Eras+ Data Collector

You will collect clinical activity and research information from patients via the telephone, from the bedside in both the ward and critical care environment of The Royal Oldham Hospital and enter data into local and as required regional and national systems.

You will perform validation and correction exercises on Directorate information systems and will produce clear and accurate weekly/monthly reports from the data system to pre-defined schedules and share with all members of the Colorectal Directorate.

You will provide IT support to the ERAS+ and wider Colorectal specialist nursing team as well as providing basic training to ward staff on the data collection requirements as appropriate to job role. The ERAS+ data collector will work collaboratively with all members of the colorectal team to help compile and format Annual Reports.

Main duties of the job

• To collect activity, clinical and research information form the bedside across critical and ward areas
• To extract clinical audit data from clinical records using internal and nationally-set datasets
• To assist clinical staff in the collection, analysis and presentation of clinical audits as defined by clinical audit programmes
• To collect hospital outcomes for each admission from the hospital information systems (PAS, Health views and other systems as needed) and from other NHS Trusts, where appropriate
• To collect any other information as deemed appropriate
• To enter data in an accurate and timely manner
• Prepare and send out information packs in relation to preparing patients for surgery at the request of members of the colorectal nursing team
• To co-ordinate Surgery School by sending out invites and managing patient attendance

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year

per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-SUR-AC425-26-A

Job locations

The Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English & Maths (or Equivalent)
• GCSE in Information Technology (or equivalent qualification /experience

Desirable

• Higher Qualification in Information technology
• Evidence of ongoing personal development

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Specific knowledge in working with data and information systems

Desirable

• Knowledge of Medical terminology

Experience

Essential

• Experience in producing reports and sharing with others

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy of information
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload to meet established schedules and deadlines
• Good analytic skills and sound judgement to make informed decisions relating to data collection, validating and reporting
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly both verbal and in writing
• To have positive interpersonal and communication skills with staff, the general public and external stakeholders
• Effective customer service skills
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Ability to use own initiative with minimal supervision
• Ability to cope well in a pressured environment

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English & Maths (or Equivalent)
• GCSE in Information Technology (or equivalent qualification /experience

Desirable

• Higher Qualification in Information technology
• Evidence of ongoing personal development

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Specific knowledge in working with data and information systems

Desirable

• Knowledge of Medical terminology

Experience

Essential

• Experience in producing reports and sharing with others

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy of information
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload to meet established schedules and deadlines
• Good analytic skills and sound judgement to make informed decisions relating to data collection, validating and reporting
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly both verbal and in writing
• To have positive interpersonal and communication skills with staff, the general public and external stakeholders
• Effective customer service skills
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Ability to use own initiative with minimal supervision
• Ability to cope well in a pressured environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English & Maths (or Equivalent)
• GCSE in Information Technology (or equivalent qualification /experience

Desirable

• Higher Qualification in Information technology
• Evidence of ongoing personal development

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Specific knowledge in working with data and information systems

Desirable

• Knowledge of Medical terminology

Experience

Essential

• Experience in producing reports and sharing with others

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy of information
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload to meet established schedules and deadlines
• Good analytic skills and sound judgement to make informed decisions relating to data collection, validating and reporting
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly both verbal and in writing
• To have positive interpersonal and communication skills with staff, the general public and external stakeholders
• Effective customer service skills
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Ability to use own initiative with minimal supervision
• Ability to cope well in a pressured environment