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Data Quality Officer
The closing date is 05 September 2025
TheCancer Services Data Quality Officer is an integral part of the cancer servicesteam and will work closely with the cancer site specific multidisciplinaryteams to collate and validate patient data on the Somerset Cancer Registry(SCR) system and/or associated interfaces to ensure the system holds correctand up to date patient data.
You will play a pivotalrole supporting the departmental to meet its data collection objectives forreporting to the national cancer audits and Cancer Services Outcomes Dataset(COSD). The post holder will be responsible for collecting data for the keyperformance indicators associated with these mandated datasets. Working withthe Cancer Services Data Quality Co-ordinator. you will undertake data auditsto assess the quality of the information held on the SCR system. Also workingalongside our Cancer Pathway Coordinators you will ensure data is collected onpatients with a suspected or diagnosed cancer, ensuring information is recordedaccurately.
Thispost will be based at Darlington Memorial Hospital with travel across sitesrequired. The team work on an agile basis so there may be the opportunity towork from home two to three days per week.
Main duties of the job
Collateclinical data using multiple information sources ranging from existing hospitalsystems, multi-disciplinary discussion documentation and external hospitalnotifications. This will involveacknowledging and adhering to set deadlines and validation methods to ensureaccurate reporting.
Assist in the process ofroutinely validating the data held within the SCR system, working pro-activelywith the Data Quality Co-ordinator, healthcare professionals and Cancer PathwayCo-ordinators to address and resolve data quality issues.
The post holder must have asound understanding of patient-related activity data. Data must be accuratelyand consistently recorded to well-defined standards to enable it to be used forstatistical analysis, both locally and nationally.
Thepost holder will explore unusual or missing data items and liaise with CancerServices Quality Co-ordinator over a variety of data quality issues, and underguidance, ensure corrections are made as instructed.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
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Job responsibilities
The post holder will explore unusual ormissing data times and liaise with the Data Quality Coordinator over a varietyof data quality issues and make corrections where required.
You will have very goodcommunication and people skills as you will be required to liaise with multipledepartments and multiple levels of staff in order to ensure relevantcooperation is achieved in the provision of information and data distribution.Excellent organisational skills are essential, as the post holder would berequired to work mainly under their own supervision and manage their ownworkload in such a way that reflects the Trusts operational and reportingdeadlines. The nature of the post demands that the post holder multi-task andmaintain concentration levels, despite the work-pattern occasionally beinginterrupted.
Accuracy and attention todetail are vital in this role; the post holder must ensure that the informationcollated and recorded accurately reflects the patient pathway, which in turndetermines Trust compliance to various nationally published annual reports.
You will need good ITskills, with experience of using Outlook, Word and Excel and some experience ofusing hospital administration systems would be an advantage.
The post holder will haveday-to-day responsibility for the collation, entry, validation and extractionof data supported in the operational use of SCR, collecting cancer data toensure the national cancer audits, NHS England SSQD frameworks and COSD reportingrequirements are completed.
Monitoring and updatingdata set items and inputting missing information into the SCR patient recordsforms a large part of the job role responsibilities.
Prior experience of workingin the NHS in an administrative role, particularly in an audit related area isdesirable.
This is a non-patientfacing role. Please ensure you tailoryour application to this post. This postwill be based at Darlington Memorial Hospital but you may be required to travelto University Hospital of North Durham as and when required. The team works onan agile basis therefore there may be the opportunity to work from home two orthree days per week.
Pleasenote that interview will take place in person at one of our hospital sites.
Person Specification
Special Skills and Knowledge
* Experience of working with and analysing data. Computer literate with the ability to use a wide variety of systems including Microsoft office software. Ability to work independently but also be a good team worker. Able to demonstrate a responsible and mature approach to work and colleagues. Demonstrate ability to work to specific deadlines. Demonstrate the ability to identify problems and work with team to solve and take appropriate action. Ability to organise and prioritise own workload. Ability to communicate and work with a wide range of professional and administrative staff. Ability to follow policy and procedure guidance and able to identify where change may be required.
* Knowledge of appropriate legislation with regards to sharing patient and staff data and protecting confidentiality. Understanding of NHS Data standards and their application to the management of patient data collection. Knowledge of medical terminology. Working knowledge and understanding of the Healthcare IT systems
Experience
* Experience in an administrative / secretarial role. Data input experience. Experience of using MS Office software.
* Previous experience of working in the NHS. Possess a sound working knowledge of data collection, validation and reporting
Qualifications
* GCSE English and Mathematics grades A-C or equivalent. Secretarial / Administrative training and / or experience
* NVQ 3 in business administration, healthcare or equivalent experience/qualification
Special Requirements
* Ability to input data for significant periods of time using a VDU. Ability to carry files and laptops using appropriate equipment. Ability to concentrate on tasks whilst managing frequent interruptions. Ability to cope with exposure to details regarding patients that may be distressing. Ability and willingness to travel across trust sites as required. Professional appearance and demeanour. Positive attitude towards change. Flexible and adaptable
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
£24,937 to £26,598 a yearper annum pro rata
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