Job summary
This is a vacancy for the part time role of Data Quality Analyst within the Trust Wide Psychological Medicine Service (Post Covid).
The post holder will be based with our admin team, working closely with the Trust wide Psychological Medicine Service (Post Covid) in a hybrid of office based and home working.
In this role the post holder will provide an efficient, responsive and high quality administrative service to support the team with the assurance that high standards are maintained at all times and that work is undertaken effectively, in accordance with the relevant Trust policies and procedures.
The post holder will lead on data quality for work undertaken by the service across our five boroughs, managing front end data and acting as the main conduit for senior managers and specific information and performance departments.
If you are interested in this role, more information can be found in the attached job description and person specification. Please ensure that you can demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria of this person specification before applying as the interviews will be based upon these requirements.
Main duties of the job
Provision of comprehensive data analyst support to the service.
Responsibility for contacting clinical staff with regards to the data completeness of clinical contacts.
Provide support and training to staff on using PCMIS and recording data.Provide specialist advice on the clinical record systems, data quality to senior managers
Produce specialist datasets when requested by managersRaising queries about the PCMIS system with the provider and working with the provider to find a satisfactory conclusion.
The day to day management of PCMIS - manage and attempt to resolve issues and if unable to do so, liaise with the provider of the PCMIS reporting system to ensure the system is fully operational and is maintained by the provider.
Deal with statistical/analytical queries, assessing whether analyses are robust (e.g. investigating data errors).
When requested by senior managers, interrogate the patient record system (e.g. PCMIS) and use audit tools to ensure the system is operating effectively and is meeting information governance requirements.
Act autonomously in ensuring the patient record system is running effectively and data quality is robust.
To oversee the accurate recording of data within PC-MIS, take a lead on theproduction of reports from the system including flowing data to NHS digital monthly, review data and highlight issues to the Service Manager and Clinical Lead and other team members as necessary.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier, more hopeful life for everyone in our communities. Our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
Our ambition is to maximise people's potential and we aim to promote an inclusive environment and improve the diversity of our workforce so our people truly represent the communities we serve.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. We offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
- Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
- Access to Continued Professional Development
- Involvement in improvement and research activities
- Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
- Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
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Job description
Job responsibilities
A more detailed description of the role and main responsibilities can be found in the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A more detailed description of the role and main responsibilities can be found in the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma level / professional IM&T qualification or professional experience in a data quality environment o Short courses and experience to graduate level
- Short courses and experience to graduate level
Desirable
- Qualification or module in Clinical Research / Statistical Methods OR Undergraduate degree in Psychology
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working in an informatics role
- Experience of working in a Public Sector organisation such as the NHS or a Local Authority
- Demonstrable experience of working as part of a project or development team
- Experience of working with complex datasets
- Experience of working with colleagues to ensure robust requirements capture
- Experience of handling confidential patient information
Desirable
- Experience of working in an Agile Project Management working environment
- Demonstrable experience in using SQL to extract data from complex databases
- Experience of working with statistical software (e.g. SPSS)
- Experience of data visualisation and / or business intelligence software (i.e. Tableau)
- Knowledge of NHS Datasets and Dataflows
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of software especially Excel. Highly numerate and analytical
- Knowledge of a range of statistical / numerical techniques.
- Knowledge and understanding of data visualisation techniques
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Creative, innovative and forward thinking. o Skilled in the analysis of complex data sets and the presentation of derived information.
- Effective presentation, communication and report writing skills.
- Effective presentation, communication and report writing skills.
- Ability to translate business information requirements into reporting requirements
- Ability to work on own initiative and deliver objectives to agreed timescales
- Ability to work independently and also work as part of a team o Self-motivated and ability to motivate others o Ability and willingness to learn
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs o Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma level / professional IM&T qualification or professional experience in a data quality environment o Short courses and experience to graduate level
- Short courses and experience to graduate level
Desirable
- Qualification or module in Clinical Research / Statistical Methods OR Undergraduate degree in Psychology
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working in an informatics role
- Experience of working in a Public Sector organisation such as the NHS or a Local Authority
- Demonstrable experience of working as part of a project or development team
- Experience of working with complex datasets
- Experience of working with colleagues to ensure robust requirements capture
- Experience of handling confidential patient information
Desirable
- Experience of working in an Agile Project Management working environment
- Demonstrable experience in using SQL to extract data from complex databases
- Experience of working with statistical software (e.g. SPSS)
- Experience of data visualisation and / or business intelligence software (i.e. Tableau)
- Knowledge of NHS Datasets and Dataflows
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of software especially Excel. Highly numerate and analytical
- Knowledge of a range of statistical / numerical techniques.
- Knowledge and understanding of data visualisation techniques
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Creative, innovative and forward thinking. o Skilled in the analysis of complex data sets and the presentation of derived information.
- Effective presentation, communication and report writing skills.
- Effective presentation, communication and report writing skills.
- Ability to translate business information requirements into reporting requirements
- Ability to work on own initiative and deliver objectives to agreed timescales
- Ability to work independently and also work as part of a team o Self-motivated and ability to motivate others o Ability and willingness to learn
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs o Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
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).
