Data Validator

Job summary

Previous applicants need not apply

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Urgent and Emergency Care Department at Warrington and Halton Hospitals.

This post will be to support the Clinical Business Unit/ Care Group in data validation of Emergency Department activity and performance Data.

The primary responsibility of the post holder will be to ensure that all Emergency Department activity and performance validation is completed within agreed timescales.

This will require validation, interpretation and updating of Electronic Patient Records, circulation of Trust performance position.

Main duties of the job

• Validate Emergency Department activity and performance data.
• Daily usage of excel and internal systems to support reviewing patient documented journeys, accessing relevant systems in line with SOP

• Where relevant, to update patients Electronic Patient Records according to any new information received from services and clinical staff.

• To ensure daily completion and submission of Emergency Department performance sitreps within the dictated timescales, to support the Clinical Business Unit/ Care Group.

• To develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders within the Trust ensuring that professional, efficient and courteous service is provided.

• To ensure confidentiality and security of data in accordance with organisational requirements and in line with the Data Protection Act.

• Completion and support of audits of validation processes for Emergency Department activity and performance data as directed by the CBU Senior Team.

• Retrieval of data from specific systems within Trust at the request of senior staff.

• Attendance in meetings relating to Emergency Department reporting data. Participating in suggestions for changes/ improvement.

About us

Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation

Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other

Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn

Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:

• Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone
• Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working
• Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all
• One team - we work well together and with our communities

We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey

We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families

Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application

Job responsibilities

To support the Clinical Business Unit/ Care Group in data validation of Emergency Department activity and performance Data. The primary responsibility of the post holder will be to ensure that all EmergencyDepartment activity and performance validation is completed within agreed timescales. This will require validation, interpretation and updating of Electronic Patient Records, circulation of Trust performance position.

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Person specification

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• oAwareness of Trust EPR systems and Trust KPIs.
• oGood level of general education
• oExperience of using patient information systems

Desirable

• oGeneral administrative and clerical experience.
• oExperience of validation

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• oLevel 3 NVQ in Business admin qualification or equivalent.

Desirable

• oIT qualification, e.g. NVQ, CLAIT, ECDL.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES

Essential

• oIT literate with good keyboard skills
• oGood interpersonal skills (Ability to provide support to others).
• oGood organisation skills (ability to prioritise workload).
• oGood communication skills (telephone / email / written / verbal).

Desirable

• oAbility to converse with staff from all areas, such a clinical and admin staff
• oKnowledge and experience of Microsoft Office products

SPECIFIC ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• oAbility to demonstrate accurate inputting and retrieval of data.
• oAwareness of the need to maintain confidentiality.
• oConscientious approach to work and self-motivating.
• oGood team worker and able to work effectively as part of a team.