Job summary
We have a great opportunity to join our Clinical Practice Group (CPG) Programme as the CPG Information Officer on one year fixed term, full time (37.5 hours per week) basis.
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (WHTH) and The Royal Free Group are jointly engaged in an exciting programme to improve quality for patients through a CPG programme.
The CPG Programme at WHHT is currently implementing 18 clinical care pathways.
You will work with the CPG programme manager/lead, the CPG Information Analyst, CPG finance Officer and CPG Pathway teams in the Trust to ensure the provision of all necessary data for the CPG Pathways. Your role will be to support accurate data collection, analysis and developing local databases with specific focus on improving data quality for the CPG pathways.
You should have experience working with medical records, health information systems and of data analysis using Excel.
Main duties of the job
You will support the CPG team with data collection, developing validated spreadsheets, maintaining accurate databases, producing monthly reports and developing and maintaining appropriate analytical solutions for the CPG pathways.You will have an opportunity to learn about Quality Improvement (QI) methodology, audits, data analysis, production of Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts and undertaking patient codesign by supporting CPG programme work.Success in the post relies on experience in working with complex data sets, proficiency in MS Excel with attention to detail and accuracy.We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person who is flexible, with excellent communication and organisation skills. You must have the ability to concentrate on detailed information, be diligent in accurate data collection and to work independently.
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post-holder will work with the CPG team, Clinical leads for pathways and Information team in the Trust to ensure that all the necessary data for the CPG Pathways are collected from information systems within the Trust. To develop validated spreadsheets with CPG Programme Manager and Senior Information Analyst for data collection for CPG pathways. To collect data for all CPG pathways from information systems within the Trust. To maintain timely and accurate database for each CPG pathways. To develop appropriate analytical solutions to meet the needs of CPG programme. To support the Senior Information Analyst with the analysis and production and update of Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts. To produce monthly reports for CPG pathways. To support the Senior Information Analyst and CPG programme Manager in raising awareness of importance of health information analysis and data quality
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post-holder will work with the CPG team, Clinical leads for pathways and Information team in the Trust to ensure that all the necessary data for the CPG Pathways are collected from information systems within the Trust. To develop validated spreadsheets with CPG Programme Manager and Senior Information Analyst for data collection for CPG pathways. To collect data for all CPG pathways from information systems within the Trust. To maintain timely and accurate database for each CPG pathways. To develop appropriate analytical solutions to meet the needs of CPG programme. To support the Senior Information Analyst with the analysis and production and update of Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts. To produce monthly reports for CPG pathways. To support the Senior Information Analyst and CPG programme Manager in raising awareness of importance of health information analysis and data quality
Person Specification
Applications are scored against the person specification
Essential
- Score 0 - does not meet the person specification 1 - reserved meets some person specification requirements 2 - Meets all person specification requirements
Person Specification
Applications are scored against the person specification
Essential
- Score 0 - does not meet the person specification 1 - reserved meets some person specification requirements 2 - Meets all person specification requirements
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).
