Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Data Quality Support Analyst

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Job summary

HHFT Business Intelligence team are recruiting for two Data Quality Support Analysts. The post holder(s) will be a member of the Business Intelligence team, providing a high-quality Data Quality Improvement service responsible for monitoring and rectifying data against key targets and standards to improve Data Quality Assurance.

The role will support the Business Intelligence teams by sharing responsibility and accountability for achieving the standards. This will entail data correction & proposing appropriate improvements to processes; with other staff to achieve results.

The post holder will provide administrative support to the BI team in the form of supporting members of the team & oversight of the team group email account.

The post holder will support the development and progression of collaborative working, clinical engagement, and good stakeholder relationships.

Main duties of the job

  • Work closely with the BI Team to ensure that quality of data contained within Trust systems is maximised and maintained to meet key data quality standards/targets. Main focus to correct GP Practice info on Trust PAS system & will also include NHS number compliance and standards on Trust systems.
  • Ensure the quality, consistency and credibility of information used is proactively investigated and actions are implemented to resolve and reduce potential risks to achievement of Trust targets and challenges.

About us

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Details

Date posted

24 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

251-CORP4363-BI

Job locations

Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital

Basingstoke

RG24 9NU


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Work closely with the BI Team to ensure that quality of data contained within Trust systems is maximised and maintained to meet key data quality standards/targets. Main focus to correct GP Practice info on Trust PAS system & will also include NHS number compliance and standards on Trust systems.
  • Ensure the quality, consistency and credibility of information used is proactively investigated and actions are implemented to resolve and reduce potential risks to achievement of Trust targets and challenges.
  • Escalate unresolved issues as appropriate.
  • Monitor and review Data Quality (DQ) reports and undertake DQ checks on a daily basis.
  • Understand the various Data Quality rules and targets, to ensure that compliance is achieved.
  • Take responsibility for assessing lists of patients and correcting data where appropriate.
  • Analyse patterns and problems within the data to propose any improvements to processes that will influence working practices. Supported by the BI Team, implement changes within own and other work areas, when relevant.
  • Link closely with other DQ staff members in other divisions throughout the Trust to support consistent practice within the Trust.
  • Participate in regular DQ meetings to support consistent practice in the trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Work closely with the BI Team to ensure that quality of data contained within Trust systems is maximised and maintained to meet key data quality standards/targets. Main focus to correct GP Practice info on Trust PAS system & will also include NHS number compliance and standards on Trust systems.
  • Ensure the quality, consistency and credibility of information used is proactively investigated and actions are implemented to resolve and reduce potential risks to achievement of Trust targets and challenges.
  • Escalate unresolved issues as appropriate.
  • Monitor and review Data Quality (DQ) reports and undertake DQ checks on a daily basis.
  • Understand the various Data Quality rules and targets, to ensure that compliance is achieved.
  • Take responsibility for assessing lists of patients and correcting data where appropriate.
  • Analyse patterns and problems within the data to propose any improvements to processes that will influence working practices. Supported by the BI Team, implement changes within own and other work areas, when relevant.
  • Link closely with other DQ staff members in other divisions throughout the Trust to support consistent practice within the Trust.
  • Participate in regular DQ meetings to support consistent practice in the trust.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of basic education with GCSE English Language or comparable relevant work experience
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification within administration or equivalent experience as below.
  • Or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, or employment experience.

Skills & Ability

Essential

  • Computer literate; Word Processing, e-mail /software - send/receive documents, use attachments.
  • Experience of using MS Excel

Desirable

  • oExperience of using NHS IT systems.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working under own initiative in a busy environment.
  • Knowledge and experience of a wide range of administrative procedures and proven implementation capability.

Desirable

  • Experience of working within the medical, NHS or public sector.
  • Knowledge of NHS Data Quality and performance targets
  • Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of basic education with GCSE English Language or comparable relevant work experience
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification within administration or equivalent experience as below.
  • Or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, or employment experience.

Skills & Ability

Essential

  • Computer literate; Word Processing, e-mail /software - send/receive documents, use attachments.
  • Experience of using MS Excel

Desirable

  • oExperience of using NHS IT systems.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working under own initiative in a busy environment.
  • Knowledge and experience of a wide range of administrative procedures and proven implementation capability.

Desirable

  • Experience of working within the medical, NHS or public sector.
  • Knowledge of NHS Data Quality and performance targets
  • Experience of working in an acute hospital setting

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital

Basingstoke

RG24 9NU


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital

Basingstoke

RG24 9NU


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assurance & Data Quality Manager

Kate Atkinson

kate.atkinson@hhft.nhs.uk

07884735964

Details

Date posted

24 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

251-CORP4363-BI

Job locations

Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital

Basingstoke

RG24 9NU


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