Role Summary
- Data inputting and collection from electronic patients notes
- Completing databases
- Running reports
- Liaising with other hospitals and TARN/NMTR teams
- Supporting the Major Trauma Service and the NMTR Team with administration duties
- Taking notes
- Answering the phone
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
The post holder will play a key role in the coordination of data for the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital which is an Adult Major Trauma Unit in the Peninsula Trauma Network. Ensuring that clinical information from patient records of all major trauma patients admitted to this centre is extracted, interpreted, and submitted in line with national deadlines, guidance and requirements for the National Major Trauma Registry (NMTR).
Data and information
- To provide accurate collection of data for all major trauma patients, in preparation for and submission of data to NMTR.
- To ensure that all NMTR eligible patient details are submitted within 40 days of discharge.
- Identification, using the NMTR inclusion criteria, of patients admitted to the Trust with major trauma injuries and subsequent completion of data submissions via electronic data collection and reporting system.
- To interpret and consolidate information from multiple sources to ensure a complete and accurate patient records on NMTR.
- To support the clinical team to identify all relevant major trauma episodes using various systems including Emergency Department admissions, transfers, etc. and inputting details onto the database.
- To examine patient records, extracting relevant information and investigating where necessary, following the patient pathway from injury to discharge.
- To be aware of all aspects of the data set required and ensure completion of any missing data. Identify and resolve any discrepancies in the data, escalating system errors or queries appropriately.
- To liaise with other hospitals as necessary to retrieve required information. Communicate regularly with other members of the NMTR team regarding data submission.
- To produce regular and ad hoc reports using information from different systems and databases including the NMTR system.
- Dealing with requests for NMTR data from clinicians and other hospital staff.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours there is the potential that once full training has been completed, the post holder could work part time from home, please note this is not a guarantee.
Interview Date: Tuesday 2nd July 2024.
For further information please contact: Harriet Finch, Admin Line Manager on 01392 402549 or harrietfinch@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
