Job summary
If you are an enthusiastic individual looking for a challenging role this could be the role for you.
The Critical Care Audit Team are responsible for collecting a specific set of data as per the ICNARC Case Mix Programme for all patients admitted to one of our 55 Critical Care beds.
This role requires you to have a keen eye for detail and data accuracy. Full training will be given, knowledge, experience and evidence of Human Biology and/or Physiology & Anatomy and data collection is required. You will be expected to undertake any and all training to perform your role successfully. After training you will be expected to collect and validate the data, prepare reports both for internal and external distribution and run some data analysis. You will need to demonstrate excellent Time management skills as well as the ability to work autonomously whilst being part of a strong Team of likeminded individuals
Main duties of the job
To be part of an effective and efficient Audit service to Adult Critical Care and its users.
Using EPIC to retrieve patient data to collect a unique data set with accuracy.
Using prior knowledge/experience of Medical Terminology and/or nursing/critical care.
Responsible for compilation and distribution of the monthly Critical Care reports with accuracy and attention to detail.
Compilation of any ad-hoc data requests.
Ability to communicate in various formats across all levels both inside and outside of the Trust.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 10th December 2023.
Interviews are due to be held on the 20th December 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 10th December 2023.
Interviews are due to be held on the 20th December 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to A level or above.
- Able to demonstrate proven equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Medical terminology/Biology/Anatomy & Physiology.
Experience
Essential
- Prioritising, planning and organising own tasks.
- Experience of data collection and data entry to a very high standard.
- Accuracy and attention to detail is essential.
- Confidentiality and data protection processes and procedures.
- Good working knowledge of office procedures.
Desirable
- Previous experience of using EPIC.
- A working knowledge of ICNARC and how our data is both provided and used.
- Ability to extract a specific set of data from within the patients notes with accuracy.
- Previous experience of working in NHS or public sector environment.
Knowledge
Essential
- IT Governance requirements and IT security including the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations).
Desirable
- Understanding of the clinical aspects of Critical Care.
- Knowledge of the Trust including awareness of priorities.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a Team.
- Excellent communication skills across all levels and a variety of platforms.
- Ability to organise and manage own time, keeping to schedule and deadlines.
- Ability to analyse, interpret and present complex data.
- Ability to use own initiative and work autonomously.
- Knowledge of using Microsoft office applications.
- Ability to display attention to detail and accuracy at all times.
- Ability to adapt and support change.
Desirable
- Proven touch typing skills.
- Undertake any and all training as required in order to carry out the role and facilitate both personal development and service improvement.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to A level or above.
- Able to demonstrate proven equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Medical terminology/Biology/Anatomy & Physiology.
Experience
Essential
- Prioritising, planning and organising own tasks.
- Experience of data collection and data entry to a very high standard.
- Accuracy and attention to detail is essential.
- Confidentiality and data protection processes and procedures.
- Good working knowledge of office procedures.
Desirable
- Previous experience of using EPIC.
- A working knowledge of ICNARC and how our data is both provided and used.
- Ability to extract a specific set of data from within the patients notes with accuracy.
- Previous experience of working in NHS or public sector environment.
Knowledge
Essential
- IT Governance requirements and IT security including the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations).
Desirable
- Understanding of the clinical aspects of Critical Care.
- Knowledge of the Trust including awareness of priorities.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a Team.
- Excellent communication skills across all levels and a variety of platforms.
- Ability to organise and manage own time, keeping to schedule and deadlines.
- Ability to analyse, interpret and present complex data.
- Ability to use own initiative and work autonomously.
- Knowledge of using Microsoft office applications.
- Ability to display attention to detail and accuracy at all times.
- Ability to adapt and support change.
Desirable
- Proven touch typing skills.
- Undertake any and all training as required in order to carry out the role and facilitate both personal development and service improvement.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
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).