Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Data Quality and Validation Clerk

The closing date is 15 December 2025

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Data Quality and Validation Clerk, for a fixed term contract of 12 months .

Working across teams to assist in the provision of specific patient data quality and validation.

Essential is to be computer literate, as various systems used, good communication skills and excellent team working ability.

* Pay banding is subject to Agenda for Change Evaluation*

This vacancy is open ONLY to employees of The RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital NHS FT, Shrewsbury & Telford NHS Trust, Shropshire Community NHS Trust and Shropshire Telford and Wrekin ICB. Only applications from candidates currently working in these organisations will be accepted.

Under current Home Office Immigration Rules, this role does not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria and the position is not therefore eligible for sponsorship. Applications from candidates that require skilled worker sponsorship will NOT be shortlisted.

Main duties of the job

The Data Quality and Validation Clerk will have specific tasks using the hospital and NHS IT systems, validating data and ensuring data quality, making amendments and adjustments where required.

We are looking for a professional, experienced administrator who is able to work well as part of a team, but also to work autonomously.

About us

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.

Details

Date posted

01 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

224-PA20251003150

Job locations

The Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT

Twmpath Lane, Gobowen, Oswestry, Shropshire

Oswestry

SY10 7AG


Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a fixed term post for 12 months. The post holder will work in conjunction with and in support of colleagues in the Access Department, the Apollo team and Information Department, to assist in the provision of specific data quality and administrative validation elements. This will include the use of patient data.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Validate patient records against the criteria provided and rectify any discrepancies.

2. Oversee and ensure tasks are completed on a daily basis, meeting internal deadlines.

3. Regularly update and provide the necessary templates and data in order to show current statuses of specific administrative validations/reviews for reporting.

4. Maintain and update internal procedural documentation used within the department. Ensure routine reviews are carried out.

5. Maintain competency to fully utilise the systems and software used within the role.

6. To keep patient information confidential at all times, abiding by the Trusts Confidentiality and Data Protection Policies.

7. To escalate any unresolved issues to a supervisor.

8. To actively participate in any training/development programmes which are run specifically for Information Management staff.

9. Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative according to the controls in place.

10. To suggest improvements to workflows to reduce volumes of data quality issues

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a fixed term post for 12 months. The post holder will work in conjunction with and in support of colleagues in the Access Department, the Apollo team and Information Department, to assist in the provision of specific data quality and administrative validation elements. This will include the use of patient data.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Validate patient records against the criteria provided and rectify any discrepancies.

2. Oversee and ensure tasks are completed on a daily basis, meeting internal deadlines.

3. Regularly update and provide the necessary templates and data in order to show current statuses of specific administrative validations/reviews for reporting.

4. Maintain and update internal procedural documentation used within the department. Ensure routine reviews are carried out.

5. Maintain competency to fully utilise the systems and software used within the role.

6. To keep patient information confidential at all times, abiding by the Trusts Confidentiality and Data Protection Policies.

7. To escalate any unresolved issues to a supervisor.

8. To actively participate in any training/development programmes which are run specifically for Information Management staff.

9. Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative according to the controls in place.

10. To suggest improvements to workflows to reduce volumes of data quality issues

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent expereince
  • Good standard of education to GCSE C standard in English and Maths

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in an office environment.
  • Use of computers
  • Previous NHS/public sector experience or equivalent or demonstrate transferrable skills from other sector
  • Competent in Microsoft Office

Desirable

  • Previous experience of using Medical Records
  • Validation or data quality experience

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

  • Able to manipulate data within a spreadsheet
  • Ability to utilise electronic patient systems and other databases
  • High level of verbal and written communication skills

Desirable

  • Knowledge of electronic patient systems
  • Medical Terminology

Aptitudes and Attributes

Essential

  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Able to work to deadlines
  • Good telephone manner
  • Tact and discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential information
  • Ability to organise and prioritise own work
  • Ability to manage busy workload where accuracy and attention to detail is essential
  • Team player / able to work flexibly

Desirable

  • Able to use a variety of hospital systems or ability to learn
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent expereince
  • Good standard of education to GCSE C standard in English and Maths

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in an office environment.
  • Use of computers
  • Previous NHS/public sector experience or equivalent or demonstrate transferrable skills from other sector
  • Competent in Microsoft Office

Desirable

  • Previous experience of using Medical Records
  • Validation or data quality experience

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

  • Able to manipulate data within a spreadsheet
  • Ability to utilise electronic patient systems and other databases
  • High level of verbal and written communication skills

Desirable

  • Knowledge of electronic patient systems
  • Medical Terminology

Aptitudes and Attributes

Essential

  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Able to work to deadlines
  • Good telephone manner
  • Tact and discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential information
  • Ability to organise and prioritise own work
  • Ability to manage busy workload where accuracy and attention to detail is essential
  • Team player / able to work flexibly

Desirable

  • Able to use a variety of hospital systems or ability to learn

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT

Twmpath Lane, Gobowen, Oswestry, Shropshire

Oswestry

SY10 7AG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT

Twmpath Lane, Gobowen, Oswestry, Shropshire

Oswestry

SY10 7AG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

general manager for the MSK Unit

Mark Lowe

mark.lowe2@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

01 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

224-PA20251003150

Job locations

The Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT

Twmpath Lane, Gobowen, Oswestry, Shropshire

Oswestry

SY10 7AG


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