University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Pathology Data Quality Administrator

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Job summary

The post holder will be the first line of support for all pathology dataquality issues. The individual will be expected to apply judgement andhave a clear understanding of data quality within the NHS andexperience working with NHS information systems. The role demandssignificant initiative, flexibility and IT Skills

Main duties of the job

To assist the Pathology IT Manager in providing good Data Qualityguidance across all the specialties of Pathology

To assist with administering and co-ordinating the meetings and actionsthat lead to successful resolution of data quality issues.

To manage and handle patient merges on LIMS and OCS

To liaise with Pathology IT Manager, Pathology Quality Team and Trust

Data Quality Team for resolving individual patient records that havedata quality issues

Manage and maintain effective change control procedures

Monitor the Interface transfers / intercepts between the Path LIMS andTrust Electronic Patient Record system

To provide training on Data Quality for specimen reception staff

To manage the PAS interface errors daily ensuring that incorrect ormissing data is amended in a timely manner

To ensure that the Patient Confidentiality and Data Protection Act areadhered to at all times.

About us

Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better neverstops

AtUHSussexwe're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of theUK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives:We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put ourPatient First.Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role atUHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourwellbeing programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need itbecausewe know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do

Date posted

15 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

279-5512641-SEP23

Job locations

St. Richards Hospital

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Required to assist the Pathology IT and Quality Team in improving Data Quality within all data sources across Pathology and the Trust. Must develop effective working relationships. Have a professional attitude, be friendly and approachable Analyse data errors and work closely with senior managers to implement procedures to reduce future errors Effectively communicate data error issues to users and facilitate resolution through training

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Essential

Data Quality (checking and amendment) experience and patient or customer demographics.
Good working knowledge of MS Windows applications (especially Excel and Word)
Demonstrable eye for detail and adherence to processes
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team of a team
Ability to assess, analyse for errors, manipulate and retransmit data in a transparent manner according to strict standard operation procedures
Should have excellent problem solving skills and be able to process information in a logical manner
Able to achieve scheduled goals
Should be able to multitask and achieve scheduled goals

Desirable

Recognised IT or data analysis qualification
Knowledge of electronic messaging
Previous experience in use of Hospital PAS and interface management systems
Previous experience in Data quality / admin role

Person Specification

Essential

Data Quality (checking and amendment) experience and patient or customer demographics.
Good working knowledge of MS Windows applications (especially Excel and Word)
Demonstrable eye for detail and adherence to processes
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team of a team
Ability to assess, analyse for errors, manipulate and retransmit data in a transparent manner according to strict standard operation procedures
Should have excellent problem solving skills and be able to process information in a logical manner
Able to achieve scheduled goals
Should be able to multitask and achieve scheduled goals

Desirable

Recognised IT or data analysis qualification
Knowledge of electronic messaging
Previous experience in use of Hospital PAS and interface management systems
Previous experience in Data quality / admin role

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St. Richards Hospital

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St. Richards Hospital

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Employer's website

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