Stroke Audit and Information Facilitator | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Stroke Audit and Information Facilitator to support the Stroke team in collecting data for national audits and monitoring clinical governance while upholding high standards of patient care.

The role involves inputting and auditing Stroke and Respiratory data, maintaining the Capture Stroke database, and coordinating with coders to ensure accurate diagnoses and timely reporting within the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Input and audit Stroke and Respiratory data and maintain the Capture Stroke database
• Audit data quality, complete exception reporting, input online manual reporting to SSNAP
• Hold monthly reconciliation meetings with coders to ensure accuracy in diagnoses
• Maintain links and relations with other RCHT departments and Primary Care Trusts
• Support Managers, Consultants, Clinicians and staff in Stroke and Eldercare with data services

Job description

Stroke Audit and Information Facilitator | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

We are looking for a flexible and conscientious administrator to join our Stroke team to assist in the collection of data for Stroke National Audit submissions, monitoring for clinical governance and to ensure standards are maintained whist delivering patient care.

This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.

This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

To provide information collection, audit and reporting services to the Stroke and Respiratory Departments.

Input and audit all Stroke and Respiratory data and maintain the Capture Stroke database to ensure the Trust can report on our Stroke performance against key metrics

This role audits data quality, completes exception reporting, inputs online manual reporting to SSNAP and holds monthly reconciliation meetings with coders to ensure accuracy in diagnoses.

Maintain good links and relationships with other RCHT departments and Primary Care Trusts

Customer base – Managers, Consultants, Clinicians, All Stroke and Eldercare staff members and other internal departments

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that rises significantly during peak visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high‑quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:

• Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
• West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance

As a teaching hospital, we are proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals while continually strengthening our own services.

Education and lifelong learning are central to who we are. The Knowledge Spa, located on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non‑clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams who support the care of more than half a million people every year.

We are driven by one clear ambition - Outstanding Care for One and All - care that’s safe, kind and high-quality, for every patient and every staff member. We are RCHT.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

Identity Checks

Professional registration and qualification checks

Employment history and reference checks

Occupational Health clearance

Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check

Right to work in the UK

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https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.