Data Coordinator

Based at the Withington site, you will be a valued member of the Haematology and TYA quality team and work alongside one other Data Coordinator. Your role will involve the collation, analysis and reporting of data relating to treatment and outcome of patients within the haematology department., This post will work closely with and be supported by the Quality Manager, Quality Officer and Directorate Lead Nurse and will work alongside one other Data Coordinator., The Christie haematology service acts as a tertiary referral centre for the management of patients with haematological malignancies and bone marrow failure. Inpatient haematology and transplant services for both adults and Teenage and Young Adult (TYA) patients are provided by the 31 bedded Palatine Treatment Ward, and the 4 bedded Withington Ward. Outpatient haematology services are provided by the Haematology and Transplant Day Unit (HTDU) and the ambulatory care facility. The Christie haematology service has grown extensively over the past few years with the development of new treatments and CART. Services are now delivered at 2 other trusts with plans to expand services closer to home further.
The directorate has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued. You will be joining a small quality team within the wider directorate focused on ensuring a high standard of patient care and experience., + Ensure the efficient and accurate collection of clinical data relating to patients within the defined haematology speciality.
+ Ensure the completeness, accuracy and consistency of the data so that it meets the standards of quality expected for reporting to national and local commissioners and for use in national and international audit and research.
+ Perform statistical analysis of transplant data to assess transplant outcomes, including overall survival and non-relapse mortality.
+ Manage the reporting of transplantation outcomes and submit to the European Bone Marrow Transplant (EBMT) registry.
+ Contribute to the design of protocols, which define what and when data is to be collected.
+ Produce reports for the Haematology Directorate and subspecialty meetings.
+ Work with staff at the Christie to ensure the accurate collection of data and ways to improve collection in the future. Communicate data quality issues to team.
+ Identify clinical data that can be collected electronically from other systems in the hospital.
+ Participate with in-house, external and independent audits providing requested information/reports.
+ Request and obtain patient data from outside hospitals and institutions.
+ Search for and retrieve results and data from patient health records, laboratory systems and hospital computerised patient administration system.
+ General clerical and office management duties within the office including the maintenance of an efficient filing system.
+ Work with clinicians, managers and administration staff to review working practices, identify new improved ways of working and find solutions to problems
+ Any other duties as appropriate to the role and grade will be agreed between the post holder and line manager.
Education/Training/Communication/Development:-
+ Attend appropriate training and education sessions at the request of manager/team leader.
+ Contribute to unit/team meetings and newsletters to promote staff knowledge of the databases.
+ Attend departmental education sessions to enhance own understanding of haematology oncology.
The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.
We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.
We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy
All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure.
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If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.
The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website.
You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.

We are looking for a self-motivated, proactive individual who is able to work well independently but also as part of a team. You must have good attention to detail, numerical and analytical skills as you must ensure the completeness, accuracy and consistency of the data so that it meets the standards of quality expected for reporting to national and local commissioners and for use in national and international audit and research.
You must be educated to degree level with a computing qualification and be able to demonstrate excellent IT skills and a high level of competency in in all Microsoft packages, especially Excel. Although not essential, a science, mathematical or statistical related degree would be advantageous.
If you are educated to a degree level with a computing qualification and have experience in working within clinical audit, information systems and hospital data then you are the right person to consider joining the quality team within the Haematology and TYA directorate.