Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic,
well-organised and motivated individual to work within our Cancer Services
Department in County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. The position
will be based at our office in
Darlington Memorial Hospital but our staff work on an agile basis, so the
opportunity to work two to three days from home may be available.
The Data Quality Officer is an integral part of the cancer
services team and will work closely with the cancer site specific
multidisciplinary teams to collate and validate patient data on the Somerset
Cancer Registry (SCR) system and/or associated interfaces to ensure the system
holds correct and up to date patient data.
You will play a pivotal role in supporting the
departmental to meet its objectives in relation to the collection of data for
reporting to the national cancer audits and Cancer Services Outcomes Dataset
(COSD). The post holder will be
responsible for the data collection of the key performance indicators
associated with these mandated datasets.
Main duties of the job
Working alongside the
Cancer Services Data Quality Co-ordinator you will help raise awareness of the
importance of accurate and up to date information and undertake data audits to
assess the quality of the information.
You will ensure data is collected on patients with a suspected or
diagnosed cancer, ensuring information is recorded accurately.
You will collate clinical data using multiple information
sources ranging from existing hospital systems, multi-disciplinary discussion
documentation and external hospital notifications. This will involve acknowledging and adhering
to set deadlines and validation methods to ensure accurate reporting.
To assist in the process of routinely validating
the data held within the SCR system, working pro-actively with the Data Quality
Co-ordinator, healthcare professionals and Cancer Pathway Co-ordinators to
address and resolve data quality issues, you must have a sound understanding of
patient-related activity data. Data must be accurately and consistently
recorded to well-defined standards to enable it to be used for statistical
analysis, both locally and nationally.
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.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
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have a current visa expiring within 3 months).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will explore unusual or missing data items
and liaise with Cancer Services Quality Co-ordinator over a variety of data
quality issues, and under guidance, ensure corrections are made as instructed.
You will have very good communication and people skills, as
you will be required to liaise with multiple departments and multiple levels of
staff in order to ensure that relevant cooperation is achieved in the provision
of information and data distribution. Excellent organisational skills are
essential, as the post holder would be required to work mainly under their own
supervision and manage their own workload in such a way that reflects the
Trusts operational and reporting deadlines. The nature of the post demands that
the post holder multi-task and maintain concentration levels, despite the
work-pattern occasionally being interrupted.
Accuracy and attention to detail are vital in this role; the
post holder must ensure that the information collated and recorded accurately
reflects the patient pathway, which in turn determines Trust compliance to
various nationally published annual reports.
You will need good IT skills, with experience of using
Outlook, Word and Excel and some experience of using hospital administration
systems would be an advantage.
The post holder will have day-to-day responsibility for the
collation, entry, validation and extraction of data supported in the
operational use of SCR, collecting cancer data to ensure the national cancer
audits, NHS England SSQD frameworks and COSD reporting requirements are
completed.
Monitoring and updating data set items and inputting missing
information into the SCR patient records forms a large part of the job role
responsibilities.
Prior experience of working in the NHS in an administrative
role, particularly in an audit related area is desirable.
This is a non-patient facing role. Please ensure you tailor your application to
this post. This post will be based at
Darlington Memorial Hospital but you may be required to travel to University
Hospital of North Durham as and when required.
Please note that all interviews will be held in person at
one of our sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will explore unusual or missing data items
and liaise with Cancer Services Quality Co-ordinator over a variety of data
quality issues, and under guidance, ensure corrections are made as instructed.
You will have very good communication and people skills, as
you will be required to liaise with multiple departments and multiple levels of
staff in order to ensure that relevant cooperation is achieved in the provision
of information and data distribution. Excellent organisational skills are
essential, as the post holder would be required to work mainly under their own
supervision and manage their own workload in such a way that reflects the
Trusts operational and reporting deadlines. The nature of the post demands that
the post holder multi-task and maintain concentration levels, despite the
work-pattern occasionally being interrupted.
