Job summary
We are recruiting!
The role: Data Quality Officer (Band 4)
The Department: Data Investigation Team
We are seeking a Data Quality Officer who is detail-oriented, digitally proficient and passionate about working for the NHS, to join our Data Investigation team and play a vital role in the management of digital patient records across Trust systems.
Main duties of the job
Work as part of the Data Investigation team to support the accuracy, completeness, timeliness and reliability of patient and operational data held within Trust systems. The post holder will monitor and validate data quality, correct errors, support improvement projects, monitor team inbox and provide guidance and informal training to staff as appropriate.
Promoting and ensuring all Digital Health Records are managed to the required data quality standards.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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Please see Job description attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details and person specification relating to this post
Please see Job description attached
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) to include English and Maths Grade C or above.
- NVQ3 admin or proven equivalent experience plus knowledge / training / experience in : - Patient records administration - Electronic patient records - Audit / Data quality
Desirable
- ECDL or alternative IT qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience and understanding of a PAS system
- Experience of data analysis or validation
- Previous experience of working with non-technical users to train, give context and provide support around data assurance issues
- Previous experience of monitoring data quality, identifying and resolving problems
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills, effective communication with colleagues at all levels within the organisation
- Knowledge of operational standards of data collection and reporting techniques.
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft products, especially Word, Excel and Teams
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Ability to prioritise own workload and manage frequent changes that occur based on operational needs Good organisational skills
- Understanding of information governance issues and Datix reporting
- Awareness of patient confidentiality and data protection issues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) to include English and Maths Grade C or above.
- NVQ3 admin or proven equivalent experience plus knowledge / training / experience in : - Patient records administration - Electronic patient records - Audit / Data quality
Desirable
- ECDL or alternative IT qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience and understanding of a PAS system
- Experience of data analysis or validation
- Previous experience of working with non-technical users to train, give context and provide support around data assurance issues
- Previous experience of monitoring data quality, identifying and resolving problems
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills, effective communication with colleagues at all levels within the organisation
- Knowledge of operational standards of data collection and reporting techniques.
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft products, especially Word, Excel and Teams
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Ability to prioritise own workload and manage frequent changes that occur based on operational needs Good organisational skills
- Understanding of information governance issues and Datix reporting
- Awareness of patient confidentiality and data protection 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).
