Fracture Liaison Database Administrator

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Llandudno; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Job Overview

The post holder will be responsible for the provision of timely, accurate and reliable data to FLS DB (fracture liaison database). This will involve collating and inputting data of patients attending the Trust with low trauma fractures. In addition, he/she may be required to participate in clinical audit projects within The North Wales Osteoporosis/Bone Densitometry Unit.

An accurate, confidential and supportive administration service for patients, clinical teams, carers and internal and external agencies (e.g. Local Authority, Third Sector, CAIS) in order to provide a safe and efficient patient pathway and provide information and appropriate support to families and carers.

Main duties of the job

• To co-ordinate the provision of accurate, reliable and timely data to the Fracture Liaison Service database (FLS-DB) by completion of data submissions via the web based system, according to the FLS-DB inclusion criteria.
• Regular liaison with the bone unit staff who can provide a list of patients attending the Health Board with low trauma fractures ≥50 years of age.
• To liaise with the relevant stakeholders regarding the maintenance and further development of systems for collecting data in line with the national and organisational requirements.
• To link with General practitioners and patients to collate information.
• The retrieve information (where applicable) from Patient information system (PiMS, WPAS, Symphony), Welsh Clinical Portal (WCP) and EPRO.
• The retrieval and tracking of case-notes for patients included in the FLS-DB.
• To support and promote bone unit audit liaising with both clinical and audit/information staff to ensure the availability of good quality data.
• To assist clinical and other staff in the interpretation of data reports received from FLS-DB, and to identify areas for future audit and review.
• To make presentations at appropriate meetings when required.
• Attendance at FLS events.

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

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

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

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria

• NVQ Business administration L4 or equivalent experience
• City & Guilds (AMSPAR) Diploma in Medical administration or equivalent experience
• RSA /OCR level 3 or equivalent experience

Desirable criteria

• Management qualification or working towards
• NVQ 3 Customer Service
• ILM Level 2 (or working towards) relevant equivalent qualification
• NHS Statutory and Mandatory Training
• ECDL or equivalent experience

Experience
Essential criteria

• Experience of coordinating administration activities.
• Experience of organising workload and people

Desirable criteria

• Previous NHS Experience

Skills
Essential criteria

• Competently communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of staff, patients both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient typing skills
• Proficient in use of Microsoft office applications. Will work unsupervised
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Will prioritise own workload
• Minute taking experience

Other Relevant Requirements
Essential criteria

• If required be able to travel between sites if relevant to the demands of the post

Desirable criteria

• Welsh Speaker

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Industries
• Hospitals and Health Care