Job summary
This vacancy is for 1 full time and 1 part time (27 hours) roles.
Are you passionate about making a difference with your work and interested in working in health informatics? This role maybe for you.
The Welsh Cancer Intelligence and Surveillance Unit (WCISU) is the national centre for population-based cancer health intelligence. It is part of the wider Data, Knowledge and Research Directorate Public Health Wales with a key role to create the population-based national cancer registry for Wales.
The quality assured cancer registry population dataset created by a specialist registration team underpins the WCISU first class reputation for its cancer health intelligence outputs, benefiting all stakeholders within the cancer community in Wales, UK and internationally. This valued dataset also contributes to selected trusted research environments to expand research opportunities to wider population health analytics.
Main duties of the job
We are keen to hear from enthusiastic, highly self-motivated individuals who are interested in joining this specialist registration team.
You will need to use your judgement in the interrogation of multiple data sources containing clinical and administrative data to derive a patient cancer registration in adherence to international clinical coding rules, national standards, and quality requirements.
The successful candidate will be required to complete the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) Professional Practitioners Diploma for Cancer Registration Officers qualification within 2 years. The training programme is made up of on-the-job blended learning components with assessments throughout. Although full training is provided, experience in clinical coding and medical terminology would be beneficial.
For further information regarding this role, please contact Emily Blackwell Emily.Blackwell3@wales.nhs.uk
About us
Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales' where we play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and main responsibilities are detailed in full in the attached job description and person specification.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and main responsibilities are detailed in full in the attached job description and person specification.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to degree level, or equivalent experience, working in a health records/information environment.
Desirable
- Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) Professional Practitioners Diploma for Cancer Registration Officers qualification
- Clinical coder qualification or equivalent experience
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Gained in a health records/ data management or data research role.
- Ability to interpret clinical data and to extract and record key information accurately.
- Medical terminology including anatomical and physiological terms.
- Clinical coding classifications such as ICD10, ICD03, SNOMED CT, OPCS 4
- Proven IT skills in the use of information systems and Microsoft Applications e.g. Outlook and Teams.
- Current data protection legislation and best practice knowledge / experience relating to systems data, information governance and confidentiality.
- Understanding of data standards.
Desirable
- Gained within cancer services / medical records /clinical coding departments within NHS Wales
- NHS Wales clinical/patient information systems used by Health Boards.
- Of the disease of cancer, to include tumour types, treatments and the national cancer datasets in use to reflect the patient pathway.
- How cancer information can support management and improvement in the NHS.
- To coach and develop team members.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Highly organised, proactive, logical problem solver with well-developed planning and time management skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrate good accuracy and attention to detail skills.
- Team player with the ability to work independently and use own initiative.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and trust.
- Ability to prioritise own workload.
- Ability to work flexibly.
- Demonstrate a commitment to personal development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to degree level, or equivalent experience, working in a health records/information environment.
Desirable
- Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) Professional Practitioners Diploma for Cancer Registration Officers qualification
- Clinical coder qualification or equivalent experience
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Gained in a health records/ data management or data research role.
- Ability to interpret clinical data and to extract and record key information accurately.
- Medical terminology including anatomical and physiological terms.
- Clinical coding classifications such as ICD10, ICD03, SNOMED CT, OPCS 4
- Proven IT skills in the use of information systems and Microsoft Applications e.g. Outlook and Teams.
- Current data protection legislation and best practice knowledge / experience relating to systems data, information governance and confidentiality.
- Understanding of data standards.
Desirable
- Gained within cancer services / medical records /clinical coding departments within NHS Wales
- NHS Wales clinical/patient information systems used by Health Boards.
- Of the disease of cancer, to include tumour types, treatments and the national cancer datasets in use to reflect the patient pathway.
- How cancer information can support management and improvement in the NHS.
- To coach and develop team members.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Highly organised, proactive, logical problem solver with well-developed planning and time management skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrate good accuracy and attention to detail skills.
- Team player with the ability to work independently and use own initiative.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and trust.
- Ability to prioritise own workload.
- Ability to work flexibly.
- Demonstrate a commitment to personal development.
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).
