Job summary
- Main area
- Stroke
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 040-AC118-0525
- Employer
- Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Grange University Hospital
- Town
- Cwmbran
- Salary
- £26,928 - £29,551 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Stroke Co-ordinator
Band 4
We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed. Please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01497 745805 option 3.
If you are successful at interview for this post, you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process.
Job overview
JOB SUMMARY:
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and motivated individual to join The Stroke Directorate Management Team, based at The Grange University Hospital and Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr (YYF). The primary role of the post holder will be responsible for capturing, validating and monitoring data for the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP), to facilitate multidisciplinary team working and to act as a link between Management teams, Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), therapists and consultants. This role will also be responsible for the processing of TIA referrals in a timely manner and to ensure that they are managed in line with the required guidelines.
About SSNAP
The Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP) aims to improve the quality of stroke care by measuring both the structure and processes of stroke care against evidence-based standards. These standards are informed by the National Clinical Guideline for Stroke, and national and local benchmarks.
SSNAP measures the quality of care that stroke patients receive throughout the whole care pathway up to 6 months post admission in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. SSNAP offers a reliable and comprehensive source of data to inform quality improvements.
When applying for the role, please review the following website to familiarise yourself with SSNAP guidelines, key performance indicators and resources SSNAP - Home
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of a busy team within the Stroke Directorate. This is a vital role that will support efficient and smooth
running of the service, with a particular focus on SSNAP data and TIA waiting list. The role will provide administrative support to
Stroke team, ensuring high-quality standards.
To capture, monitor and validate Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP) audit across the Health Board
To schedule 6 monthly SSNAP assessments and monitor compliance
To manage the Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) waiting list, including booking patients within the current guidelines in a
timely manner / send letter / undertake further referral processing to other clinicians as appropriate
To support Stroke meetings by taking notes / action points and minutes
To provide support in carrying out investigations for Stroke complaints
To provide administrative support to Deputy Directorate Manager / Programme Manager
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
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 Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good standard of education to GCSE level (or equivalent) including English and Maths
- NVQ Level 3 or demonstrable equivalent knowledge and experience
- Knowledge of administrative procedures and systems, some of which are non-routine, and non-routine such as answering queries, following up on progress, task related problem solving, acquired through experience and training to diploma level equivalent
- Use and knowledge of IT packages and applications, including Microsoft Office
Desirable criteria
- Business administration qualification
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Knowledge of relevant organisational policies
Experience
Essential criteria
- Knowledge and experience in capturing and validating data
- Knowledge of patient administration system
- Experience of using Clinical Work Station (CWS)
- Administrative experience in a similar role
- Experience in preparation of agendas, collation of reports and minute taking
- Experience of data management
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
Desirable criteria
- Experience in using WPAS
- Previous NHS Experience
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate well with staff at all levels
- Ability to work effectively within the team
- Excellent organisational skills, effective planning and prioritising skills
- Flexible to be able to meet the needs of the service
- Approachable and adaptable, positive and supportive attitude
Desirable criteria
- Independently mobile to attend to different hospital sites (GUH / YYF / RGH)
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Migle Practoor
- Job title
- Deputy Directorate Manager / Programme Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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