Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Data Quality Officer - Endoscopy

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our Endoscopy administration team in a brand new role of Stop the Clock Administrator. The post holder will be responsible for the validation of all Endoscopic patient pathways.

This is a new post that has been created to improve 62 day cancer and 18 week RTTP targets.

You will be joining the Team at an exciting time and will take a lead role in ensuring that the Trust has high quality data to support the delivery of the highest quality of care to patients and for performance reporting.

Applicants will have a good standard of general education including GCSE English and Maths or equivalent and an intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office based systems. Strong attention to detail is essential. The applicant will need to demonstrate they have good communication skills and be an excellent team player who enjoys learning. Ability to demonstrate that they have used a variety of different systems in either other roles or educational establishments is also required. NHS experience in a relevant field such as Patient Administration or Data Quality would be preferred but not essential.

Applications from all job backgrounds are welcome as a full training package will be provided along with continuous support and career progression opportunities both within the Endoscopy Department, the Trust and the wider NHS.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role centre around the undertaking of data validation and updating data within Trust systems, primarily within the Endosoft systems.

Carry out data validations relating to the recording of patient events on PAS including but not limited to 18 week RTT treatment status codes.

Routine weekly validation of potential breaches and incorrect clock stops.

To act upon any results of sample auditing to improve skill, experience and quality of validation to reduce the level of second line validation required.

You will identify any themes in data recording issues and refer onwards for action to support "right first time".

Access NHS spine to resolve queries relating to patients demographic details.

For all other duties please see job description and person specification.

About us

Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it's our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement commencing at 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata).o Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Details

Date posted

30 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

272-5688219

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • NHS experience in a relevant field, such as a patient administration or data quality / assurance role.
  • Good understanding of Referral to Treatment (RTT) principles.
  • Proven experience in using a range of hospital administration and clinical systems including Patient Administration Systems (PAS)
  • Experience of using and finding relevant information in hospital case notes/electronic patient records
  • Ability to analyse and interpret complex data within core systems

Qualifications

Essential

  • English and Maths GCSE or equivalent qualification
  • Well-developed keyboard and computer skills

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Clear communicator with excellent written and verbal skills. Confident to undertake training on a 1:1 basis.
  • Able to handle constant interruptions and changing priorities to workload.
  • Understanding the value of self-presentation
  • Ability to make decisions within a given framework

Organisational Skills

Essential

  • Ability to plan and manage own workload efficiently.
  • Ability to work to strict deadlines.
  • Able to concentrate for long periods ensuring accuracy is maintained at all times
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • NHS experience in a relevant field, such as a patient administration or data quality / assurance role.
  • Good understanding of Referral to Treatment (RTT) principles.
  • Proven experience in using a range of hospital administration and clinical systems including Patient Administration Systems (PAS)
  • Experience of using and finding relevant information in hospital case notes/electronic patient records
  • Ability to analyse and interpret complex data within core systems

Qualifications

Essential

  • English and Maths GCSE or equivalent qualification
  • Well-developed keyboard and computer skills

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Clear communicator with excellent written and verbal skills. Confident to undertake training on a 1:1 basis.
  • Able to handle constant interruptions and changing priorities to workload.
  • Understanding the value of self-presentation
  • Ability to make decisions within a given framework

Organisational Skills

Essential

  • Ability to plan and manage own workload efficiently.
  • Ability to work to strict deadlines.
  • Able to concentrate for long periods ensuring accuracy is maintained at all times

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

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Endoscopy Team leader

Rachael Gales

rachael.gales@nhs.net

01302644988

Details

Date posted

30 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

272-5688219

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


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