Job summary
Data Quality Officer
Band 4
The role
The Data Quality Officer works within the Data Quality team to provide a Data Quality service to the whole Trust. This involves monitoring the quality of the data in the Trust's systems in relation to NHS standards and providing feedback and support to hospital staff where appropriate.
Data, and the quality of that data underpins many of the decisions and improvements in clinical care and operation of the trust. Working with the Data Quality team, you will provide an essential data quality service to the whole Trust.
This involves monitoring the quality of the data in the Trust's systems in relation to NHS standards and providing feedback and support to hospital staff where appropriate
Main duties of the job
Skills & knowledge required
You'll preferably have patient related NHS administrative experience, including an understanding of referral to treatment (RTT) data. Well-organised, with excellent problem-solving skills, you will have the ability to develop new skills and learn quickly in a new environment. You'll be comfortable working with different IT systems, and proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel is essential. You'll enjoy working as a member of a dedicated team and feel confident working with clinical and administrative staff across the Trust.
Apply to join us
If you're ready to take on the biggest challenge of your career, and you have the relevant skills and knowledge to excel in this role, then we would be delighted to receive your application. Alternatively, if you'd like to discuss this role further, then please don't hesitate to get in touch with Mark Ho on mark.ho@mft.nhs.uk who will be able to answer any questions you may have.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.5bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Sector-leading benefits
This major transformation will expose you to career-defining opportunities, further enhanced by access to high quality training and development initiatives. We will also provide you with a competitive benefits package that includes generous holiday entitlement, childcare support and a desirable NHS pension. Your work-life balance is important to us at MFT, so you will also have access to flexible working options (subject to the role and its requirements).
Diversity and inclusion at MFT
It is vital that our workforce is reflective of the population that we serve, so we hold an unwavering ambition to be a trusted employer for colleagues from every background. Discrimination has no place in our workplaces, so we celebrate diversity and we promote equality of opportunity. Joining an inclusive employer who values the contribution of every individual, you will find a workplace that is both friendly and supportive.
Selection process
If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted by email with further details of the selection process. This process will be carried out either onsite at the location of the role or, more commonly at the moment, via MS Teams, so you will be required to have access to this software.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Sector-leading benefits
This major transformation will expose you to career-defining opportunities, further enhanced by access to high quality training and development initiatives. We will also provide you with a competitive benefits package that includes generous holiday entitlement, childcare support and a desirable NHS pension. Your work-life balance is important to us at MFT, so you will also have access to flexible working options (subject to the role and its requirements).
Diversity and inclusion at MFT
It is vital that our workforce is reflective of the population that we serve, so we hold an unwavering ambition to be a trusted employer for colleagues from every background. Discrimination has no place in our workplaces, so we celebrate diversity and we promote equality of opportunity. Joining an inclusive employer who values the contribution of every individual, you will find a workplace that is both friendly and supportive.
Selection process
If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted by email with further details of the selection process. This process will be carried out either onsite at the location of the role or, more commonly at the moment, via MS Teams, so you will be required to have access to this software.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Higher National Certificate / Diploma or equivalent or relevant experience
- Evidence of Personal Development
Desirable
- Higher National Certificate / Diploma or equivalent qualification in an IT related subject
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of Data Quality
- Knowledge of computer applications eg, word, excel, outlook
- Ability to use IT systems
Desirable
- Patient related NHS administrative experience
- Understanding of Data Quality issues in the NHS.
- Knowledge of commissioning datasets
- Knowledge of the Audit Process
Attributes
Essential
- Provide and receive information on Informatics matters which may be complicated
- Ability to analyse situations / information to identify and resolve a range of problems
- Plan tasks and activities which may require adjustment due to variable workload / interruptions
- Collaborative approach and good team working
- Ability to develop skills quickly and in a new environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work on your own or in a team
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to problem solve and find faults and implement methods to resolve issues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Higher National Certificate / Diploma or equivalent or relevant experience
- Evidence of Personal Development
Desirable
- Higher National Certificate / Diploma or equivalent qualification in an IT related subject
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of Data Quality
- Knowledge of computer applications eg, word, excel, outlook
- Ability to use IT systems
Desirable
- Patient related NHS administrative experience
- Understanding of Data Quality issues in the NHS.
- Knowledge of commissioning datasets
- Knowledge of the Audit Process
Attributes
Essential
- Provide and receive information on Informatics matters which may be complicated
- Ability to analyse situations / information to identify and resolve a range of problems
- Plan tasks and activities which may require adjustment due to variable workload / interruptions
- Collaborative approach and good team working
- Ability to develop skills quickly and in a new environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work on your own or in a team
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to problem solve and find faults and implement methods to resolve issues.
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).
