Theatre Systems Manager

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Bangor; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

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Job Overview
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 11 MONTHS TO COVER SECONDMENT.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
The post holder will develop and maintain a combined Theatre activity system, database or complex spreadsheet ensuring that they are fit for purpose, and will develop and promote the recording of activity and work indicators, to improve the analysis of theatre information and to provide high quality management information to aid decision making.

The post holder is expected to provide expert technical support and professional advice for all aspects of Theatre Activity. This will involve investigating highly complex enquiries and performance analysis at a CPG, Specialty, Consultant or even Patient Level.

Main duties of the job
The provision and processing of accurate, timely and reliable theatre information in accordance with guidelines and procedures, through the completion of own work and through the coordination of the work of others.

Provide assistance and support to Managers, and undertakes investigation into complex variances and analyses, suggesting relevant corrective action to Managers as necessary.

Produce and maintain a system for planning theatre activity to allow managers to allocate staff efficiently, and to respond safely and flexibly to change routine. This will involve close co-operation with Consultants and Anaesthetists.

Explore opportunities for improved scheduling of theatre sessions/operations and reducing cancellations and report to the Clinical Management Teams. Assist in the implementation of emergency sessions by recording information and providing appropriate reports on activity.

Liaise with WAG and collect, collate and provide timely and accurate data returns for All Wales Key Performance Indicators, activity and the cancellation of procedures for Theatres.

Analyse and manipulate complex data sets to produce high quality management information for the Trust’s senior managers and clinical staff within the Divisions.

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
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification
Qualifications And/or Knowledge
Essential criteria

• Relevant experience in health information

Desirable criteria

• Good general standard of education
• Advanced ECDL/NVQ Level 4

Experience
Essential criteria

• Knowledge of Data Protection
• Knowledge of Information Governance Requirements for data quality
• Good, working knowledge of patient administration processes in an acute hospital
• Knowledge of Patients Administration System policies and procedures
• An in-depth knowledge of healthcare information systems
• Familiarity with Trust operational processes.
• Possess a working knowledge of information technologies together with awareness of relevant industry trends and developments.
• Detailed knowledge of NHS Data Definitions and health care activity measures.
• Be able to demonstrate an awareness of National and Local IM&T Strategies.

Desirable criteria

• Supervisory experience
• Previous experience of Information Quality Assurance
• Familiarity with NHS IT Security Policies.
• Awareness of the Data Protection Act 1998.
• In depth knowledge of WPAS
• Freedom of information act

Aptitude And Abilities
Essential criteria

• Able to effectively and proactively communicate with clinicians, managers and other information users whilst making NHS Data Standards and statistical results clear and understandable.
• Able to initiate / respond positively to change and has the ability to learn from experience.
• Highly skilled in use of MS Excel and Access
• Able to extract and analyse data, sometimes from multiple data sources and transpose into meaningful statistical information.
• Able to analyse data and cross match with summary data to check data quality and accuracy of statistics.
• Systematic in approach to problem solving
• Good report writing skills, with the ability to compile policies and procedures

Desirable criteria

• Ability to communicate effectively in Welsh and English.
• Excellent IT skills and knowledge, including advanced spreadsheet and database designing skills

Values
Essential Criteria

• Put patients first
• Working together
• Value and respect each other
• Learn and innovate
• Communicate openly and honestly

Other
Essential criteria

• Travel to meetings at other sites sometimes required
• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Industries
• Hospitals and Health Care