South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Information Assistant

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Information Services team for an Information Assistant to support the organisation with the development of reporting of high quality and timely information both internally and externally to support operational needs.

This is a challenging but rewarding opportunity to join a team that works across a wide range of departments throughout the Trust and in turn to work collaboratively with a broad variety of staff at all levels.

As well as experience of working with data, together with good spreadsheet and administrative skills, the post holder must be able to work on their own initiative and manage/prioritise their workload in order to achieve deadlines.

Main duties of the job

To provide an efficient, effective and timely administration service to the Information services team and be a key point of contact. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team that works across a wide range of departments across the Trust and in turn to work with a broad variety of staff.

The post requires experience working with data, together with good spreadsheet and administrative skills as well as the ability to prioritise own workload to achieve deadlines. To optimise the use of technology within service provision.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

Details

Date posted

26 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-CRAC-0923-68

Job locations

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide efficient, effective and timely support to ensure the appropriate provision of information. This includes the provision and maintenance of internal information reports, updating and maintaining our information governance requirements, overseeing data Launchpad accessibility, as well as GDPr Safe haven and Cyber Security protocols of all datasets, submissions and regular reporting.

PLEASE SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide efficient, effective and timely support to ensure the appropriate provision of information. This includes the provision and maintenance of internal information reports, updating and maintaining our information governance requirements, overseeing data Launchpad accessibility, as well as GDPr Safe haven and Cyber Security protocols of all datasets, submissions and regular reporting.

PLEASE SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 5 GCSEs Grade A-C (level 2) including Maths and English

Desirable

  • Microsoft Office training including Excel, Access & Word

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in an Information Management setting or equivalent setting or working with data within current role or education
  • Understanding of IM&T Security and Data Protection principles

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an NHS organisation
  • Experience of the Meditech Patient Administration System

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good administrative skills
  • Understanding of data administration good practice
  • Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines
  • Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative
  • Methodical and process orientated
  • Team worker
  • Flexible and proactive approach

Desirable

  • Good use of Microsoft Software such as Excel/Word/Access.
  • Analytical skills
  • Knowledge of Project management principles

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Ability to sit at workstation and use PC for extended periods of time
  • Moving and handling best practice in relating to sitting at a workstation
  • Requirement to concentrate for long periods of time on specific tasks in order to meet deadlines
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 5 GCSEs Grade A-C (level 2) including Maths and English

Desirable

  • Microsoft Office training including Excel, Access & Word

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in an Information Management setting or equivalent setting or working with data within current role or education
  • Understanding of IM&T Security and Data Protection principles

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an NHS organisation
  • Experience of the Meditech Patient Administration System

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good administrative skills
  • Understanding of data administration good practice
  • Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines
  • Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative
  • Methodical and process orientated
  • Team worker
  • Flexible and proactive approach

Desirable

  • Good use of Microsoft Software such as Excel/Word/Access.
  • Analytical skills
  • Knowledge of Project management principles

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Ability to sit at workstation and use PC for extended periods of time
  • Moving and handling best practice in relating to sitting at a workstation
  • Requirement to concentrate for long periods of time on specific tasks in order to meet deadlines

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Reporting Manager

Paul Harrison

paul.harrison3@nhs.net

07747892599

Details

Date posted

26 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-CRAC-0923-68

Job locations

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


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