2707 - Healthcare Contracts/Information Assistant

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available as Information Assistant in the Business Intelligence Team at Barnsley Hospital. The successful candidate will work to provide effective administrative, statistic, contract, performance and information support. To work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, responding to enquiries from any stakeholders, which could include staff, commissioners; commissioning support units or Local Authorities. The post holder will be responsible for collecting and processing hospital activity and performance to present each month as an overview of the position of the trust and to deliver responsive, high quality information by actively engaging with the local health community whilst soliciting its current and changing requirements in support of the trusts Vision, Strategy and Values.

The interview date for this role is 08/09/2023.

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.

Main duties of the job

To undertake allocated responsibilities with regards to the production and distribution of reports to formats and deadlines agreed with the Principal Analyst(s), ensuring that data is validated and quality is maintained.

Accurate and advanced keyboard skills to ensure the collection of all appropriate recording forms are input into excel spreadsheets or databases using pre-defined input forms.

To work independently to specific guidelines, policies and procedures. Advice being available as necessary from senior staff members.

Ability to communicate with all levels of staff within the organisation and externally in an appropriate manner and adapt communication appropriately to the situation.

To act as a resource for answering queries from customers that could include staff, patient, public, suppliers etc., liaising with colleagues to resolve issues.

To maintain systems and processes in use within the Team including the Departments distribution lists for regular reports to ensure that they are updated and amended appropriately, adhoc requests register, reporting procedures manual.

To provide support and assistance to the Analysts in the use of the electronic patient record ensuring that regular reports are completed and data is validated and quality is maintained.

To use a keyboard and VDU equipment for a substantial proportion of the day, which requires frequent sitting at a workstation in a restricted position.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

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

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