ICU Data & Clinical Audit Officer

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS discounts

35 days paid holiday (pro rata)

Generous pension scheme

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust is seeking an Information Officer to join the critical care information team. You will collect, evaluate and process clinical data to support national audits and benchmarking, working with clinical and admin colleagues to ensure timely, accurate data used for funding and care improvement.

The post involves office-based work with occasional ICU/HDU liaison, contributing to CCMDS and ICNARC datasets and reports.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of data analysis and software systems gained through diploma level qualification or equivalent extensive experience.
• Theoretical knowledge of medical terminology and coding techniques from clinical environment.
• Experience interpreting data, validating data and escalating issues as needed.
• Ability to clearly convey complex information to varied audiences.
• Advanced MS Excel experience.
• Experience with datasets.
• Creating charts/tables to aid resource planning and financial projections.
• Knowledge of case note tracking computerised patient administrative systems.
• Experience in clinical audit/information systems.

Responsibilities

• Collate and enter CCMDS and ICNARC information for ICU patients.
• Ensure data supports accurate activity data and funding for patient care.
• Produce reports to inform clinical practice and governance.
• Work in office-based setting and in ICU/HDU areas liaising with clinicians and nurses.

Skills

Data analysis

Advanced MS Excel

Data interpretation

Report generation

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma level qualification

Tools

Clinical information systems

ICNARC data systems

Case note tracking software

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust is seeking an Information Officer to join the critical care information team. You will collect, evaluate and process clinical data to support national audits and benchmarking, working with clinical and admin colleagues to ensure timely, accurate data used for funding and care improvement.

The post involves office-based work with occasional ICU/HDU liaison, contributing to CCMDS and ICNARC datasets and reports.