Glaucoma Surveillance Booking Clerk
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
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Job summary
The post-holder will support the delivery of accurate information within the Ophthalmology Medisoft system.
There will be a need to proactively improve areas of poor quality data and escalate to the Glaucoma co-ordinator any areas of concern.
Undertake activities required to ensure Patient Identifiable information is accurate and true including the correction of data entry.
Be responsible for defined areas of work linked to improving Medisoft.
Liaise with the Glaucoma Co-ordinator and progress issues to ensure data is available as appropriate for clinics.
Attend meetings and user groups regarding Medisoft.
Ensure that system security is maintained at all times and in accordance with the Trust policies and procedures escalating any issues to the Co-ordinator, GSC Team Lead and Clinical Admin Lead.
Maintain an extensive working knowledge of the software systems and the ways they are applied in the NHS workplace including, but not exclusive to PAS and Maxims.
Participate in training to extend their knowledge of the clinical data that is required to be extracted and uploaded.
Liaise with the Glaucoma Co-ordinator, Team lead or CAL on any critical problems and issues as necessary.
In addition, the post-holder will be expected to carry out any other duties in agreement with the Team Leader.
Main duties of the job
Be able to use PAS, MAXIMS and other hospital IT.
Process and interpret patient information using a range of computerised.
Skilled in the use of data entry.
Good understanding of the Data Protection Act, Caldicott Report, Computer Misuse Act, Trust Security policy and the Trust Information Governance protocol to ensure that system security is maintained at all times and data is administered.
Ability to manage and prioritise your own workload.
Ability to work with minimum supervision ensuring data accuracy and administration is always correct. Also highlighting any area of concern to your Glaucoma co-ordinator, Team Lead or CAL and working together to resolve these.
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Date posted
30 June 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
156-5357635
Job locations
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer's website
https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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