Data Clerk & Administrator - Critical Care
Job summary
THEATRES, ANAESTHETICS, CRITICAL CARE, PRE-OP & PAIN DIRECTORATE Data Clerk and Administration - Band 3 ( PERMANENT) Monday - Friday (sociable hours only) 24 hours per week. The Data Clerk/Administrator will provide high-quality administrative and data management support to the service, ensuring accurate and timely critical care data collection, input and reporting. Previous administration experience is essential. Applicants must hold GCSEs in English and Mathematics (Grade A-D/Grade 4-9 or Functional Skills Level 1 equivalent). If you have the required skills and would like to be part of a supportive and dynamic team, we would welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
Some of the duties include: Ensure patient confidentiality ismaintainedat all times. Maintainaccuraterecords in line with GDPR requirements. Deliver a high standard of clinical audit. Extract data from a range of sources, including admission books, OASIS, SUNRISE, patientnotesand the Patient Data Management System (ICCA). Interpret physiological data and information relating to therapies used within the Critical Care setting.
Input andmaintaindata within the Intensive Care National Audit & Research Centre (ICNARC) database. Extract, correlate and input data for the Critical Care Minimum Dataset (CCMDS). Validate Critical Care activity data. Provide weekly activity reports to the Clinical Service Lead. Collect andsubmitquarterly statistics as required by ICNARC.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work.
We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise. As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values. Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person Specification
Experience · Essential
Experience in a secretarial, ward clerk or audit role, including use of databases and Excel Knowledge of Trust systems Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
Desirable
Knowledge of medical terminology Knowledge of ICNARC/Badger databases Qualifications &
Education · Essential
Maths and English qualification - GCSE A-D, or Grade 4-9, or Functional Skills Level 1
Desirable
NVQ 2 in Business & Administration Knowledge &
Training · Essential
Understanding of the Critical Care environment Understanding of clinical audit and administrative processes Willingness to undertake training in ICNARC/Badger systems and procurement processes Communication
Skills · Essential
Effective verbal and written communication skills Ability to communicate issues clearly and escalate appropriately to the senior team Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams Willingness to support wider administrative and audit functions within the team Planning
Skills · Essential
Ability to organise, prioritise and manage workload to meet deadlines Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Management
Skills · Essential
Ability to support coordination of audit and administrative processes within Critical Care Ability to prioritise competing demands and contribute to service delivery Ability to escalate risks, data issues or service concerns appropriately Understanding own role within the wider team and organisational objectives
Desirable
Experience of providing informal guidance or support to colleagues
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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) .
