Data Quality Assurance Officer

Employer
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Town
Doncaster
Salary
£22,816 - £24,336 Pro Rata Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/05/2024 23:59
Data Quality Assurance OfficerBand 3Job overviewWe have a rare and exciting opportunity to join a newly created in-house Data Quality Validation Team, that will be responsible for the validation of all patient pathways. The Trust is making a significant investment in the team with the creation of 17 new posts.This is a new model and provides a chance to be part of shaping the future of validation in preparation for the new EPR (Electronic Patient Record).You will be joining the Team at an exciting time and will take a lead role in ensuring that the Trust has high quality data to support the delivery of the highest quality of care to patients and for performance reporting.Applicants will have a good standard of general education including GCSE English and Maths or equivalent and an intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office based systems. Strong attention to detail is essential. The applicant will need to demonstrate they have good communication skills and be an excellent team player who enjoys learning. Ability to demonstrate that they have used a variety of different systems in either other roles or educational establishments is also required. NHS experience in a relevant field such as Patient Administration or Data Quality would be preferred but not essential.Applications from all job backgrounds are welcome as a full training package will be provided along with continuous support and career progression opportunities both within the Data Quality team, the Trust and the wider NHS.Main duties of the jobThe main duties of the role centre around the undertaking of data validation and updating data within Trust systems, primarily within the PAS (Patient Administration System. Expediting patients for further action.You will identify any themes in data recording issues and refer onwards for action to support “right first time”.This is a new team that will compromise of 14 Data Quality Assurance Officers, 2 Data Quality Assurance Team Leaders and 1 Data Quality Assurance Harm Lead that will work closely alongside the already established Data Quality Assurance Team. that compromises of the following, the Data Quality Assurance Team at Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises of a Data Quality Assurance Manager, an Assistant Data Quality Assurance Manager, a Data Quality Assurance Team Leader, 3 Data Quality Assurance Business Partners and 4 Data Quality Assurance Officers, working across all sites.The Department offers a flexi-time scheme, along side working from home part of the week once training is complete.Working for our organisationDBTH is one of Yorkshire’s leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it’s our pledge to help you Develop, Belongand Thrive, Here.As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:• Extensive range of learning opportunities• NHS Pension Scheme• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.Person specificationExperiencePrevious relevant NHS experience of working in a patient administration role or equivalent and able to demonstrate a good understanding of patient flowsGood understanding of 18 week principles including RTT measurementProven experience of using Outpatient, Inpatient and Waiting List modules of the Patient Administration System (PAS) to an intermediate levelAbility to analyse and interpret complex data within core systemsExperience of data handling, including source data, data collection and inputting of data, demonstrating competency to an advanced levelKnowledge of clinical pathwaysExperience of undertaking audits.QualificationsECDL or equivalent qualification or relevant experienceEnglish and Maths GCSE or equivalent qualification or relevant experienceWell-developed keyboard and computer skillsQi Training Course undertaken / participation in a service improvement projectInterpersonal SkillsClear communicator with excellent written and verbal skills. Confident to undertake training on a 1:1 basis.Able to handle constant interruptions and changing priorities to workload.Understanding the value of self-presentationAbility to make decisions within a given frameworkOrganisational SkillsAbility to plan and manage own workload efficiently.Ability to work to strict deadlines.Able to concentrate for long periods ensuring accuracy is maintained at all times________________________________________________________________________________________________________Please note that all correspondence will be sent you to via email.If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.We reserve the right to close down this advert early should there be a high number of applicants.The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken In line with other NHS organisations in the Yorkshire and Humber Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event that they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Please note that this check will be charged for in two instalments when you commence employment with Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.As a Trust we value HONESTY from our staff and therefore we encourage applicants to tell us about convictions, cautions, reprimands, warnings, regardless of when they took place, in the application and interview process. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us; this will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances of your offences which will be discussed in a meeting between yourself, the Recruitment Team and your potential line manager. Please read the Job Description and Person Specification carefully to ensure that you meet the skills and experience required for the post. The 'Supporting Information' area on the application form is available if you wish to expand on your skills and experience. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a high level of applications therefore, we would recommend that you submit your application as early as possible.Employer certification / accreditation badges
Name
Emily Smith
Job title
Assistant Data Quality Assurance Manager
Email address
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Telephone number
07598554875
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