Job summary
The
post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination and management of
designated Child Health Information Services Staff within County Durham &
Darlington Foundation Trust. These staff
provide a comprehensive data collection, collation and reporting system
including scheduling of appointments. The service supports NHS England, 0-25
service (School Nurses, Health Visitors, Specialist Health Visitors), GPs and
Safeguarding. The post holder will be integral in assisting the Child Health
Information Services Manager in managing the service.
Main duties of the job
1.Co-ordination and supervision of
all Child Health information services staff ensuring adequate cover is
available to meet the needs of the service..
2. Responsible for assisting the
CHIS manager with the management of the Child Health Information services staff
and non staff budget
3.Ensuring that the service
provided by the Child Health Information Service staff is proactive, patient focused
and meets the needs of the users of the service, identifying changes required
to support the changing needs and demands of the service
4. Support the CHIS Manager with
ensuring that the CHIS requirements regarding the Antenatal and Newborn
screening and Immunisation programmes and the Childhood Immunisation and
Screening programmes are met, preparing systmone reports as required
5. Assist the CHIS Manager with
ensuring timely, accurate statistical information is collated and reported as
required including Cover data, ANNB Screening data, NCMP data collection and
upload and any other statistical information as and when required
6. Ensure guidance is followed
regarding retention, destruction and access of child health records. Act as
Service Information Asset Administrator
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
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From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.Co-ordination and supervision of all Child Health
information services staff ensuring adequate cover is available to meet the
needs of the service.
2.Responsible for assisting the CHIS manager with the
management of the Child Health Information services staff and non-staff budget.
3.Ensuring that the service provided by the Child Health
Information Service staff is proactive, patient focused and meets the needs of
the users of the service, identifying changes required to support the changing
needs and demands of the service.
4.Encourage team working by integration of staff by
multi-skilling as appropriate and providing strong leadership to staff.
5.Support the CHIS Manager with ensuring that the CHIS
requirements regarding the Antenatal and Newborn screening and Immunisation
programmes and the Childhood Immunisation and Screening programmes are met.
6.Assist the CHIS Manager with ensuring timely, accurate
statistical information is collated and reported as required including Cover
data, ANNB Screening data, NCMP data collection and upload and any other
statistical information as and when required.
7.Ensure guidance is followed regarding retention,
destruction and access of child health records. Act as Service Information
Asset Administrator.
8.Assist in the development of Standard Operating procedures
and policies to support the functions
carried out within the Child Health Information Department and ensure that
these are updated regularly.
9.Identify requirements for the Child Health Information
System and ensuring that the system is used to maximum effect.
10.Monitor the accuracy of the data input to the Child
Health Information system identifying problems to the Child Health Information
Services Manager as they arise.
11.Assist with the recruitment, selection and induction of
Child Health Information Services staff.
12. Identifies training needs for all Child Health
Information Services staff. Ensure staff are trained in the latest screening
and immunisation programme of scheduling. Assist the CHIS Manager with the
staff Appraisal process.
13. Deliver appropriate training to Child Health Information
Services Staff and ensure that they have the skills to carry out the duties
expected of them.
14. Record Child Health Information Services staffs annual
leave, absences, and training and arrange monitoring/compliance of flexi time
policy.
15. Responsible for monitoring of stock/non-stock orders via
the Cardea electronic ordering system.
16. Attend meetings as and when required.
Any other duties appropriate to the Grade, at the request of
the Child Health Information Services manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.Co-ordination and supervision of all Child Health
information services staff ensuring adequate cover is available to meet the
needs of the service.
2.Responsible for assisting the CHIS manager with the
management of the Child Health Information services staff and non-staff budget.
3.Ensuring that the service provided by the Child Health
Information Service staff is proactive, patient focused and meets the needs of
the users of the service, identifying changes required to support the changing
needs and demands of the service.
4.Encourage team working by integration of staff by
multi-skilling as appropriate and providing strong leadership to staff.
5.Support the CHIS Manager with ensuring that the CHIS
requirements regarding the Antenatal and Newborn screening and Immunisation
programmes and the Childhood Immunisation and Screening programmes are met.
6.Assist the CHIS Manager with ensuring timely, accurate
statistical information is collated and reported as required including Cover
data, ANNB Screening data, NCMP data collection and upload and any other
statistical information as and when required.
7.Ensure guidance is followed regarding retention,
destruction and access of child health records. Act as Service Information
Asset Administrator.
8.Assist in the development of Standard Operating procedures
and policies to support the functions
carried out within the Child Health Information Department and ensure that
these are updated regularly.
9.Identify requirements for the Child Health Information
System and ensuring that the system is used to maximum effect.
10.Monitor the accuracy of the data input to the Child
Health Information system identifying problems to the Child Health Information
Services Manager as they arise.
11.Assist with the recruitment, selection and induction of
Child Health Information Services staff.
12. Identifies training needs for all Child Health
Information Services staff. Ensure staff are trained in the latest screening
and immunisation programme of scheduling. Assist the CHIS Manager with the
staff Appraisal process.
13. Deliver appropriate training to Child Health Information
Services Staff and ensure that they have the skills to carry out the duties
expected of them.
14. Record Child Health Information Services staffs annual
leave, absences, and training and arrange monitoring/compliance of flexi time
policy.
15. Responsible for monitoring of stock/non-stock orders via
the Cardea electronic ordering system.
16. Attend meetings as and when required.
Any other duties appropriate to the Grade, at the request of
the Child Health Information Services manager.
Person Specification
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Child Health Information Sytems and report writing in those systems.
- Data security and data quality knowledge
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Relevant supervisory experience
- In depth knowledge and skills in use of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Mail Merge
Desirable
- NVQ level 4 or equivalent
- Supervisory management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of staff supervion/management.
- Experience of working in a complex organisation
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to organise own workload aand prioritise
- Ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organisation
Desirable
- Ability to lead a team through change
- Ability to remaimn calm under pressure
Person Specification
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Child Health Information Sytems and report writing in those systems.
- Data security and data quality knowledge
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Relevant supervisory experience
- In depth knowledge and skills in use of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Mail Merge
Desirable
- NVQ level 4 or equivalent
- Supervisory management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of staff supervion/management.
- Experience of working in a complex organisation
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to organise own workload aand prioritise
- Ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organisation
Desirable
- Ability to lead a team through change
- Ability to remaimn calm under pressure
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chester Le Street Community Hospital
Front Street
Chester Le Street
County Durham
DH3 3AT
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
