Job Description

Information Responsibilities To provide accurate collection of data for all major trauma patients, in preparation for submission of data to NMTR To ensure that all NMTR eligible patient details are submitted within 40 days of discharge To interpret and consolidate information from multiple sources to ensure a complete and accurate patient record on NMTR Responsible for the accurate and timely entry of Trauma data onto the NMTR database. Identifying issues and ensuring that they are resolved by liaising with clinical and management teams, both within the Emergency Department and across the wider Trust. Compilation and dissemination of information to support clinical teams in managing performance and adapting clinical practices. Provide data to other information users at all levels throughout the Trust and to appropriate external users as instructed.



Carry out ad-hoc analysis of data as requested by staff throughout the Trust ensuring understanding of data provided and advising of its appropriate use as needed. To ensure that the Data Protection Act recommendations relating to the provision of information are followed at all times. Data Collection and Processing Assist the Trust in its auditing information systems for the accurate recording of all patient activity. Update the Trust Information system to correct known data errors or complete missing information on patient records to include demographics and activity data.



Obtain information from external and internal sources to improve the completeness of the Trusts data. Validate and assess the standard of data making corrections, advising of findings and carrying out further investigations of issues, working with appropriate Trust Managers. Other Information Duties Provide assistance to other staff within the department as required. Ensure all processes have written current procedures and that they are followed and maintained at all times.



Cover the work of colleagues during periods of absence or peak workloads. General Duties: Participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives Participate in appropriate training and development activities, to include specific software training to ensure continued development of IT skills. Support the department with any ad-hoc administrative duties.