Job overview

This vacancy is open ONLY  to employees of The RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital NHS FT, Shrewsbury & Telford NHS Trust, Shropshire Community NHS Trust and Shropshire Telford and Wrekin ICB.   Applications from candidates NOT working in these organisations will not be accepted and will not be shortlisted.

** Pay Banding subject to agenda for change evaluation **

We are seeking to a recruit an efficient Spinal Disorders Administrator into the Spinal Service.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the Spinal Disorders Unit manages itself with respect to compliance with the British Spinal Registry (BSR) Database,  as well as for the coordination of the Spinal Disorders Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).  This will ensure all relevant patients are discussed and planned for and that resulting records are produced in a timely and accurate fashion.  

Main duties of the job

To ensure compliance across the unit in terms of Harms reviews, including liaising with colleagues across various teams to ensure action is taken wherever necessary.  To provide general administrative support to clinical and operational colleagues.

Solely responsible for collection, management and coordination of data to be entered into the British Spinal Registry (BSR) database. 

Liaising both verbally and in writing with patients and clinical colleagues to ensure data is captured accurately about Spinal Disorders Surgery outcomes within the Trust.

Maintaining high levels of concentration to ensure accurate input and delivery of this information, working to tight timescales, at times with interruptions.
Responsible for meeting all RSN reporting deadlines for the BSR and responding to all data queries to both internal and external parties in writing and verbally. 
Following policy and procedure as regards data collection, and proposing improvements to processes where necessary.

MDT

Responsible for ensuring that all patients being listed for surgery in the short term are captured ahead of the Spinal MDT.
Ensuring that all listed patients are discussed at the Multi-Disciplinary Team Meeting and ensure that consultants are aware where necessary to discuss cases in other forums.  
Responsible for clear and accurate minuting of patient outcomes post-MDT and for ensuring electronic records are held.

Working for our organisation

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job – we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role. 

We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities – including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans’ Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).

RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.

The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.

We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.