Data Assurance Lead

Hywel Dda University Health Board

The closing date is 24 April 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Data Assurance Lead to join the Information Services function of the Digital Directorate.

The team are responsible for the development and maintenance of the Health Board's Data Assurance function, that is under pinned by the data standards, data quality and corporate reporting functions. This is a key role to help deliver the Health Board's ambition to be a data driven organisation. The post holder will lead on data assurance and act as the lead standards information specialist for the Health Board.

There will be a range of opportunities to improve your skills within the Health Board while engaging with a range of roles within Hywel Dda University Health Board as well as Digital Health and Care Wales.

The role will be varied and will involve communicating with the internal & external stakeholders & suppliers, responding and acting in a professional manner at all times.

We are looking for an individual who can rise to the challenge of working in a busy friendly environment. The successful candidate will:

Have excellent communication skills
Have expert knowledge of database system
Have experience in Corporate reporting
Excellent people management and interpersonal skills

Expert knowledge of NHS data standards is desirable.

Although the job base is advertised as Glangwili General Hospital, the base is open to discussion/agreement at the interview. Hybrid working is possible.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the operational management of the Health Board's data standards, data quality and corporate reporting functions.

The successful candidate will be responsible for key resources, coordinating systems, processes and staff activity to ensure data quality and reliable information throughout the Health Board and to Welsh Government.

The post holder will lead on implementation of a range of Health Board data assurance policies, service development and corporate initiatives which may impact across the organisation as agreed with the Head of Information Services.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.

Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.

Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).

Community facilities, including:

48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Date posted

09 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£54,550 to £61,412 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

100-AC116-0425-A

Job locations

Glangwili General Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will support the development of a strategic direction for the Health Boards data assurance workplan, data quality and corporate reporting solutionsto support the Information Services portfolio and to align with the emerging National Data Resource.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 02/05/2025.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

Interviews will be held on 02/05/2025.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

Masters level qualification or equivalent level of work experience
Advance qualification or equivalent experience in data reporting and management
Evidence of continuous professional development
Development and maintenance of reporting solutions.
Extensive experience and knowledge in data quality management principles and best practice

Desirable

Expert knowledge of NHS data standards and definitions

Experience

Essential

Experience of managing change within a complex environment
Proven experience in an information reporting or similar role in a formal environment
Experience of developing reporting routines and outputs
Significant experience of managing performance monitoring and reporting processes across multiple teams
Demonstrable success in building, leading, motivating and developing teams

Other

Desirable

Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

Masters level qualification or equivalent level of work experience
Advance qualification or equivalent experience in data reporting and management
Evidence of continuous professional development
Development and maintenance of reporting solutions.
Extensive experience and knowledge in data quality management principles and best practice

Desirable

Expert knowledge of NHS data standards and definitions

Experience

Essential

Experience of managing change within a complex environment
Proven experience in an information reporting or similar role in a formal environment
Experience of developing reporting routines and outputs
Significant experience of managing performance monitoring and reporting processes across multiple teams
Demonstrable success in building, leading, motivating and developing teams

Other

Desirable

Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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