Major Trauma Centre NMTR Data Coordinator

The post holder will play a key role in the coordination of data for Southmead Hospital which is the Adult Major Trauma Centre (MTC) in the Severn Major Trauma Network. Ensuring that clinical information from patient records of all major trauma patients admitted to this MTC is extracted, interpreted, and submitted in line with national deadlines, guidance and requirements for the National Major Trauma Registry (NMTR). The MTC is part of the Severn Major Trauma Operational Delivery Network and therefore there is a supportive component to the extended Trauma Units and Children’s Major Trauma Centre which are within the Severn network.

This post may also require providing efficient and timely administrative duties to the Major Trauma Centre (MTC) Management team and Major Trauma Practitioners (MTPs). Main duties of the job

Data and information

• To ensure that all NMTR eligible patients’ details are entered and submitted before deadlines to ensure that the MTC is able to be eligible for Best Practice Tariffs.
• Identification, using the NMTR inclusion criteria, of patients admitted to the Trust with major trauma injuries and subsequent completion of data submissions via electronic data collection and reporting system.
• To interpret and consolidate information from multiple sources to ensure a complete and accurate patient records on the MTC database and NMTR.
• To support the clinical team to identify all relevant major trauma episodes using various systems including Emergency Department admissions, transfers, etc. and inputting details onto the major trauma tracking database.
• To examine patient records, extracting relevant information and investigating where necessary, following the patient pathway from injury to discharge.
• To be aware of all aspects of the data set required and ensure completion of any missing data.
• Identify and resolve any discrepancies in the data, escalating system errors or queries appropriately.
• To liaise with other hospitals as necessary to retrieve required information.
• To work closely with MTPs and external stakeholders to ensure accuracy of data.
• Any other duties relating to the NMTR requirements.

• GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent qualification
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• IT skills or qualifications to ECDL/RSA standard, or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Relevant qualification in administration, data management or a related subject

Experience Essential

• Experience of data entry, data validation and information retrieval
• Experience of working with electronic databases and information systems
• Experience of working to deadlines and managing competing priorities

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience, ideally within an acute healthcare setting
• Experience of working with clinical information or patient records
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team environment

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Essential

• Ability to process and validate large volumes of data accurately
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data quality
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing workloads and meet deadlines
• Good analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately
• Ability to use initiative and judgement when resolving queries and complex issues

Desirable

• Understanding of NHS information systems and patient administration systems
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.