Data Quality Lead

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please reference the job description and personal specification for full detail as there are a number of sections detailed.

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Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• oEducated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent work gained experience oComputer literate e.g., proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications etc. with the ability to master new software applications oCompleted Information Governance and Data Sharing training

Desirable

• oAdditional Specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate diploma level or equivalent relevant experience

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• oDemonstrable knowledge of the legal requirements for Information Governance and Data Sharing within the NHS oDemonstrable experience in managing data transfer across multiple systems ensuring data quality across the Trust oHigh level understanding of the complexity of managing data within interfaced systems oExperience of creating DPIA, Data sharing agreements and Privacy Notices oExperience of undertaking risk assessment and management of risk oExperience of using a Risk Management system oExperience of performing impact assessments on changes to data, systems or interface

Desirable

• oExperience of healthcare computing in the NHS oUnderstanding and experience of working operationally in a complex NHS Trust oKnowledge of IT solutions widely used within the Acute and/or Community Healthcare environments oExperience of using Datix

Specific skills

Essential

• o Curious learner who takes initiative to fill their own knowledge gaps o Ability to investigate, interpret and analyse information and processes o Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to gain the credibility and confidence of multidisciplinary groups o Good presentation and facilitation skills o Supervises the work of the team to ensure that data related processes are completed and that data issues are resolved, escalating to the AMS leadership team as appropriate. o Effective communication skills, both verbal and written o Able to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the Trust in areas of Information Governance and data quality and to explain complex data interactions, impact assessments and resolution actions o Able to work with both technical and Clinical staff to perform an impact assessment for data corrections, changes and interfaces and understand complex data interactions across a number of technical platforms o Able to participate in regional wide system integration programmes, ensuring the Trust has in place the correct DPIA and data sharing agreements and that processes are in place to ensure secure data transfer out and data quality in o Able to provide training in own subject matter to individuals at all levels of the Trust o Effective negotiator with the ability to influence peer group o Guides peers and junior team members in area of expertise to enable them to deliver the team objectives o Participates in Team, Departmental and Directorate meetings with colleagues and staff from various groups/areas o Ability to analyse Datix or data related support issues to identify the cause and an action plan to resolve that may cross multiple systems o Ability to impact assess changes to data or data flows through integrated systems to understand the implications to the Trust and feedback to projects. o Ability to assess data quality across multiple systems and propose changes to systems, processes and training to make improvements o Ability to work on own initiative and take responsibility for the delivery of own workload, and the delivery of actions to allocated staff o Create and track action plans across multiple teams to resolve Datix and data related support incidents o Ability to continuously prioritise workload as the teams priorities change or workload fluctuates, escalating to the AMS leadership team as appropriate o Deal with unpredictable workload such as support, information requests and Datix

Desirable

• oA person who is known to embrace new systems and deliver adoption of change

Requirements due to work environment/conditions

Essential

• oRequired to work on own initiative oAbility to work flexibly, outside of normal working hours as required oAbility to work in various locations across the ICO including at least part time home working

Physical skills

Essential

• oStandard keyboard and mouse skills

Physical effort

Essential

• oFrequent requirement for sitting / inputting at keyboard for substantial amount of time during the working day oRequirement to travel to other locations for meetings, to deliver training and provide support for users oLight to moderate: includes moving light equipment, e.g. laptops and projectors etc. for presentations and to carry out tasks as appropriate

Emotional effort

Essential

• oWorking as an expert interface between parties potentially in conflict, under pressure or adopting defensive positions oBeing patient, diplomatic and adaptable oAbility to empathise with and build positive working relationships with team members and a range of stakeholders oDealing with and resolving staff conflicts, performance, disciplinary and general HR issues oWorking at home for at least part of the working week

Mental effort

Essential

• oThere is a frequent requirement for prolonged concentration to analyse information and understand processes oAbility to deal with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities whilst maintaining focus and quality of work oAbility to effectively handle multiple tasks, changing priorities and complex assignments

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Regent House/Home Working

Regent Close

Torquay

TQ2 7AN

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)