Job overview

The accuracy, timeliness, consistency and relevance of data and information are vitally important for the Trust, not only to secure the correct income levels but also inform decision-making regarding the future of clinical services and patient safety.  Data produced by the Trust informs secondary users within the NHS, Integrated Care System and other external bodies to produce statistics (such as standardised mortality rates) and monitor clinical outcomes and key quality indicators.

The post-holder will assist in the delivery of outcomes and recommendations identified by data quality audits and the maintenance of data quality reports and procedures.  Supporting the monitoring of agreed key performance and quality metrics will also form a major part of this role.

The postholder will work closely with operational and administrative staff across the Trust, as part of a Data Quality team focused on delivering significant but sustainable improvements in the quality of data and increase the level of assurance in the intelligence it generates

Main duties of the job

• Liaise with Division data quality leads / department heads regarding data quality issues / improvements.
• Support the Data Quality Operational Manager across different forums regarding data quality issues / improvements.
• Regularly report to Data Quality Operational Manager the audit programme position and any issues.
• Communicate with a range of people on a range of matters in a form that is appropriate to them and the situation.
• Constructively manage barriers to effective communication.
• Support working groups with all relevant Directorate / Operational Managers to manage and deliver organisational change, in line with the requirements of national and local targets and information governance.
• Promote within the Data Quality assurance function an honest and open culture that encourages the use of initiative, individual and team responsibility.
• Refer all problems as appropriate to senior staff.

Actively develop internal relationships across Divisions and Care Groups

Working for our organisation

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
 
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
 
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.