Job summary
- Main area
- Emergency Care
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 279-7226329-JUL25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Richard's Hospital
- Town
- Chichester
- Salary
- £26,530 - £29,114 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Emergency Dept Admin & Trauma Audit & Research Network Support Officer
Band 4
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, well-motivated and organised individual to take on the role of Trauma Audit Research (TARN) and Admin Support Officer for Emergency Care at St Richard’s Hospital. This is an Agenda for Change Band 4 Admin and Clerical role.
This role is responsible for the coordination and submission of trauma data to the national TARN database and to liaise with the Trust Information Team. It is also to support Clinical Leads to ensure excellent administrative support for the Emergency Department at St Richard’s.
The Trauma and Research Network is a national project aimed at improving the survival of patients suffering major trauma, which is the leading cause of death in people under 40 years of age. The collection of accurate information regarding trauma cases is vital in order to help Health Professionals and managers improve trauma services countrywide.
The post holder will also undertake administrative, clerical and data processing tasks to support administrative tasks for the Emergency Department.
The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills with attention to detail, be able to work independently and prioritise their own workload to meet deadlines, be a confident user of Microsoft Office programmes, be able to collate and maintain data and produce reports after training. Experience with internal IT systems is essential. If you are willing, helpful and hardworking this could be the job for you.
Main duties of the job
To provide administrative support to the Emergency Department incorporating the processing and submission of clinical level data to the Trauma Audit and Research Network (TARN) database, adhering to required submission deadlines and comprehensive data field requirements. To support the development and presentation of trauma reports to meet regulatory requirements along with service audits and peer review process. To support trauma meetings for Urgent and Emergency Care.
This role will undertake a range of administrative duties to support the medical staff and senior nurses, collating information for national data collection and action logs to enhance governance and performance. Maintain quality indicators data for the main department and the Urgent Treatment Centre including breach validation.
Assist in dealing with complaints, PALS requests including producing responses for clinician review and sign off.
Assist in the ordering of equipment for the Emergency Department and the Urgent Treatment Centre to maintain adequate supplies at all times.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see full job description and person specification for comprehensive details of the role and responsibilities.
Person specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to diploma level or equivalent experience
- 5 x GCSE including Maths and English or equivalent
- IT Qualification
- Accurate data collection/analysis
Desirable criteria
- Experience within an Acute NHS Trust
- Experience of internal IT systems i.e. Datix, Symphony, Careflow, Systemone
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Skills
Essential criteria
- Broad knowledge of Microsoft Office package including Excel and Powerpoint
- Ability to work autonomously
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of continued learning
- Experience of dealing with complaints
Specific Requirements
Essential criteria
- Diary Management
- Ability to produce reports and maintain action trackers
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nikki hoar
- Job title
- Operational Manager Urgent and Emergency Care
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07795825014
- Additional information
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