Stroke Co-ordinator

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health board as a data manager for the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme. This role involves managing data, facilitating team collaboration, and ensuring compliance with guidelines. Ideal for organized individuals with strong administrative skills and a commitment to quality care.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with patient administration systems.
• Data capturing and validation experience.

Responsibilities

• Capture, monitor, and validate SSNAP data across the Health Board.
• Manage the TIA waiting list, including booking patients and processing referrals.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3

Good GCSE standard including English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, and any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed. Please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01497 745805 option 3.

If you are successful at interview for this post, you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If shortlisted, you will be contacted via your email account used to apply, so please check your account regularly.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment-related correspondence via the email registered on the application form.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board supports flexible working.

Note: There is a temporary top-up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum. This will be in place until the 2025/26 pay uplift is confirmed.

This vacancy may be withdrawn at any time if filled via internal redeployment.

Job Overview

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and motivated individual to join The Stroke Directorate Management Team, based at The Grange University Hospital and Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr (YYF). The primary role involves managing data for the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP), facilitating multidisciplinary team working, and acting as a link between management, clinical nurse specialists, therapists, and consultants. The role also includes processing TIA referrals efficiently and in line with guidelines.

About SSNAP

The Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP) aims to improve stroke care quality by measuring care against evidence-based standards, informed by the National Clinical Guideline for Stroke, and benchmarks. It assesses the quality of care from admission to 6 months post-admission across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, providing data to inform quality improvements. Familiarise yourself with SSNAP guidelines and KPIs at SSNAP - Home.

Main duties of the job

• Capture, monitor, and validate SSNAP data across the Health Board.
• Schedule biannual SSNAP assessments and monitor compliance.
• Manage the TIA waiting list, including booking patients and processing referrals.
• Support stroke meetings with notes, action points, and minutes.
• Assist in investigations of stroke complaints.
• Provide administrative support to the Deputy Directorate Manager/Programme Manager.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board offers an exceptional workplace with opportunities for career development, flexible working, and comprehensive benefits. We serve a population of 650,000 with over 16,000 staff, committed to high-quality care and innovation.

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential:

• Good GCSE standard including English and Maths.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of administrative procedures and systems.
• Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office.

Desirable:

• Business administration qualification.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Knowledge of organisational policies.

Experience

Essential:

• Data capturing and validation experience.
• Experience with patient administration systems.
• Using Clinical Work Station (CWS).
• Administrative experience in similar roles.
• Preparing agendas, reports, and minute-taking.
• Data management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Desirable:

• Experience with WPAS.
• Previous NHS experience.

Skills and Attributes

Essential:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Effective team worker.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Flexibility to meet service needs.
• Approachable, adaptable, positive, and supportive attitude.

Desirable:

• Ability to attend different hospital sites independently.