Job summary
The trauma audit and research network (TARN) has been working
with NHS Trusts in England and Wales for 20 years to improve Emergency
Healthcare Systems by collating and analyzing trauma patient care data within
each Trust.
The registry of more than 250,000 injured patients provides
a statistical base to support clinical audit and is a rich source of
information to support Trauma Service Improvement.
TARN produces quarterly comparative reports for
participating hospitals. These aid
multi-Speciality clinical case review and system of trauma care
evaluation. The post holder will be
responsible for the provision of timely, accurate and reliable data to TARN.
This will involve the identification using the TARN
inclusion criteria of patients admitted to the Trust with major trauma and
subsequent completion of data submissions via the electronic data collection
and reporting system (EDCR). Full
training will be given. In addition the
post holder may be required to participate in clinical audit projects within
the Emergency Department.
Main duties of the job
To co-ordinate the provision of accurate, reliable and
timely data to TARN by completion of data submissions via the web based system
according to the TARN inclusion criteria
To identify patients to
be included in TARN through the available computer systems and other
hospital information systems
To interpret information from patients records for purposes
of accurate and comprehensive data entry and submission to TARN in accordance
with their criteria
To identify where issues need escalating, to follow
predefined escalation protocols to ensure that any potential problems or issues
are quickly identified and communicated
To support and promote trauma audit liaising with both
clinical and audit/information staff to ensure the availability of good quality
data
To communicate effectively with staff of all levels both
within the Emergency Department and throughout the Trust and be a positive
ambassador when representing the Trust at external meetings/events
Dealing with requests for TARN data from clinicians and other hospital staff
To keep an electronic record of the status of TARN patients
Collect data for any internal trauma related audits and
present where required.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do meet the minimum salary £23,200, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is expected to identify and set up systems
and develop the scope of the role in line with the needs of the Trust and of
TARN and to work closely with managers and colleagues to continuously review
and enhance the role to ensure the Trusts involvement in TARN reaches its full
potential.
To develop and review flow charts and protocols to define
the scope of the role.
To work on ones own initiative and with minimal supervision
and to prioritise and plan ones own work load.
The post holder will be required to collect data from the
Trust and will therefore need to be flexible to work across sites.
The role will involve providing regular reports to various
stakeholders including the Trust Board.They may also contribute to the wider
role of the Clinical Effectiveness Team, e.g. Policies and Guidelines, National
Service Frameworks and Confidential enquiries.
The post holder will be required to attend relevant internal
departmental and Trust meetings and represent the Trust at any external TARN
meetings required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is expected to identify and set up systems
and develop the scope of the role in line with the needs of the Trust and of
TARN and to work closely with managers and colleagues to continuously review
and enhance the role to ensure the Trusts involvement in TARN reaches its full
potential.
To develop and review flow charts and protocols to define
the scope of the role.
To work on ones own initiative and with minimal supervision
and to prioritise and plan ones own work load.
The post holder will be required to collect data from the
Trust and will therefore need to be flexible to work across sites.
The role will involve providing regular reports to various
stakeholders including the Trust Board.They may also contribute to the wider
role of the Clinical Effectiveness Team, e.g. Policies and Guidelines, National
Service Frameworks and Confidential enquiries.
The post holder will be required to attend relevant internal
departmental and Trust meetings and represent the Trust at any external TARN
meetings required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Teaching and presentation skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using Microsoft packages, specifically Excel to a high standard.
- Involvement in audit or quality improvement initiatives.
- Experience of information retrieval and analysis
Desirable
- Project co-ordination
- Experience of working within an Emergency Care setting or NHS setting.
- Knowledge of clinical governance and quality issues
Special Requirements
Essential
- Self motivated
- Attention to detail
- Team worker
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills
Desirable
- Involvement in leading change of clinical practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Teaching and presentation skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using Microsoft packages, specifically Excel to a high standard.
- Involvement in audit or quality improvement initiatives.
- Experience of information retrieval and analysis
Desirable
- Project co-ordination
- Experience of working within an Emergency Care setting or NHS setting.
- Knowledge of clinical governance and quality issues
Special Requirements
Essential
- Self motivated
- Attention to detail
- Team worker
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills
Desirable
- Involvement in leading change of clinical practice
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
