NHS

2751 - Data Quality Officer


Pay24,071.00 - 25,674.00 / year
LocationBarnsley/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9163-2751E-04-25?language=en&page=993&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      This role is a fantastic opportunity for apprentices who are currently studying for NVQ Level 2/3, apprentices should note that the salary would be Agenda for Change Annex 21 trainee rate (75%max of band) until they have completed their apprenticeship.

      Please note the interview date for this role will be 29th April 2025.

      We are looking for a highly motived individual to join the Data Quality Team in Business Intelligence at Barnsley Hospital. The postholder will be designated Superusers for the Trusts Electronic Patient Record System (Careflow) and a central point of contact for frontline users requiring support in Referral to Treatment pathway management and the correction of data inaccuracies in the system.

      The postholder will work as part of a team and mange their own workload to highlight errors and ensure patients receive treatment as soon as possible. The postholder will identify patterns of non-compliance and assist highlighting areas of poor practice so the appropriate training and management can be delivered.

      Main duties of the job

      The role will involve:

      Management, support and development of the Trusts critical clinical support systems (systems which hold service, user, clinical and administrative data), including but not limited to - CAREFLOW, ICE, Digital Dictation, Winscribe etc.

      To ensure high levels of data quality and data assurance to the Trust and to promote clinical safety through the appropriate and secure use of trust IT Clinical systems and processes.

      To provide a source of expertise to the Trusts senior management on the development and use of systems to maximise their value and effectiveness.

      About us

      Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

      Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

      There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

      Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

      The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

      Certificates of Sponsorship

      For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link to check your eligibility Check, certificate of sponsorship - Search - GOV.UK, please note that from 09/04/2025, band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

      Date posted

      02 April 2025

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 3

      Salary

      £24,071 to £25,674 a year pro/rata

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      C9163-2751E-04-25

      Job locations

      Gateway Plaza

      Sackville Street

      Barnsley

      South Yorkshire

      S70 2RD


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Job Description for Data Quality Officer

      Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

      Supporting Documents

      Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Job Description for Data Quality Officer

      Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

      Supporting Documents

      Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

      Person Specification

      Skills and Abilities

      Essential

      • Competent user of the intermediate functions of Microsoft Excel/Access/Word (pivot tables and basic formulae).
      • Good written and verbal communication skills.
      • Methodical with strong attention to accuracy and detail.
      • Excellent keyboard skills.
      • Ability to work under own initiative, to prioritise and plan workload.
      • Ability to work accurately under pressure to meet deadlines.
      • Good data verification skills to check for accuracy of input.

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • 5 GCSEs at A to C or equivalent experience.
      • NVQ Level 3 Business Admin or equivalent relevant experience.

      Desirable

      • Microsoft Excel qualification.
      • To have obtained the ECDL qualification/actively pursuing it.

      Knowledge and Awareness

      Essential

      • An awareness of the importance of Confidentiality in a health care setting.
      • Awareness of own limitations.
      • Knowledge of national policy, guidance and legislation in relation to patient information and NHS activity reporting.
      • Knowledge of audit processes.
      • Understanding of NHS data quality issues.
      • Sound knowledge of referral to treatment pathways.

      Desirable

      • Knowledge of Local systems/Databases, including NHS Data Dictionary and NHS Information standards.
      • Knowledge of NHS standard returns.
      • Knowledge of Trust corporate reporting.

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of Microsoft Office applications including Excel/Word and the use of the internet as a resource.
      • Experience of working both independently and in a team orientated collaborative environment.
      • Worked in a Health Care Environment.

      Desirable

      • Working in data entry, data quality, health information or health care records experience.
      • Previous validation experience.

      Values based questions

      Essential

      • In around 100 words, please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
      • In around 100 words, please describe a time when you had to navigate a difficult diversity-related situation in the workplace.
      Person Specification

      Skills and Abilities

      Essential

      • Competent user of the intermediate functions of Microsoft Excel/Access/Word (pivot tables and basic formulae).
      • Good written and verbal communication skills.
      • Methodical with strong attention to accuracy and detail.
      • Excellent keyboard skills.
      • Ability to work under own initiative, to prioritise and plan workload.
      • Ability to work accurately under pressure to meet deadlines.
      • Good data verification skills to check for accuracy of input.

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • 5 GCSEs at A to C or equivalent experience.
      • NVQ Level 3 Business Admin or equivalent relevant experience.

      Desirable

      • Microsoft Excel qualification.
      • To have obtained the ECDL qualification/actively pursuing it.

      Knowledge and Awareness

      Essential

      • An awareness of the importance of Confidentiality in a health care setting.
      • Awareness of own limitations.
      • Knowledge of national policy, guidance and legislation in relation to patient information and NHS activity reporting.
      • Knowledge of audit processes.
      • Understanding of NHS data quality issues.
      • Sound knowledge of referral to treatment pathways.

      Desirable

      • Knowledge of Local systems/Databases, including NHS Data Dictionary and NHS Information standards.
      • Knowledge of NHS standard returns.
      • Knowledge of Trust corporate reporting.

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of Microsoft Office applications including Excel/Word and the use of the internet as a resource.
      • Experience of working both independently and in a team orientated collaborative environment.
      • Worked in a Health Care Environment.

      Desirable

      • Working in data entry, data quality, health information or health care records experience.
      • Previous validation experience.

      Values based questions

      Essential

      • In around 100 words, please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
      • In around 100 words, please describe a time when you had to navigate a difficult diversity-related situation in the workplace.

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Gateway Plaza

      Sackville Street

      Barnsley

      South Yorkshire

      S70 2RD


      Employer's website

      https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Gateway Plaza

      Sackville Street

      Barnsley

      South Yorkshire

      S70 2RD


      Employer's website

      https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

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