Job summary
We are seeking a data leader with strong technical skills to lead on the Trust's data quality efforts - from delivering and embedding excellent data quality practices across our services and teams, to designing and developing data quality assurance frameworks and monitoring procedures. This role includes line management, and is an incredible opportunity for a driven and passionate individual seeking the next step in their career. On a daily basis this person will be helping ensure the data at the heart of the Welsh Ambulance Service decision making is accurate, available and relevant, supporting our ambition of improved patient safety and outcomes.
Main duties of the job
- Ensuring that data and information used by the Trust for reporting and performance (for commissioners and Welsh Government), and for operational, clinical and strategic decision-making are of good quality (i.e. accurate, valid, reliable, timely, relevant and complete).
- Taking ownership of data quality checks, actions to address issues, and improvement plans across the WAST data ecosystem and lifecycle.
- Ensuring data assurance informs organisational awareness and central decision-making by developing and implementing a comprehensive and integrated Data Quality Assurance system across the Trust.
- Support the ambition of the Data, Information & Insight Pillar of the Digital Plan, in creating a strong information culture, and providing specialist expert advice, guidance and training on data quality to improve and maintain data systems, stores and intelligence.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
#RemarkablePeople
Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we're needed.
The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities and disability groups.
Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you're sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.
Job description
Job 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.
Job description
Job 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
Essential
- Master's Degree or equivalent professional qualifications
- Specialist knowledge of data quality, data quality assurance and data governance
- Understanding of the standard data quality domains and definitions and how they apply to business
- Awareness and understanding of WAST's purpose and objectives and NHS Codes of Practice to support data protection compliance, confidentiality and Caldicott Principles
- Evidence of continuous professional Development
Desirable
- Postgrad education in information related field
- Knowledge of a variety of information and data management technologies
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience delivering on organisational data quality practices and related initiatives
- Experience line managing and/or developing staff
- Developing strategies, processes, controls, and practices related to data quality
- Experience working in a large organisation with a complex data ecosystem
- Use of BI systems and platforms
Skills
Essential
- Strong technical skills with ability to write SQL code
- Excellent planning & organisational skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's Degree or equivalent professional qualifications
- Specialist knowledge of data quality, data quality assurance and data governance
- Understanding of the standard data quality domains and definitions and how they apply to business
- Awareness and understanding of WAST's purpose and objectives and NHS Codes of Practice to support data protection compliance, confidentiality and Caldicott Principles
- Evidence of continuous professional Development
Desirable
- Postgrad education in information related field
- Knowledge of a variety of information and data management technologies
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience delivering on organisational data quality practices and related initiatives
- Experience line managing and/or developing staff
- Developing strategies, processes, controls, and practices related to data quality
- Experience working in a large organisation with a complex data ecosystem
- Use of BI systems and platforms
Skills
Essential
- Strong technical skills with ability to write SQL code
- Excellent planning & organisational skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
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.
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.
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).
