Job vacancy: Data Validator - Emergency Department, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Doncaster

Job summary

Main area: Emergency Department
Grade: Band 3
Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (Secondment would be considered)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 272-7158292

Employer: Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Town: Doncaster
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 Pro Rata Per Annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 15/06/2025 23:59

Data Validator - Emergency Department

Band 3

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful, you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria

Minimum of 3 GCSE’s including English and Maths at Grade 4 (C) or above or suitable equivalent qualification(s) or experience.

Desirable criteria

ECDL

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria

Previous relevant NHS experience of working in a patient administration role and able to demonstrate a good understanding of patient flows
Good understanding of NHS access standard principles
Proven experience of using Outpatient, Inpatient and Waiting List modules of the Patient Administration System (PAS) to an intermediate level.
Good working knowledge of Trust case notes
Ability to analyse and interpret complex case notes and data within core systems such as PAS and CASSIE to understand the patient’s journey at each point into patient pathways.
Previous practical experience of data handling, including sourcing data, data collection and validation, demonstrating competency to an advanced level.
Awareness of the effects of poor data quality on patient experience and other Trust and national agendas with particular reference to access standards.
Good understanding of the patient pathway and Trust data collection systems and how they link to access standards.
Clear understanding of the concept of patient confidentiality

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of clinical pathways & NHS Access Standards in Urgent & Emergency Care
Previous experience within a Clinical Division, Information Management or Medical Records
Previous experience on high volume validation work preferably UEC access standards
Knowledge of medical terminology

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential criteria

Quickly and expertly identify and investigate inconsistencies in data
Data analysis skills
Logical thinking
Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy at all times
Experience of Self Audit
Excellent keyboard skills – post holder will be using a VDU for the majority of the day
Competent in using Microsoft packages including Word and Excel
Must have good communication skills both written and verbal, have the ability to communicate at all levels and be a team player
Ability to work flexibly within a team
Ability to make decisions within a given framework
Able to work using own initiative
Good time management skills

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While AI can help streamline the writing process, these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for, nor can they accurately reflect your skills, knowledge, and experience. It is crucial that you personalise your supporting statement by articulating these in your unique voice.

Relying solely on AI to write your application or supporting statement is not advocated by DBTH and could negatively impact your chances of success in the application process.

For example, AI responses…

1. Usually lack relevance and fail to address the key criteria outlined in the job description and person specification. may come across as generic and fail to distinguish you from other applicants.
2. May be ambiguous or open to misinterpretation. Without careful review and editing, the supporting statement could convey messages that are unclear or misconstrued by hiring managers
3. May include qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience that you do not possess, potentially leading to misrepresentation.

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We reserve the right to close down this advert early should there be a high number of applicants.
The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community.
All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken. The Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event that they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Please note that this check will be charged for in two instalments when you commence employment with Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.