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East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Validation Officer

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Job summary

We are looking for a motivated, dynamic and hardworking Validation Officer to join our Data Quality & Assurance Team, as part of a wider Information department.

You will work within a team of Pathway/18wks Validation Officers, Data Quality Administrators, Access Governance Managers and Data Quality & Assurance officers to help deliver the Trusts aim to 'ensure EKHUFT data is Trusted, both internally and externally', referenced in the Trusts Data Quality & Assurance Strategy.'

With support from the Head of Corporate Information & Assurance together with the Data Quality & Assurance Lead you will help improve Data Quality, Validation and Assurance for the Trust.

Main duties of the job

As Validation Officer the post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day validation of data used for monitoring operational standards. The post holder will be responsible for the effective administration and management of Trust reports - improving and maintaining the quality of data captured and the processes for its validation, to monitor pathways and Operational Standards.

About us

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

The organisation is currently launching its new improvement focus in the form of an improvement system called We Care. The We Care System is a fundamentally new model that the organisation will be shifting to, it champions empowerment, promotes innovation and will bolster the connection and collaboration of staff throughout the organisation.

The We Care System utilises a multi-layered approach to improvement allowing staff to develop and produce a variety of ideas to combat the issues and problems that have been identified. The system allows for the deployment of:

  • Strategic Initiatives which are long term projects and focus led and driven by our executive
  • Trust Priority Improvement Projects which are short term projects allocated to a range of project teams made up from our staff groups focusing on impacting our True North metrics and breakthrough objectives
  • Ward Based OMS which delivers daily management and continuous improvement on the frontline

Details

Date posted

26 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

344-5599COR

Job locations

Royal Victoria Hospital

Radnor Park Avenue

Folkestone

CT19 5BN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Understand Operational Standards data validation, showing a highly developed specialist knowledge within this field, particularly in 18wks/RTT and Data Quality.

Ensure that this specialist knowledge is kept up to date and changes in legislation or national and local policy are communicated effectively to staff at all levels within the organisation, including presenting complex information to groups as necessary to ensure consistency and conformity with regulations.

Assist with the development of the Validation Team as required to ensure the Trusts Validation needs are met, including motivating and training staff as necessary to ensure consistency and quality.

Responsible for timely and robust validation of data used to measure the Trusts position against national Operational Standards. Responsible for identifying areas where improvements and/or adaptations to systems to input, store and disseminate information can be made in order to increase quality and validate data more effectively.

Deliver ad hoc reporting as required, without interrupting the regular programme of validation and reporting.

Assist with routine validation to ensure timescales are adhered to.

Undertake audits and monitoring of data to ensure the standards are maintained and support service development, quality and improvement.

Contribute to training programmes to ensure Trust Staff are:

  • enabled to use PAS to collect the highest standard of data at patient level
  • aware of how the data they collect is used and affects patients and the Trust.

Work with the Corporate Information Team to ensure existing and future reports and monitoring tools for Operation Standards are of the highest quality and fit for purpose.

Provide support and specialist knowledge to ensure any processes, including data collection and analysis, around Operational Standards reporting are adapted to new or developing Trust information systems.

Undertake any other duties as commensurate with the grade and additional responsibilities as dictated by the changing nature of the role following consultation with the Validation Manager.

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Understand Operational Standards data validation, showing a highly developed specialist knowledge within this field, particularly in 18wks/RTT and Data Quality.

Ensure that this specialist knowledge is kept up to date and changes in legislation or national and local policy are communicated effectively to staff at all levels within the organisation, including presenting complex information to groups as necessary to ensure consistency and conformity with regulations.

Assist with the development of the Validation Team as required to ensure the Trusts Validation needs are met, including motivating and training staff as necessary to ensure consistency and quality.

Responsible for timely and robust validation of data used to measure the Trusts position against national Operational Standards. Responsible for identifying areas where improvements and/or adaptations to systems to input, store and disseminate information can be made in order to increase quality and validate data more effectively.

Deliver ad hoc reporting as required, without interrupting the regular programme of validation and reporting.

Assist with routine validation to ensure timescales are adhered to.

Undertake audits and monitoring of data to ensure the standards are maintained and support service development, quality and improvement.

Contribute to training programmes to ensure Trust Staff are:

  • enabled to use PAS to collect the highest standard of data at patient level
  • aware of how the data they collect is used and affects patients and the Trust.

Work with the Corporate Information Team to ensure existing and future reports and monitoring tools for Operation Standards are of the highest quality and fit for purpose.

Provide support and specialist knowledge to ensure any processes, including data collection and analysis, around Operational Standards reporting are adapted to new or developing Trust information systems.

Undertake any other duties as commensurate with the grade and additional responsibilities as dictated by the changing nature of the role following consultation with the Validation Manager.

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of two years experience in a comparable post
  • Data Quality

Desirable

  • Experience in mutidisciplinary working

skills

Essential

  • Analytical and investigative skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Awareness of basic rules of data quality

Desirable

  • In depth knowledge of patient pathway flows
  • knowledge of local PAS system
  • knowledge of national intiatives associated with waiting times
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of two years experience in a comparable post
  • Data Quality

Desirable

  • Experience in mutidisciplinary working

skills

Essential

  • Analytical and investigative skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Awareness of basic rules of data quality

Desirable

  • In depth knowledge of patient pathway flows
  • knowledge of local PAS system
  • knowledge of national intiatives associated with waiting times

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

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Victoria Hospital

Radnor Park Avenue

Folkestone

CT19 5BN


Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Victoria Hospital

Radnor Park Avenue

Folkestone

CT19 5BN


Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Validation Officer

Kirsty Pryor

kirsty.pryor1@nhs.net

01303850202

Details

Date posted

26 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

344-5599COR

Job locations

Royal Victoria Hospital

Radnor Park Avenue

Folkestone

CT19 5BN


Supporting documents

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