Job summary
To support the Information Quality Assurance Team in the delivery of a high quality service by:
- Facilitating awareness and understanding of Data Quality principles across the Trust
- Providing advice and guidance with regards to Information Quality Assurance queries
- Supporting the Records Management, Clinical Coding and Information Requests functions
- Working collaboratively across the Trust to support the annual submission process of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit
***Previous Applicants Need Not Apply***
Main duties of the job
- To maintain a strong working knowledge of Information Quality Assurance principals and good practice.
- To liaise with the business intelligence team regarding the content and timing of the production of regular data quality performance reports.
- To support the process of new/revised Organisation Data Service (ODS) codes allocation for the Trust. This must be with close liaison with the Business Intelligence Team to ensure that the impact on information analysis outputs is agreed upfront and necessary changes are made.
- To analyse, investigate and resolve complex data issues.
- To carry out data quality corrections as required
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the job description for full details.
Staff benefits
Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
Excellent pension
Cycle to work scheme
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Wellbeing programme
Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the job description for full details.
Staff benefits
Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
Excellent pension
Cycle to work scheme
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Wellbeing programme
Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- English Language/English Literature GCSE Grade A-C or equivalent
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Information Governance/Information Quality Assurance qualification or proven record of delivery
- Evidence of further education at A-Level, degree or above
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of office administration in a busy environment
- Experience of producing communication materials including maintaining intranet/internet sites
- Experience of working to tight deadlines
- Experience of working as an effective team member
- Experience of conducting audits
- Experience of drafting policies, procedures, processes and guidelines for others to follow
Desirable
- Experience of working for the NHS or a Mental Health Trust
- Experience of working in an Information Governance/Information Quality Assurance role
- Experience of delivering training and presenting to large groups of people
- Experience of working with information and achieving improved data quality
- Experience of working with information management or clinical information systems
- Experience of working with the Mental Health Services Data Set or Commissioning for Quality and Innovation
Knowledge
Essential
- Good working knowledge of Information Governance and Information Quality Assurance legislation
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills (with the ability to train and deliver presentations, and to write clear and concise reports
- Ability to problem solve and use initiative to complete tasks
- Good organisational skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
- Excellent IT Skills, including the full Microsoft word suite, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Excellent attention to detail
Desirable
- Willingness to expand knowledge and work towards appropriate formal qualifications while in post
Other Requirements
Essential
- There is an occasional requirement to travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- English Language/English Literature GCSE Grade A-C or equivalent
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Information Governance/Information Quality Assurance qualification or proven record of delivery
- Evidence of further education at A-Level, degree or above
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of office administration in a busy environment
- Experience of producing communication materials including maintaining intranet/internet sites
- Experience of working to tight deadlines
- Experience of working as an effective team member
- Experience of conducting audits
- Experience of drafting policies, procedures, processes and guidelines for others to follow
Desirable
- Experience of working for the NHS or a Mental Health Trust
- Experience of working in an Information Governance/Information Quality Assurance role
- Experience of delivering training and presenting to large groups of people
- Experience of working with information and achieving improved data quality
- Experience of working with information management or clinical information systems
- Experience of working with the Mental Health Services Data Set or Commissioning for Quality and Innovation
Knowledge
Essential
- Good working knowledge of Information Governance and Information Quality Assurance legislation
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills (with the ability to train and deliver presentations, and to write clear and concise reports
- Ability to problem solve and use initiative to complete tasks
- Good organisational skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
- Excellent IT Skills, including the full Microsoft word suite, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Excellent attention to detail
Desirable
- Willingness to expand knowledge and work towards appropriate formal qualifications while in post
Other Requirements
Essential
- There is an occasional requirement to travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role
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).
