Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic and inclusive team dedicated to improving liver screening in our area. The post is based in Accrington and involves collecting data from the four provider trusts in Lancashire and South Cumbria, and working closely with the liver outreach team, supporting and co-ordinating events. We are a small and hard-working team and there will be plenty of support and training available for the successful candidate.
Main duties of the job
To ensure that the Trust has robust information to monitor liver surveillance pathways including;
a. Identifying patients in at-risk groups
b. Obtain key information from other Trust staff including secretaries, MDT Coordinators, Booking Clerks, etc.
c. Obtaining key items of data from other systems and entering this key information into the liver surveillance data collection system
d. Liaising with multiple agencies to book outreach events and ensuring adequate resources available
e. Monitoring databases on several systems, across four provider trusts, entering data and escalating patients who are overdue surveillance
f. Develop relationships with primary care colleagues, Drug and Alcohol Services and other multiple agencies to reach underserved communities
About us
We are a small, enthusiastic and inclusive team. Our mission is to support underserved communities to access liver health checks. We are non-judgemental and believe in going the extra mile for our patients. We work closely with peer support workers from the Hep C Trust, and many other community and voluntary services. A commitment to equality and diversity, and to addressing health inequalities is very important for our work. We have a strong work ethic and believe in working together to create a kind and effective working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To collate the information required by NHSE for liver surveillance and the early diagnosis community liver health pilot
a. Ensuring all data items required are captured in the liver surveillance data system
b. Ensuring data is collected in a timely fashion and is available for upload nationally within national deadlines
c. Summarise patient pathways for review and analysis
d. Highlight potential blockages in the system
3. To assist in the provision of both routine and ad-hoc information to the Trust Board, Directorate Managers, Clinicians, and Commissioners:
a. Supplying information for inclusion in key reports
b. Providing ad-hoc information requests pertaining to diagnostics
c. Assisting in the development of information reports from the databases and systems across the four provider trusts
4. To ensure that data is robust and fit for purpose by:
a. Ensuring all data is validated prior to its inclusion in any reports entry onto the database
b. Liaising with relevant data quality leads in order to highlight any problem areas
c. Providing both routine and ad-hoc validation checks on data held on trust systems
Job description
Job responsibilities
To collate the information required by NHSE for liver surveillance and the early diagnosis community liver health pilot
a. Ensuring all data items required are captured in the liver surveillance data system
b. Ensuring data is collected in a timely fashion and is available for upload nationally within national deadlines
c. Summarise patient pathways for review and analysis
d. Highlight potential blockages in the system
3. To assist in the provision of both routine and ad-hoc information to the Trust Board, Directorate Managers, Clinicians, and Commissioners:
a. Supplying information for inclusion in key reports
b. Providing ad-hoc information requests pertaining to diagnostics
c. Assisting in the development of information reports from the databases and systems across the four provider trusts
4. To ensure that data is robust and fit for purpose by:
a. Ensuring all data is validated prior to its inclusion in any reports entry onto the database
b. Liaising with relevant data quality leads in order to highlight any problem areas
c. Providing both routine and ad-hoc validation checks on data held on trust systems
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English Grade C or equivalent
- NVQ level 3 in health-related subject or equivalent
- Experience at band 3 in health related setting
- Experience of using Word and Excel with good standard of IT skills
- Excellent communication skills with colleagues of all levels and patients of all ages and abilities
- Ability to manage own workload and work to deadlines
- Clear understanding of confidentiality principles in healthcare
Desirable
- Willingness to adapt to changing needs of the service
- Ability to understand and comply with detailed data collection procedure
- High standard of accuracy in recording of patient data
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English Grade C or equivalent
- NVQ level 3 in health-related subject or equivalent
- Experience at band 3 in health related setting
- Experience of using Word and Excel with good standard of IT skills
- Excellent communication skills with colleagues of all levels and patients of all ages and abilities
- Ability to manage own workload and work to deadlines
- Clear understanding of confidentiality principles in healthcare
Desirable
- Willingness to adapt to changing needs of the service
- Ability to understand and comply with detailed data collection procedure
- High standard of accuracy in recording of patient data
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).
