Job Summary
The post holder will work closely with the Research Audit & Effectiveness Lead to support all aspects of Critical Care data collection, liaising with the Critical Care Teams. They will also provide administrative support to the critical care unit, including preparing documents in Word/Excel, taking minutes of meetings, and general office administrative tasks as directed.
Main Duties
* Collect data on all Critical Care Unit admissions for ICNARC (Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre) from observation charts and Electronic Patient Record (EPR).
* Enter data into Medicus system ensuring accurate records of patient admissions.
* Retrieve and enter the unit Essential critical care Minimum Data Set (CCMDS) daily into Medicus database.
* Support the RAE Lead with data validation reports from the Case Mix Programme and amend when appropriate.
* Complete spreadsheets and databases as required.
* Run Medicus reports on activity queries upon request.
* Attend specified Critical Care meetings and deputise for Audit Lead for presentation of data at the Critical Care Delivery Group.
* Take minutes at critical care meetings, such as intensivist and staff meetings.
* Maintain confidentiality of information, following Caldicott and Data Protection Act.
* Communicate effectively with teams and update Audit Lead/Business Support Manager.
* Provide general administrative support to the team as required.
Qualifications & Education
* Essential: ECDL or equivalent.
* Desirable: NVQ in Business Administration.
Knowledge & Experience
* Essential: Previous experience working with clinical audit information.
* Essential: Ability to process, analyse and store data.
* Essential: Extensive experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
* Essential: Awareness of the Data Protection Act & Caldicott Guidelines.
* Desirable: Experience using Excel Pivot tables to extract/summarise data.
Skills & Abilities
* Essential: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Essential: Ability to work effectively as an individual and within a team.
* Essential: Ability to plan, monitor and organise own workload.
* Desirable: Ability to work effectively as an individual and within a team.
Values & Behaviours
* Essential: Understanding and commitment to the Trusts Vision and Values.
* Essential: Flexible approach with commitment to meet service needs and maintain high standards.
* Essential: Enthusiastic and positive outlook to foster a motivated, high-performing team.
Job Details
* Location: Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Broadgreen and DTC Hospital, Liverpool, L14 3PE.
* Band: Band 3
* Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 per annum
* Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Contact
Critical Care Lead Nurse: Jacqui Stratton
Jacqui.Strattan@lhch.nhs.uk
01516001110
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