259053 (KMc) Data Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a data processing support administrator for the qFIT Team within the colorectal service in Edinburgh. The role involves data entry, processing of screening results and assisting with ongoing patient follow-up to support patient care and governance.

You will handle scanning, verification of documents, filing and broad administrative duties to ensure accurate, up-to-date clinical data for the Colorectal Directorate.

Responsibilities

• Data entry and processing support for the qFIT Team.
• Support results from qFIT screening and follow-up on patients as needed.
• Scan, verify and file documents; assist with general administration of the department.

Job description

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To provide data processing support for the qFIT Team which is based within the colorectal service. This role will include data entry, supporting the results from qFIT screening, following up on patients who have been sent qFIT, following up on patient outcomes as necessary, scanning and verifying documents, filing, photocopying, and supporting the general administration of the department.

To ensure efficient, accurate and up-to-date provision of clinical data with the support of the Colorectal Directorate and staff in order that the Colorectal team have meaningful information for patient care, clinical governance, and service development.

To ensure that high standards of data processing are maintained.