Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Information Systems team as a Data Quality Officer. The post will be focused on reviewing data quality reports related to the Trusts digital systems. This will be a pivotal role in ensuring systems run optimally.
We are looking for individuals with good attention to detail, proficiency in working from spreadsheets, ability to prioritise workload and working to specified deadlines. The successful candidate will be required to work through various reports as determined by the project requirements and on other data related tasks as required. The candidate will be part of a larger team and their is scope for development.
Experience in data entry and use of Microsoft Office applications is essential.
Main duties of the job
This post is a crucial post to support the Trust in having confidence in the quality of the information it provides internally and externally. The role will support the Trust in the correcting of data for all areas, and in doing so improve the patient record.
The Officer will work as part of the Information Systems team ensuring data is correctly recorded on the Patient Administration system to enable delivery of timely patient care.
The post-holder will need to exercise initiative and use independent judgement, knowledge and analysis to check details recorded within the patients' journey reflect a true record of events to date. The post-holder will need to have a keen eye for detail and be comprehensive in their investigations.
The post holder is expected to demonstrate the Trust Values and Behaviours and be committed to the Trust's vision of Striving for Excellence.
About us
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes usthe specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.
The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it's services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.
Check out why Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:
Video: https://vimeo.com/556197652
Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf
Job description
Job responsibilities
Regular validation of system errors, this will require knowledge of the Trust systems, the causes of the errors and resolving the issue.
Regular validation of the common user errors, including investigating cause of error, resolving conflicting information and sourcing data from a range of sources.
Ensure data correction is undertaken to guarantee accurate patient data is held on Patient Administration & Clinical systems for reporting and other purposes.
Review data extracts and validate event dates against patient care information held electronically and within paper records to determine the correct information to be recorded on Patient Administration & Clinical Systems.
Validation of the end of month submissions to ensure all pathways are correct
To ensure relevant Trust policies are implemented, maintained, monitored and reviewed across all sites.
Any other duties/responsibilities as delegated by the manager as deemed appropriate to the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Regular validation of system errors, this will require knowledge of the Trust systems, the causes of the errors and resolving the issue.
Regular validation of the common user errors, including investigating cause of error, resolving conflicting information and sourcing data from a range of sources.
Ensure data correction is undertaken to guarantee accurate patient data is held on Patient Administration & Clinical systems for reporting and other purposes.
Review data extracts and validate event dates against patient care information held electronically and within paper records to determine the correct information to be recorded on Patient Administration & Clinical Systems.
Validation of the end of month submissions to ensure all pathways are correct
To ensure relevant Trust policies are implemented, maintained, monitored and reviewed across all sites.
Any other duties/responsibilities as delegated by the manager as deemed appropriate to the role
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Microsoft Office applications including Excel and the use of the internet as a resource.
- Experience of working both independently and in a team orientated collaborative environment.
Desirable
- Worked in a Health Care Environment
- Working in data entry, data quality, health information or health care records experience
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective team player
- Capable of working under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs at A to C or equivalent
Desirable
- To have obtained an IT qualification/actively pursuing it.
Skills, Knowledge and Aptitudes
Essential
- Competent user of the intermediate functions of Microsoft Excel/Access/Word
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Methodical with strong attention to accuracy and detail
- Ability to work under own initiative, to prioritise and plan workload.
- Ability to work accurately under pressure to meet deadlines.
- An awareness of the importance of Confidentiality in a health care setting.
- Advanced IT and keyboard skills
Desirable
- Good data verification skills to check for accuracy of input.
- Knowledge of Local Patient Information systems/Databases , including NHS Data Dictionary and NHS Information standards.
- Understanding of NHS data quality issues.
- Knowledge of national policy, guidance and legislation in relation to patient information and NHS activity reporting.
Others
Essential
- Awareness of Trust Values & Behaviours
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Microsoft Office applications including Excel and the use of the internet as a resource.
- Experience of working both independently and in a team orientated collaborative environment.
Desirable
- Worked in a Health Care Environment
- Working in data entry, data quality, health information or health care records experience
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective team player
- Capable of working under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs at A to C or equivalent
Desirable
- To have obtained an IT qualification/actively pursuing it.
Skills, Knowledge and Aptitudes
Essential
- Competent user of the intermediate functions of Microsoft Excel/Access/Word
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Methodical with strong attention to accuracy and detail
- Ability to work under own initiative, to prioritise and plan workload.
- Ability to work accurately under pressure to meet deadlines.
- An awareness of the importance of Confidentiality in a health care setting.
- Advanced IT and keyboard skills
Desirable
- Good data verification skills to check for accuracy of input.
- Knowledge of Local Patient Information systems/Databases , including NHS Data Dictionary and NHS Information standards.
- Understanding of NHS data quality issues.
- Knowledge of national policy, guidance and legislation in relation to patient information and NHS activity reporting.
Others
Essential
- Awareness of Trust Values & Behaviours
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
