Audio experience
- European Computer Driving License (ECDL)
- NVQ Level 2 Administration
- RSA 3 word processing or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Outlook).
- Experience of using Lorenzo, Web V or patient focused databases.
- Able to demonstrate experience of using databases for data entry and retrieval of information
- Computer and keyboard skills.
- High standard of accuracy.
- High level of initiative and proven organisational and prioritisation skills to manage complex data entry.
- Able to investigate issues, analyse findings and decide, from a range of options available, what action to take and how to proceed.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills (Verbal and written)
- Be able to work on own initiative.
- Works well with in a team.
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality.
Attributes and Other Requirements
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills.
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy.
- Flexible and reliable.
- Good timekeeper
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
