Job summary
This post is only open for applications for individuals employed within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Care System.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the infection prevention and control team at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the infection prevention and control team at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
Key roles and responsibilities include:
- analysis of a wide range of infection-related metrics to improve service delivery across the Trust
- supporting the Quality Manager with the production of reports and papers
- line management of two data administrators
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Do you have a passion for using data to create insight that benefits patient safety? Do you want to be part of a dynamic and pivotal team? Do you have excellent communication and IT skills? If so then, this could be the role for you. This would be an ideal opportunity for someone who is looking to start their career in healthcare, or expand their portfolio.
The successful candidate will have excellent IT skills, including MS Excel and Word, and an ability to communicate confidently with people across the organisation. You should be highly organised with an eye for detail, be able to manage a busy and diverse workload, and have experience of working as part of a team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Do you have a passion for using data to create insight that benefits patient safety? Do you want to be part of a dynamic and pivotal team? Do you have excellent communication and IT skills? If so then, this could be the role for you. This would be an ideal opportunity for someone who is looking to start their career in healthcare, or expand their portfolio.
The successful candidate will have excellent IT skills, including MS Excel and Word, and an ability to communicate confidently with people across the organisation. You should be highly organised with an eye for detail, be able to manage a busy and diverse workload, and have experience of working as part of a team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education; GCSE Maths and English grade C or above, or equivalent
- BTEC Level 2 Business Administration, or equivalent
- ECDL, or equivalent experience
Desirable
- BTEC Level 2 Business Administration, or equivalent; ECDL, or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Data analysis experience; Experience of data manipulation and interrogation of databases
Desirable
- NHS experience an advantage, but not essential
Additional criteria
Essential
- Good literacy, numeracy, and communication skills; Good organisational skills and ability to work with minimal supervision using own initiative; Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure to tight deadlines; Ability to achieve a high level of accuracy; Ability to analyse numerical and written data; Ability to interpret guidance and policy requirements; Knowledge of database systems and/or data warehouse systems
Desirable
- Flexible approach to work and changing needs of the team; Resilient; Self-motivated; Team orientated with an inclusive style; Attention to detail; Willing to undertake training as required; Understand and adhere to the requirements of confidentiality
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education; GCSE Maths and English grade C or above, or equivalent
- BTEC Level 2 Business Administration, or equivalent
- ECDL, or equivalent experience
Desirable
- BTEC Level 2 Business Administration, or equivalent; ECDL, or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Data analysis experience; Experience of data manipulation and interrogation of databases
Desirable
- NHS experience an advantage, but not essential
Additional criteria
Essential
- Good literacy, numeracy, and communication skills; Good organisational skills and ability to work with minimal supervision using own initiative; Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure to tight deadlines; Ability to achieve a high level of accuracy; Ability to analyse numerical and written data; Ability to interpret guidance and policy requirements; Knowledge of database systems and/or data warehouse systems
Desirable
- Flexible approach to work and changing needs of the team; Resilient; Self-motivated; Team orientated with an inclusive style; Attention to detail; Willing to undertake training as required; Understand and adhere to the requirements of confidentiality
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
