Overview
We are looking to recruit a well motivated enthusiastic Information Assistant. The successful candidate must be flexible, reliable and have excellent communication and organisational skills. This will be a challenging role, proven computing skills and the ability to work as part of a team is essential.
The post is based at The Northumbria Healthcare Manufacturing and Innovation Hub, Avenue Road, Seaton Delaval, but the postholder may be required to work at other sites within the Trust. The post is subject to the terms and conditions of the Administrative and Clerical Staff Whitley Council and General Whitley Council. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Responsibilities
* Responsible for accurate input of quality data, and dissemination of output, accountable for meeting requirements in respect of data protection and Health and Safety.
* Update the Child Health Information System to ensure the recording of all children’s health interventions, timely and accurate input and production of complete data as part of the Child Health Information Team.
* Use the National Strategic Tracing Service to trace patient information in line with Caldicott guidelines.
* Provide quality information for the Neonatal Hearing Screening Programme.
* Assist in the production of routine reports using MS Office XP software packages.
* Dissemination of post and taking messages for colleagues and forwarding calls.
* Locate and request health records of children moving into the area; collate and compile for the health visitor ensuring all data is transferred onto the computer and highlight any missing information (e.g., immunisations).
* Ensure all health notes and computer records are kept up-to-date (changes to name, address, GP) and inform relevant health professionals where appropriate.
* Provide assistance to the Information System Manager to introduce new procedures for data collection within the department, working to provide patient information to the Neonatal Screening Team to enable the Trust to meet targets.
Requirements
* Proven computing skills and ability to work as part of a team.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Experience with data input, reporting and data quality activities within a healthcare or data management environment is desirable.
* Understanding of data protection and Health and Safety regulations relevant to information handling.
Organisation context
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed. This advert closes on Sunday 28 Sep 2025.
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