Child Health Information Assistant

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The role is part of a team providing a comprehensive data collection, collation and reporting service in regard to screening and immunisation programs and records management which provides support to the screening services, 0-25 services, GPs, other community childrens services and NHS England.

Main duties of the job

Maintain electronic records and medical records in respect of pre-school children and school children, following the departments standard operating procedures and to support the Healthy Child Programme. Register details for children onto the Child Health Information System (Systmone)and ensuring all babies have an NHS number allocated. Ensure an accurate database; managing system tasks, file/scan correspondence into records, updating demographic details as necessary. Handling information of a highly sensitive nature (Safeguarding) paying particular attention to protected addresses. Accurately record results and generate results to parents letters in respect of screening, investigate missing results with responsible clinician. Checking all data input (including that of colleagues) as part of the department data audit process.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

We are unable to sponsor roles that do not meet the minimum salary requirements. please check the UK immigration skilled worker rules for information

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Date posted

03 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9439-24-1225

Job locations

Bishop Auckland General Hospital

Cockton Hill Road

Bishop Auckland

County Durham

DL14 6AD

Job description

Job responsibilities

The use of a computer and electronic patient record systems. Access to different sources of health information, communicationNVQ level 2 in Business Administration or equivalent

Good standard of general education with other Trust staff, GPs, Social Services, Eduation and other outside agencies.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The use of a computer and electronic patient record systems. Access to different sources of health information, communicationNVQ level 2 in Business Administration or equivalent

Good standard of general education with other Trust staff, GPs, Social Services, Eduation and other outside agencies.

Person Specification

Special Requirements

Essential

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
Able to work within own limitations
Able to promote effective working relationships, working flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Ability to pay attention to detail
Reliable/flexible
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Mature attitude
Committed to personal development within the workplace

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 2 in Business Administration or equivalent
Good standard of general education

Desirable

GCSE English and Mathematics Grade 4 / C or above

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a busy office environment
Ability to meet deadlines and manage own time effectively
Experience of using databases

Desirable

Knowledge and experience of using of patient data systems or Child Health information systems

Special Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of Microsoft office packages , experience of word processing and mail merge

Person Specification

Special Requirements

Essential

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
Able to work within own limitations
Able to promote effective working relationships, working flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Ability to pay attention to detail
Reliable/flexible
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Mature attitude
Committed to personal development within the workplace

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 2 in Business Administration or equivalent
Good standard of general education

Desirable

GCSE English and Mathematics Grade 4 / C or above

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a busy office environment
Ability to meet deadlines and manage own time effectively
Experience of using databases

Desirable

Knowledge and experience of using of patient data systems or Child Health information systems

Special Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of Microsoft office packages , experience of word processing and mail merge

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.