Data Quality Assurance Officer

Job summary

We 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 job

The 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.

About us

DBTH 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:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please 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 Specification

Experience

Essential
  • Previous relevant NHS experience of working in a patient administration role or equivalent and able to demonstrate a good understanding of patient flows
  • Good understanding of 18 week principles including RTT measurement
  • Proven experience of using Outpatient, Inpatient and Waiting List modules of the Patient Administration System (PAS) to an intermediate level
  • Ability to analyse and interpret complex data within core systems
  • Experience of data handling, including source data, data collection and inputting of data, demonstrating competency to an advanced level
Desirable
  • Knowledge of clinical pathways
  • Experience of undertaking audits.

Qualifications

Essential
  • ECDL or equivalent qualification or relevant experience
  • English and Maths GCSE or equivalent qualification or relevant experience
  • Well-developed keyboard and computer skills
Desirable
  • Qi Training Course undertaken / participation in a service improvement project

Interpersonal Skills

Essential
  • Clear 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-presentation
  • Ability to make decisions within a given framework

Organisational Skills

Essential
  • Ability 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

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/

Company
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Location
Doncaster, United Kingdom DN2 5LT
Hybrid / WFH Options
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£22816.00 - £24336.00 a year
Posted
Company
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Location
Doncaster, United Kingdom DN2 5LT
Hybrid / WFH Options
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£22816.00 - £24336.00 a year
Posted