Data Corrections Officer

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Applications are invited for the position of Data Corrections Officer at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

The post holder will work within the Data Corrections Team which is part of the Trust's Business Intelligence Department.

The post holder will provide a comprehensive service in data correction across various systems, as well as investigation of patient demographic and health activity data to resolve duplicate and confused records.

Main duties of the job

To investigate and undertake data quality checks on electronic records to ensure the integrity of the data held on all systems. To update the information held on the EPR to ensure that the system accurately reflects patient details and episodes of care.

To identify and liaise with Records Management the outcome of investigations to ensure documentation held within the casenote folders is correct.

In addition to this the Data Corrections Officer is responsible for verifying and resolving duplicate registrations, confused records and any Patient Identity issues raised.

The Data Corrections Officer is also required to investigate and interpret the information from a variety of systems - Lorenzo, Exeter, Summary Care Record, Lorenzo ED and Pathology, liaising with GP Practices and the wider community as well as electronically raising monitoring and managing calls with the National Back Office.

To carry out data quality tasks in relation to the East Midlands Radiology System (EMRAD)

Closing date of applications: 23 February 2025

Date of interview: 17 March 2025

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.

A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.

Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Date posted

12 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

Depending on experience pro rata pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

320-TWS-1947

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements

Essential

Educated to GCSE or equivalent including English and Maths

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrable experience of using computerised patient administration system.
Broad knowledge of patient Identity issues
Experience of validation of records
High level of accuracy required for inputting data

Desirable

Knowledge of the Trust's computerised PAS (patient administration systems) and other systems used in the Trust
Knowledge and experience of using a Spine compliant Patient Administration System

Skills and Ability

Essential

Demonstrate ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good organisational skills including the ability to prioritise and work
IT skills, including a good knowledge of MS Office
Make judgements concerning data quality
Proactive approach to work with the ability to develop ideas and solutions

Desirable

Ability to produce high quality, clear, understandable training materials
Ability sense check and analyse data to identify issues and investigate anomalies

Communications and interpersonal skills

Essential

Good written and verbal communication skills
Build up good working relationships with internal staff and external agencies

Values and Behaviours

Essential

Evidence of being able to act as a role model within a team and the organisation as a whole.
Evidence of adhering to organisational standards.

Other requirements

Essential

Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements

Essential

Educated to GCSE or equivalent including English and Maths

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrable experience of using computerised patient administration system.
Broad knowledge of patient Identity issues
Experience of validation of records
High level of accuracy required for inputting data

Desirable

Knowledge of the Trust's computerised PAS (patient administration systems) and other systems used in the Trust
Knowledge and experience of using a Spine compliant Patient Administration System

Skills and Ability

Essential

Demonstrate ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good organisational skills including the ability to prioritise and work
IT skills, including a good knowledge of MS Office
Make judgements concerning data quality
Proactive approach to work with the ability to develop ideas and solutions

Desirable

Ability to produce high quality, clear, understandable training materials
Ability sense check and analyse data to identify issues and investigate anomalies

Communications and interpersonal skills

Essential

Good written and verbal communication skills
Build up good working relationships with internal staff and external agencies

Values and Behaviours

Essential

Evidence of being able to act as a role model within a team and the organisation as a whole.
Evidence of adhering to organisational standards.

Other requirements

Essential

Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations

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.