Accuracy and attention to detail are vital in this role; the
post holder must ensure that the information collated and recorded accurately
reflects the patient pathway, which in turn determines Trust compliance to
various nationally published annual reports.
You will need good IT skills, with experience of using
Outlook, Word and Excel and some experience of using hospital administration
systems would be an advantage.
The post holder will have day-to-day responsibility for the
collation, entry, validation and extraction of data supported in the
operational use of SCR, collecting cancer data to ensure the national cancer
audits, NHS England SSQD frameworks and COSD reporting requirements are
completed.
Monitoring and updating data set items and inputting missing
information into the SCR patient records forms a large part of the job role
responsibilities.
Prior experience of working in the NHS in an administrative
role, particularly in an audit related area is desirable.
This is a non-patient facing role. Please ensure you tailor your application to
this post. This post will be based at
Darlington Memorial Hospital but you may be required to travel to University
Hospital of North Durham as and when required.
Please note that all interviews will be held in person at
one of our sites.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with and analysing data.
- Computer literate with the ability to use a wide variety of systems including Microsoft office software.
- Ability to work independently but also be a good team worker.
- Able to demonstrate a responsible and mature approach to work and colleagues.
- Demonstrate ability to work to specific deadlines.
- Demonstrate the ability to identify problems and work with team to solve and take appropriate action.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload.
- Ability to communicate and work with a wide range of professional and administrative staff.
- Ability to follow policy and procedure guidance and able to identify where change may be required.
Desirable
- Knowledge of appropriate legislation with regards to sharing patient and staff data and protecting confidentiality.
- Understanding of NHS Data standards and their application to the management of patient data collection.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Working knowledge and understanding of the Healthcare IT systems
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Mathematics grades A-C or equivalent.
- Secretarial / Administrative training and / or experience
Desirable
- NVQ 3 in Business Administration or Healthcare
Specia Requirements
Essential
- Ability to input data for significant periods of time using a VDU.
- Ability to carry files and laptops using appropriate equipment.
- Ability to concentrate on tasks whilst managing frequent interruptions.
- Ability to cope with exposure to details regarding patients that may be distressing.
- Ability and willingness to travel across trust sites as required.
- Professional appearance and demeanour.
- Positive attitude towards change.
- Flexible and adaptable
Desirable
- Able to accommodate working from home
Experience
Essential
- Experience in an administrative/secretarial role
- Data input experience
- Experience of using MS Office Software
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the NHS.
- Possess a sound working knowledge of data collection, validation and reporting
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with and analysing data.
- Computer literate with the ability to use a wide variety of systems including Microsoft office software.
- Ability to work independently but also be a good team worker.
- Able to demonstrate a responsible and mature approach to work and colleagues.
- Demonstrate ability to work to specific deadlines.
- Demonstrate the ability to identify problems and work with team to solve and take appropriate action.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload.
- Ability to communicate and work with a wide range of professional and administrative staff.
- Ability to follow policy and procedure guidance and able to identify where change may be required.
Desirable
- Knowledge of appropriate legislation with regards to sharing patient and staff data and protecting confidentiality.
- Understanding of NHS Data standards and their application to the management of patient data collection.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Working knowledge and understanding of the Healthcare IT systems
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Mathematics grades A-C or equivalent.
- Secretarial / Administrative training and / or experience
Desirable
- NVQ 3 in Business Administration or Healthcare
Specia Requirements
Essential
- Ability to input data for significant periods of time using a VDU.
- Ability to carry files and laptops using appropriate equipment.
- Ability to concentrate on tasks whilst managing frequent interruptions.
- Ability to cope with exposure to details regarding patients that may be distressing.
- Ability and willingness to travel across trust sites as required.
- Professional appearance and demeanour.
- Positive attitude towards change.
- Flexible and adaptable
Desirable
- Able to accommodate working from home
Experience
Essential
- Experience in an administrative/secretarial role
- Data input experience
- Experience of using MS Office Software
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the NHS.
- Possess a sound working knowledge of data collection, validation and reporting
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
