Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Major Trauma Centre NMTR Data Coordinator
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North Bristol NHS Trust and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust Merger
North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This creates an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.
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Job Overview
The post holder will play a key role in the coordination of data for Southmead Hospital which is the Adult Major Trauma Centre (MTC) in the Severn Major Trauma Network. Ensuring that clinical information from patient records of all major trauma patients admitted to this MTC is extracted, interpreted, and submitted in line with national deadlines, guidance and requirements for the National Major Trauma Registry (NMTR). The MTC is part of the Severn Major Trauma Operational Delivery Network and therefore there is a supportive component to the extended Trauma Units and Children’s Major Trauma Centre which are within the Severn network.
This post may also require providing efficient and timely administrative duties to the Major Trauma Centre (MTC) Management team and Major Trauma Practitioners (MTPs).
Main Duties of the Job
Data and Information
- To ensure that all NMTR eligible patients’ details are entered and submitted before deadlines to ensure that the MTC is able to be eligible for Best Practice Tariffs.
- Identification, using the NMTR inclusion criteria, of patients admitted to the Trust with major trauma injuries and subsequent completion of data submissions via electronic data collection and reporting system.
- To interpret and consolidate information from multiple sources to ensure a complete and accurate patient records on the MTC database and NMTR.
- To support the clinical team to identify all relevant major trauma episodes using various systems including Emergency Department admissions, transfers, etc. and inputting details onto the major trauma tracking database.
- To examine patient records, extracting relevant information and investigating where necessary, following the patient pathway from injury to discharge.
- To be aware of all aspects of the data set required and ensure completion of any missing data.
- Identify and resolve any discrepancies in the data, escalating system errors or queries appropriately.
- To liaise with other hospitals as necessary to retrieve required information.
- To work closely with MTPs and external stakeholders to ensure accuracy of data.
- Any other duties relating to the NMTR requirements.
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Working for Our Organisation
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent qualification
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- IT skills or qualifications to ECDL/RSA standard, or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- Relevant qualification in administration, data management or a related subject
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of data entry, data validation and information retrieval
- Experience of working with electronic databases and information systems
- Experience of working to deadlines and managing competing priorities
Desirable criteria
- Previous NHS experience, ideally within an acute healthcare setting
- Experience of working with clinical information or patient records
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team environment
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to process and validate large volumes of data accurately
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data quality
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing workloads and meet deadlines
- Good analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately
- Ability to use initiative and judgement when resolving queries and complex issues
Desirable criteria
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Equal Opportunities Employer
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.
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