Job summary
The data quality administrator is responsible for observing, auditing, validating, amending and improving data quality in relation to computerised patient records. Good observational and communication skills alongside well developed IT skills are essential for this post along with the ability to analyse data issues and feedback on problems and solutions.
Ideally you should have previous experience or knowledge of working to tight deadlines and delivering to high performance standards. Knowledge of the Epic system would be advantageous but is not essential as full training will be given.
Main duties of the job
Good data quality is essential to help the Trust ensure there is complete, accurate, timely and dependable information available on the electronic medical record so the clinical staff can be best informed to make the decisions in order to care for the patients attending our hospitals, as well as for corporate information requirements.
The role of data quality administrator will have a keen eye for detail and be responsible for observing, auditing and improving data quality across the Trust. Increasing the profile of data quality standards within the Trust and working with services to ensure quality and consistently recorded data is available throughout the different areas.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 15th December 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 8th January 2024
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 15th December 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 8th January 2024
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to A level or NVQ level 3 Customer Service/ Business Admin /ITQ or equivalent.
- Able to demonstrate advanced/expert computer skills, e.g. proficient and efficient in a range of software applications
Desirable
- ECDL Advanced/Expert or equivalent knowledge
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working to tight deadlines and delivering to high performance standards
- Previous experience of managing own workload
- Previous experience in audit or quality improvement
Desirable
- Experience of working with a hospital electronic medical record or a hospital patient administration system (e.g. Epic)
- Previous experience in the NHS
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of importance of data quality within an NHS environment.
- Good working knowledge of NHS data standards
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Competent numeracy
- Ability to work on own initiative and confident to interact with all grades of staff
- Ability to identify data problems and deal with issues as they arise
- An accurate and methodical approach with excellent attention to detail
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together - Safe, Kind and Excellent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to A level or NVQ level 3 Customer Service/ Business Admin /ITQ or equivalent.
- Able to demonstrate advanced/expert computer skills, e.g. proficient and efficient in a range of software applications
Desirable
- ECDL Advanced/Expert or equivalent knowledge
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working to tight deadlines and delivering to high performance standards
- Previous experience of managing own workload
- Previous experience in audit or quality improvement
Desirable
- Experience of working with a hospital electronic medical record or a hospital patient administration system (e.g. Epic)
- Previous experience in the NHS
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of importance of data quality within an NHS environment.
- Good working knowledge of NHS data standards
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Competent numeracy
- Ability to work on own initiative and confident to interact with all grades of staff
- Ability to identify data problems and deal with issues as they arise
- An accurate and methodical approach with excellent attention to detail
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together - Safe, Kind and Excellent
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate
Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)