Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Senior Clinical Information Pathway Lead within the Clinical Information Department, at St Helens & Knowsley Hospitals Trust.
We require a highly motivated, team player with excellent communication skills in order to negotiate with, and motivate all members of the team to ensure departmental needs are met. The post holder will be required to work on his/her own initiative and plan own workload and workload of the Clinical Information Team accordingly.
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of the on-going development of patient pathways through an information gathering route. A willingness to learn new skills and the ability to work as a member of the Clinical Information Team whilst communicating effectively with staff at all levels will make the job an exciting and rewarding challenge.
Interview Date: To be Confirmed
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have:
- Significant experience in a line management/supervisory role, including objective setting.
- Knowledge of the Somerset Cancer Register, its functionality and working processes.
- Knowledge of cancer clinical pathways.
- Knowledge of other Clinical information pathways, including Stroke, NHFD etc.
- Skills in the presentation and interpretation of information.
The post holder will provide a professional service supporting the clinical information agenda and encompassing the management of the clinical information projects and Care Navigator Team to ensure the collection and analysis of appropriate and accurate data whilst adhering to all relevant project milestones.
The post holder will work closely with the Clinical Information and Data Quality Manager and clinical teams on individual projects. He/she will work closely with team members to provide high quality, professional administrative support, ensuring effective communication and meeting strict milestones. The post holder will have proven team working skills and experience in the production of reports, documents and presentations. He/she will be proficient in the use of Trust systems
Please be aware, that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated, should a sufficient number of applications be received, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
Please note, interviews will include a short presentation and assessment tasks.
Interview Date: To be Confirmed
About us
St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is the only acute Trust in Cheshire and Merseyside, and one of the few in the entire country, to achieve the title of OUTSTANDING, rated by the Care Quality Commission.
We provide a full range of acute adult services to our local population of circa 360,000 and provide tertiary services across a much wider area in the North West, North Wales and Isle of Man. We are a Major Trauma Unit and the Mersey Regional Burns Unit.
Our '5 Star Patient Care' strategy is at the heart of all that we do; supporting our vision to provide world class services for all our patients by getting it right for every patient, every time.
Our latest achievements include:
- Acute Trust of the Year HSJ Awards November 2019
- Trust rates Outstanding by the CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers and Health Service Journal)
- Best acute Trust in England for quality of care for the 3rd year running (NHS Staff Survey)
In the NHS Staff Survey 2020 the Trust scored the highest marks in the following areas;
- Quality of care
- Staff engagement
- Support from managers
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the relevant Cancer Pathways, for example, Colorectal, Breast etc.
- Build on work already established and lead on cancer projects and initiatives, such as Rapid Diagnostic Service, FiT etc.
- Ensure robust processes in place to maintain project timetable.
- Ensure that all data is captured for the relevant projects under the Clinical Information Department remit.
- Work with the Senior Clinical Information Lead to ensure systems in place to accurately capture project data ensuring submission of relevant data as required.
- Develop and maintain effective communication and liaise with multi-disciplinary staff, educating and supporting staff where appropriate.
- Provide information to the Executive Lead and the Trusts Contracts and Commissioning Lead for monthly board report, where appropriate.
- Attend Trust meetings to represent the Department and act as cover for the Clinical Information and Data Quality Manager at meetings such as Cancer Managers Advisor Group (CMAG).
- Hold and attend regular meetings with the Trusts Directorate Managers and Clinicians for the Data Quality projects, where appropriate.
- Keep up to date and with knowledge and experience of research methodology, particularly data analysis and what constitutes good data. Apply this knowledge by establishing evidence-based process mapping using specific tools to implement change.
- Comply with the Data Protection and Caldicott and GDPR guidelines.
- Maintain effective relationships and communication within local and national networks to enable efficient team work.
- To develop links with the Trusts Coding Department to ensure that all procedures are coded accurately.
- Provide support and advice on Cancer Projects to multidisciplinary staff across the Trust.
- Work closely with the Trusts Clinical Leads and Directorate Managers for the different projects, providing regular reports.
- To represent the Trust by attending relevant national and international meetings and conferences, this may include presenting on behalf of the Trust.
- Analyse and interpret data and information relevant to Cancer programmes.
- Demonstrate excellent influencing and negotiating skills.
- Day to day management of the Care Navigator Team, including attendance management, co-ordination of annual leave and operational/HR issues in liaison with line manager.
- Work closely with the Care Navigator Team, delegating work as appropriate.
- Plan own workload to ensure weekly, monthly and quarterly deadlines are met.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure all projects are documented using relevant documentation including Standard Operating Procedures, are regularly reviewed and maintained, and that appropriate staff are informed of changes to ensure continuity of project.
- Produce documentation describing pathway and project design
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES
- Support the learning, training and development of staff to meet the current and emerging needs of the service
- Responsible for relevant team members receiving updates in line with Trust policies
- Responsible for the informal training and awareness raising to Clinicians and Trust managers with regards to new ways of working following successful projects.
- To actively maintain own levels of knowledge and skills in relation to latest informational and pathway development.
- Ensure all staff managed receives individual appraisals in line with Trust policy, including formulation of personal development plans (PDPs), and that identified training and personal development are progressed.
LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- To perform human resource activities for team as designated by the Clinical Information and Data Quality Manager
- To ensure there is an effective monitoring of staff performance with regular communication through the Trusts appraisal process.
- To authorise and monitor staff welfare issues for the department e.g. sickness, annual leave, special leave, in line with the Trusts policies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the relevant Cancer Pathways, for example, Colorectal, Breast etc.
- Build on work already established and lead on cancer projects and initiatives, such as Rapid Diagnostic Service, FiT etc.
- Ensure robust processes in place to maintain project timetable.
- Ensure that all data is captured for the relevant projects under the Clinical Information Department remit.
- Work with the Senior Clinical Information Lead to ensure systems in place to accurately capture project data ensuring submission of relevant data as required.
- Develop and maintain effective communication and liaise with multi-disciplinary staff, educating and supporting staff where appropriate.
- Provide information to the Executive Lead and the Trusts Contracts and Commissioning Lead for monthly board report, where appropriate.
- Attend Trust meetings to represent the Department and act as cover for the Clinical Information and Data Quality Manager at meetings such as Cancer Managers Advisor Group (CMAG).
- Hold and attend regular meetings with the Trusts Directorate Managers and Clinicians for the Data Quality projects, where appropriate.
- Keep up to date and with knowledge and experience of research methodology, particularly data analysis and what constitutes good data. Apply this knowledge by establishing evidence-based process mapping using specific tools to implement change.
- Comply with the Data Protection and Caldicott and GDPR guidelines.
- Maintain effective relationships and communication within local and national networks to enable efficient team work.
- To develop links with the Trusts Coding Department to ensure that all procedures are coded accurately.
- Provide support and advice on Cancer Projects to multidisciplinary staff across the Trust.
- Work closely with the Trusts Clinical Leads and Directorate Managers for the different projects, providing regular reports.
- To represent the Trust by attending relevant national and international meetings and conferences, this may include presenting on behalf of the Trust.
- Analyse and interpret data and information relevant to Cancer programmes.
- Demonstrate excellent influencing and negotiating skills.
- Day to day management of the Care Navigator Team, including attendance management, co-ordination of annual leave and operational/HR issues in liaison with line manager.
- Work closely with the Care Navigator Team, delegating work as appropriate.
- Plan own workload to ensure weekly, monthly and quarterly deadlines are met.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure all projects are documented using relevant documentation including Standard Operating Procedures, are regularly reviewed and maintained, and that appropriate staff are informed of changes to ensure continuity of project.
- Produce documentation describing pathway and project design
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES
- Support the learning, training and development of staff to meet the current and emerging needs of the service
- Responsible for relevant team members receiving updates in line with Trust policies
- Responsible for the informal training and awareness raising to Clinicians and Trust managers with regards to new ways of working following successful projects.
- To actively maintain own levels of knowledge and skills in relation to latest informational and pathway development.
- Ensure all staff managed receives individual appraisals in line with Trust policy, including formulation of personal development plans (PDPs), and that identified training and personal development are progressed.
LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- To perform human resource activities for team as designated by the Clinical Information and Data Quality Manager
- To ensure there is an effective monitoring of staff performance with regular communication through the Trusts appraisal process.
- To authorise and monitor staff welfare issues for the department e.g. sickness, annual leave, special leave, in line with the Trusts policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent level of qualification and /or experience
- Evidence of continued professional development / education
- IT qualification or equivalent experience to demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Professional (Word, Power point, Access and Excel)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in analysis of complex health care data.
- Experience of building relationships with key stakeholders.
- Experience of report writing and oral presentation of data
- Experience of managing a team
Desirable
- High level of knowledge regarding patient pathways for example Cancer, (Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP)
- NHS experience
- Application of varied Statistical analysis packages
Skills
Essential
- Good organisational, verbal, written and communication skills.
- Ability to problem solve and use own initiative.
- Ability to interpret policy and strategy in order to achieve targets.
- Ability to write clear, concise and accurate reports.
- Ability to prioritise work in response to changing priorities
- Ability to deal diplomatically, confidentially and effectively with a range of clinical and non-clinical professionals
Other
Essential
- Be flexible in their approach to work
- Work effectively within a multidisciplinary and multi-professional team.
- Plan own time and that of the team to ensure deadlines are met
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent level of qualification and /or experience
- Evidence of continued professional development / education
- IT qualification or equivalent experience to demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Professional (Word, Power point, Access and Excel)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in analysis of complex health care data.
- Experience of building relationships with key stakeholders.
- Experience of report writing and oral presentation of data
- Experience of managing a team
Desirable
- High level of knowledge regarding patient pathways for example Cancer, (Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP)
- NHS experience
- Application of varied Statistical analysis packages
Skills
Essential
- Good organisational, verbal, written and communication skills.
- Ability to problem solve and use own initiative.
- Ability to interpret policy and strategy in order to achieve targets.
- Ability to write clear, concise and accurate reports.
- Ability to prioritise work in response to changing priorities
- Ability to deal diplomatically, confidentially and effectively with a range of clinical and non-clinical professionals
Other
Essential
- Be flexible in their approach to work
- Work effectively within a multidisciplinary and multi-professional team.
- Plan own time and that of the team to ensure deadlines are met
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
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).
