Job summary
- Main area
- Neonatal
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- 6 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Part time - 24 hours per week
- Job ref
- 390-WAC-BA-7390
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Neonatal Unit, Basildon Hospital
- Town
- Basildon
- Salary
- £24,465 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/12/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Data Clerk
Band 2
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
Join our dedicated neonatal team as a Data Clerk, where your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy will play a crucial role in supporting exceptional patient care.
As a Data Clerk within the neonatal unit, you will be responsible for the accurate, timely, and secure management of patient data, ensuring compliance with data protection standards and hospital policies. Your work will directly contribute to the quality of care provided to some of our most vulnerable patients.
A role that truly makes a difference in improving patient outcomes.
No VISA sponsorship available for this role
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Main duties of the job
As a Data Clerk within the neonatal unit, you will play a key part in maintaining the integrity of patient records and supporting clinical teams. Your responsibilities will include:
- Inputting and maintaining patient records using hospital systems, ensuring completeness and accuracy of neonatal data for audits, reporting, and clinical use.
- Liaising with clinical staff to verify and update patient information promptly.
- Assisting in the preparation of reports and data summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
- Upholding strict confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations at all times.
- Providing administrative support to the neonatal team as required.
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person specification
essential
Essential criteria
- English and Maths GCSC grade C or above
Eseential
Essential criteria
- Previous experience in data entry or administrative role
Essential
Essential criteria
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Desirable
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 2 in Business administration or equivalent
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lucy Lisle
- Job title
- Senior sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03004430990
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