Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an efficient and motivated individual to join the critical care audit team.
The post holder will collect and enter data, resolve queries, perform simple analyses, and produce and disseminate written reports.
The post includes coding of reasons for admission to the Intensive Care Unit and, as such, applicants should ideally have a basic level of theoretical knowledge, or equivalent experience, providing an understanding of medical terminology, anatomical and physiological terms.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful applicant will be proud of their track record of attention to detail and accuracy and be able to demonstrate keyboard and word processing skills sufficient to enable data entry and formulation of reports.
Knowledge of database systems and spreadsheets would be a distinct advantage, as would experience of using clinical information, patient administration and results systems. Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time is an essential aptitude.
A major part of the role will be to collate and enter Critical Care Minimum Dataset (CCMDS) and Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre (ICNARC) information for patients admitted to critical care.
This data contributes to accurate activity data, is used to ensure correct funding is received for patient care and also informs best clinical practice both within and outside UHS. The post is mostly office-based but also requires working within ICU and HDU areas liaising with clinicians, nurses and other unit staff. The post holder will join an experienced team of Information Officers and will report to the critical care Clinical Information System Manager.
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Person specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Knowledge of data analysis and associated software/computer systems gained through diploma level qualification or equivalent experience
- Basic level of theoretical knowledge or equivalent experience from a clinical environment providing an understanding of medical terminology, anatomical and physiological terms and complex coding techniques
- Previous relational database experience
- Experience of dealing with queries, assessing if data is robust, identifying inaccurate data, undertaking validation tasks and ensuring that problem areas are escalated as necessary
- Able to clearly and accurately convey complex information both verbally and in suitable written formats
Desirable
- Advanced MS Excel experience
- Experience of using Pivot tables, PowerPoint
- Creating charts/tables that enable CC Directorate to effectively plan adequate resource utilisation and financial projections
- Knowledge of case note tracking computerised patient administrative systems
- Previous experience of clinical audit/information systems
- Ability to present Critical Care Audit data to a variety of audiences
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This advert is for Information Officer - Critical Care with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in Southampton, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 Per annum - pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Jul 2026.
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