Data Quality Co-ordinator

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Using detailed knowledge and being proficient in the use of the PAS, guide and coach all relevant operational staff to ensure that accurate information is obtained and recorded in a timely way.
• Function effectively in an environment of frequently changing priorities to deal with emerging issues.
• Influence improvements in data quality standards so that data collectors understand & acknowledge the importance of good quality information. Key to the role is the ability to assess and challenge established work processes and to encourage ownership of improvements and making impact on local policy.
• Work to parameters set by policies and procedures, some of which the post-holder will have assisted in developing and writing. Show a high degree of personal accountability in managing personal workload and conduct, pro-actively escalating issues to the Data Quality Service Manager to enable the teams focus to be revised as required.

See the attached Job Description for full detail

Person specification

Training

Essential criteria

• Good general level of education to HNC, NVQ level 3 or equivalent knowledge & experience, involving analytical techniques in a large organisation

Desirable criteria

• Graduate Formal IT qualification Auditor Certification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Minimum 3 - 4 years NHS experience working within an admin/clerical role (or elsewhere where large amounts of data are processed and data flows throughout a whole organisation)
• Use of Patient Administration System or equivalent. Knowledge of NHS information requirements and terminolog
• Broad NHS patient data flows
• In depth working knowledge of the impact of poor data quality
• Principles of Patient Access e.g. fairness, equality Continuously keep knowledge & understanding up to date on information directives from the Dept of Health

Desirable criteria

• Technical expertise in data analysis tools
• Secondary Uses Service and role within NHS.

Communication

Essential criteria

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Team worker, providing cross-cover for others and sharing expertise
• Ability to train others within specific guidelines

Desirable criteria

• Data analysis in an NHS environment.
• Formally trained in data analysis techniques

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria

• Experience in the application of data extraction and analysis tools
• Attention to detail
• Accurate and fast transcription of data and reports
• Good analytical report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to appraise and evaluate problems
• Use of an electronic document management system.

Desirable criteria

• Data analysis in an NHS environment.

Skills

Essential criteria

• Open to new learning opportunities
• Common sense
• Ability to concentrate for long periods

Desirable criteria

• Flexibility in terms of working arrangements.
• Dynamic in terms of promoting data quality

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

• Initiative and ability to see beyond own immediate remit
• Ability to work under pressure and manage own workload
• Good time management

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

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