Job summary
This role supports the Trust Mortality Lead to implement scrutiny and review of deaths, sharing learning and improving the quality and safety of patient care. The successful candidate will also support the wider Medical Examiner (ME) team in delivering the trust wide Medical Examiner system and National Learning from Death strategy.
This is a changing environment with the introduction of new statutory requirements for review of deaths in the community and this role is a fundamental part of these changes.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities relate to the collation of data, inputting and extracting from clinical and operational data sources. A vital part of this role is managing and administering the electronic process, Clinical Outcomes Review System (CORS), including training new users. Producing reports, liaising with clinical and operational teams, working collaboratively with all stakeholders (including the LeDeR team) and providing a full range of administrative duties.
About us
This role sits within the Medical Directorate and the successful candidate will work closely with the Business Manager and support the wider Medical Examiner Team. We are looking for a candidate with good IT knowledge, a degree of autonomy is required with a willingness to implement change.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities for this post are detailed below, however full details are to be found in the accompanying job description:
- Act as administrator of the CORS database, including reporting of issues to helpdesk and updating database
- Provide training on CORS to new staff (clinical/non clinical)
- Support the ME team to implement changes to statutory requirements (eg reporting of non acute deaths)
- Ensure all Structured Judgement Review (SJR) notifications are provided for the clinical mortality lead with health records if available
- Monitor and track SJR review progress, alerting the Trusts Mortality Lead of any non-compliance or risk of breaching the agreed key performance indicator
- Ensure reporting systems are kept up to date
- Report LeDeR deaths on national database and support the LeDeR team with their investigation if required
- Collate reports relating to learning from deaths process utilising CORS database.
- Work cohesively with Clinical Coding, Health Records, Divisional secretaries, Bereavement Office, multidisciplinary teams, GP practices and clinical leads
- Support the Trust Mortality Lead and ME team in the production of monthly reports for Learning from Deaths Group
- Undertake any administrative duties as requested by the Trust Mortality Lead and ME office
- Support stakeholders with requests for information and support in matters relating to learning from deaths and mortality process
- Manage workload effectively ensuring deadlines are met and any risks are escalated to the Business Manager, Medical Directorate
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities for this post are detailed below, however full details are to be found in the accompanying job description:
- Act as administrator of the CORS database, including reporting of issues to helpdesk and updating database
- Provide training on CORS to new staff (clinical/non clinical)
- Support the ME team to implement changes to statutory requirements (eg reporting of non acute deaths)
- Ensure all Structured Judgement Review (SJR) notifications are provided for the clinical mortality lead with health records if available
- Monitor and track SJR review progress, alerting the Trusts Mortality Lead of any non-compliance or risk of breaching the agreed key performance indicator
- Ensure reporting systems are kept up to date
- Report LeDeR deaths on national database and support the LeDeR team with their investigation if required
- Collate reports relating to learning from deaths process utilising CORS database.
- Work cohesively with Clinical Coding, Health Records, Divisional secretaries, Bereavement Office, multidisciplinary teams, GP practices and clinical leads
- Support the Trust Mortality Lead and ME team in the production of monthly reports for Learning from Deaths Group
- Undertake any administrative duties as requested by the Trust Mortality Lead and ME office
- Support stakeholders with requests for information and support in matters relating to learning from deaths and mortality process
- Manage workload effectively ensuring deadlines are met and any risks are escalated to the Business Manager, Medical Directorate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/NVQ level 4 or demonstrable equivalent experience
- GCSE English (Grade C or above) or equivalent
Desirable
- IT qualification or experience
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently within own team and also closely with people in other disciplines
- Excellent knowledge of Word, Excel and applications
- Able to prioritise and manage own workload with minimal supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working in a busy office environment
Skills
Essential
- good communication skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- ability to contribute to improvement of services
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft and software packages
- ability to analyse information
- Awareness of Data Protection Act and confidentiality
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/NVQ level 4 or demonstrable equivalent experience
- GCSE English (Grade C or above) or equivalent
Desirable
- IT qualification or experience
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently within own team and also closely with people in other disciplines
- Excellent knowledge of Word, Excel and applications
- Able to prioritise and manage own workload with minimal supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working in a busy office environment
Skills
Essential
- good communication skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- ability to contribute to improvement of services
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft and software packages
- ability to analyse information
- Awareness of Data Protection Act and confidentiality
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).
