Data Quality Assurance Officer
The closing date is 15 June 2026
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join the Trust's Data Quality Assurance Team. You will take a lead role in ensuring that the Trust has high‑quality data to support the delivery of the highest quality of care to patients and for performance reporting.
Applicants must have a good standard of general education including GCSE English and Maths (equivalent or relevant experience) and an intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office systems. Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and a team‑player attitude are essential. Experience with a variety of systems is required; NHS experience in patient administration or data quality is preferred but not essential.
Main duties of the job
* Undertake data validation and update data within Trust systems, primarily within the Patient Administration System (PAS).
* Expedite patient records for further action.
* Identify themes in data recording issues and refer for action to support "right first time".
* Support the Data Quality Assurance Team, which includes managers, trainers, business partners and officers across all sites.
* Participate in a flexi‑time scheme and work from home part of the week after initial training.
About us
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT (DBTH) is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000 across three main hospital sites and additional services. We employ over 7,000 colleagues and operate under the DBTH Way, a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guides our daily work. We support flexible working arrangements and aim to accommodate the needs of both staff and patients.
Benefits
* Extensive range of learning opportunities
* NHS Pension Scheme
* Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
* Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
* NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemes
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
* NHS experience in a relevant field such as patient administration or data quality.
* Good understanding of 18‑week principles including RTT measurement.
* Proven experience using a range of hospital administration and clinical systems, including PAS.
* Ability to analyse and interpret complex data within core systems.
* Experience of data handling, including source data, collection and inputting, demonstrating competency to an advanced level.
* Knowledge of clinical pathways.
* Experience of undertaking audits.
Qualifications/Training
* ECDL or equivalent qualification or relevant experience.
* English and Maths GCSE or equivalent qualification or relevant experience.
* Well‑developed keyboard and computer skills.
* QI Training Course undertaken / participation in a service improvement project.
* Knowledge of medical terminology.
Personal Attributes & Skills
* Clear communicator with excellent written and verbal skills; confident to undertake training on a 1:1 basis.
* Able to handle constant interruptions and changing priorities.
* Understanding the value of self‑presentation.
* Ability to make decisions within a given framework.
* Ability to plan and manage own workload efficiently.
* Ability to work to strict deadlines.
* Able to concentrate for long periods, ensuring accuracy is maintained at all times.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Employment Details
£25,760 to £27,476 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under‑represented groups, including those with disabilities, ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
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