Job Title: Data Validator – Emergency Department
Company: Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Job summary
To work towards improving data quality on the Symphony and other patient-based systems linked to information reporting frameworks and statutory information, quality and performance management returns.
Main duties of the job
Carry out data validations relating to the recording of patient attendances on Symphony, including 4 hour breaches, exception reports, 12 hours from DTA reports as well as weekly and monthly performance reports.
The post holder must implement, analyse, interpret and apply judgements involving a range of options to complex multi-specialty patient pathways to ensure compliance with national guidance and other reporting frameworks.
The post-holder will work as part of a professional divisional clinical admin team, working very closely with the central Data Quality Team promoting the principles of ‘Right First Time’.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job 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
- Minimum of 3 GCSE’s including English and Maths at Grade 4 (C) or above or suitable equivalent qualification(s) or experience.
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- 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
- 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
- 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
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
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
How to Apply;
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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