Critical Care Audit Nurse

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated individual to join their critical care audit team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for collecting and analyzing patient data to enhance the quality of care delivered in critical care areas. Your contributions will directly impact the effectiveness of services provided, and you will collaborate with clinicians and managers to present your findings. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organization focused on excellence and innovation in healthcare. If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes and thrive in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with critical care qualifications and experience.
• Strong background in data collection and analysis for audits.

Responsibilities

• Collect and evaluate patient data for critical care audits.
• Analyze and present findings to stakeholders for quality improvement.

Skills

Critical Care Nursing

Data Analysis

Report Writing

Mentorship

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Critical Care Nursing Course

Tools

Cerner Electronic Notes

Job description

The post holder will be responsible for the collection, collation, and evaluation of data pertaining to patients admitted to critical care areas within the Royal London Hospital.

They will undertake analysis, report writing, and presentation of data to clinicians, managers, and other stakeholders as required.

The post holder will contribute to the development of the critical care audit department, aiming to improve the quality and effectiveness of the service.

Main duties of the job

1. Collect, collate, and evaluate data pertaining to patients admitted to critical care areas at the Royal London Hospital.
2. Undertake analysis, report writing, and present data to Trust clinicians, managers, and other stakeholders.
3. Store and retrieve patients’ data in accordance with Trust Information Governance policies.
4. Inform Trust clinicians about the role of the Critical Care Audit Team.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider in Britain.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era, striving to become an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we are now focused on continually improving all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care to patients in east London and beyond. We aim to deliver high standards of harm-free care and ensure patients receive care in the right place at the right time. We also aspire to be an outstanding place to work, guided by our WeCare values and behaviours, fostering an inclusive environment where every staff member feels a sense of belonging.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attachment(s) for detailed information.

Person specification

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Critical Care Nursing Course

Experience

• Critical Care Nursing
• Experience in local audits
• Mentorship of junior staff
• Previous experience with critical care audit for ICNARC

Knowledge

• Data Protection Act
• Audit and Quality Improvement
• Understanding of critical care patient treatments
• Familiarity with patient observations charts and Cerner electronic notes