SSNAP Co-ordinator inCwmbrân inCwmbrân PUBLISHED TUE 14 JAN 2025

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

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

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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process

Job Overview

The Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP) aims to improve the quality of stroke care by measuring both the structure and processes of stroke care against evidence-based standards. These standards are informed by the National Clinical Guideline for Stroke, and national and local benchmarks.

SSNAP is an audit that measures the quality of care that stroke patients receive throughout the whole care pathway up to 6 months post admission in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. SSNAP offers clinicians, policy makers and the public a reliable and comprehensive source of data to inform quality improvements.

This role will have responsibility for capturing and monitoring SSNAP audit data across the Health Board as well as supporting Directorate Manager/Deputy Directorate Manager with administration of Stroke related meetings. The post holder will work closely with Stroke medical, nursing and allied professional teams, will attend multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure the data is validated and captured arcuately. There is an opportunity to enhance current systems and processes within the team and this role will be instrumental in developing this with senior management support.

The successful candidate will have excellent analytical skills, a keen eye for detail and a good understanding of Microsoft Office packages. The role will be based at the Grange University Hospital with some travel required across other hospital sites.

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for developing and maintaining effective communication and working relationships across the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) in GUH and the Stroke rehabilitation wards in Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr (YYF).
• Liaise with consultants, nursing and allied professional teams to ensure data is captured in an accurate and timely manner.
• To handle information with high levels of sensitivity and confidentiality.
• Provide administrative support during Stroke Directorate meetings, record minutes and actions.
  
  

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Education & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Good standard of education to GCSE level (or equivalent) including English and Maths
• NVQ Level 3 or demonstrable equivalent knowledge and experience
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of continuous professional development
  
  

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria

• Knowledge and experience in capturing and validating data
• Knowledge of patient administration system / outpatient clinic system / ward admission processes
• Knowledge and experience in monitoring waiting list / patient booking
• Knowledge of RTT, experience of using CWS
• Administrative experience in a similar role
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience using WPAS
  
  

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate well with staff at all levels
• Ability to work effectively within the team
• Excellent organisational skills
• Effective planning and prioritising skills
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Ability to speak Welsh
  
  

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate commitment to achieving high quality standards of work
• Flexible to be able to meet the needs of the service
• Positive and supportive attitude
• Approachable and adaptable
• Tact / diplomacy when dealing with difficult situations
  
  

Other

Essential criteria

• Ability to travel to different hospital sites (GUH / RGH / YYF)