Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for the collection, collation and evaluation of data pertaining to patients admitted to critical care areas within the Royal London Hospital.
They will undertake the analysis, report writing and presentation of data to clinicians, managers and any other stakeholders as required.
The post holder will contribute to the development of the critical care audit department,with the aim of improving the quality and effectiveness of the service.
Main duties of the job
Collect, collate and evaluate data pertaining to patients admitted to critical care areas at the Royal London Hospital.
Undertake analysis, report writing, and present data to Trust clinicians, managers and other stakeholders.
Store and retrieve patients' data in accordance with Trust Information Governance policies.
Inform Trust clinicians about the role of the Critical Care Audit Team.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Critical Care Nursing Course
- Nursing Mentorship Course
Desirable
- Statistical analysis qualification
Experience
Essential
- Critical Care Nursing
- Has undertaken local audits
- Mentorship of junior staff
Desirable
- Previous critical care audit for ICNARC
Knowledge
Essential
- Data Protection Act
- Audit and Quality Improvement
- Understanding of critical care patient treatments
- Familiarity with patient observations charts and Cerner electronic notes
Desirable
- Role of ICNARC, CLABSIs and ICCQIP
- Recognition of delirium
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Critical Care Nursing Course
- Nursing Mentorship Course
Desirable
- Statistical analysis qualification
Experience
Essential
- Critical Care Nursing
- Has undertaken local audits
- Mentorship of junior staff
Desirable
- Previous critical care audit for ICNARC
Knowledge
Essential
- Data Protection Act
- Audit and Quality Improvement
- Understanding of critical care patient treatments
- Familiarity with patient observations charts and Cerner electronic notes
Desirable
- Role of ICNARC, CLABSIs and ICCQIP
- Recognition of delirium
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
