Data Assurance Officer

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity in which we are looking for multiple candidates. This will be a for a combination of permanent positions and fixed term contract positions. The purpose of this role is to assist the Data Assurance team to in manage data quality concerns by handling issues related to data quality, administrative validation, and performance analysis.

The post holder will work in partnership with various departments within the Trust (Both Clinical and Non-Clinical) in supporting the data quality issues to help with performance and management of patient's access to care from an administrative validation and performance analysis perspective.

Main duties of the job

The post covers all aspects of the patient journey within the Trust and will involve working with the internal departments, and liaison with outside agencies such as other hospitals. The post holder will aim to support the Trust in staying compliant with the Trust's Access Policy and KPIs relative to data quality and associated areas of work. The post holder will also support in the development of staff knowledge and support mitigation of Data Quality issues.

The post holder will be expected to have an in depth knowledge of acute hospital care and elective access targets.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Date posted

06 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£31,944 to £34,937 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

289-CR-1684-A

Job locations

Cross site working ( Chelsea or West Mid site)

London

SW10 9NH


Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full job description and person specification please view the attachment/s. The full job description will provide you with an overview of tasks and responsibilities of the role. The person specification details the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full job description and person specification please view the attachment/s. The full job description will provide you with an overview of tasks and responsibilities of the role. The person specification details the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent oMinimum C grade in Mathematics and English
  • A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and packages
  • High level of proficiency in computer and information systems

Experience

Essential

  • Previous work experience in the NHS or other medical professional setting
  • Knowledge of current issues affecting the delivery of clinical services within an acute teaching hospital
  • Demonstrate proactive approach to Service Improvement and Development.

Desirable

  • Experience of using hospital information systems to produce and analyse data

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Well-developed analytical and problem solving skills
  • History of engagement with clinical teams
  • Project management skills Ability to analyse, interpret and compare complex facts

Desirable

  • An understanding of Clinical Systems such as Cerner
Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent oMinimum C grade in Mathematics and English
  • A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and packages
  • High level of proficiency in computer and information systems

Experience

Essential

  • Previous work experience in the NHS or other medical professional setting
  • Knowledge of current issues affecting the delivery of clinical services within an acute teaching hospital
  • Demonstrate proactive approach to Service Improvement and Development.

Desirable

  • Experience of using hospital information systems to produce and analyse data

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Well-developed analytical and problem solving skills
  • History of engagement with clinical teams
  • Project management skills Ability to analyse, interpret and compare complex facts

Desirable

  • An understanding of Clinical Systems such as Cerner

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

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cross site working ( Chelsea or West Mid site)

London

SW10 9NH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cross site working ( Chelsea or West Mid site)

London

SW10 9NH


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

DGM– Performance & Data Quality

Shubashini Nanthakumar

shubashini.nanthakumar@nhs.net

Date posted

06 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£31,944 to £34,937 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

289-CR-1684-A

Job locations

Cross site working ( Chelsea or West Mid site)

London

SW10 9NH


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