Job overview

The post holder will play a vital role in supporting the smooth operation of the Acute Clinical Stroke Service by ensuring accurate, efficient, and effective data management. This work underpins the delivery of a high-quality service for patients, allowing clinical teams to focus on providing exceptional care.

As the Stroke Data Administrator, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining comprehensive stroke data within the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP). This will involve extracting and inputting key information from patient medical records and care pathways into the national database.

Working under the supervision of the Clinical Stroke Specialist Nurse, you will also prepare and provide data reports as required, liaising closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

You will deliver an efficient and responsive administrative service, demonstrating flexibility, professionalism, and strong teamwork. The role will also include providing cross-cover during periods of absence to ensure continuity of service.

In this position, you will work collaboratively with department secretaries, clinical leads, stroke support staff including therapies, SSNAP representatives, and other administrative colleagues to provide a reliable and adaptable service to the Stroke Team, as well as maintain links with ICBS, the Stroke Association, and the East of England network.

Main duties of the job

Communication – Communicate clearly and professionally across the MDT, providing excellent service in line with Trust values. Handle enquiries sensitively, escalate appropriately, and share information to support service improvement.

Analytical & Planning – Accurately update patient and activity records, maintain SSNAP data quality, run reports, and resolve data issues. Manage electronic patient records, support meetings, liaise with regional stroke teams, and provide cross-cover as needed.

Leadership – Work independently using initiative and sound judgement. Manage and prioritise workload, maintain confidentiality, and keep the Service Manager and SSNAP Lead informed of progress, risks, and delays.

Data Quality & Audit – Produce reports, analyse patient records, support audits and research, and ensure accurate coding and data interpretation.

Training – Complete mandatory training and appraisal, support new staff, and assist with implementing new policies and procedures.

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton.  Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

 

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.