Audit & Data Co-ordinator

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a data management support role to maintain PICANet databases, input and validate data, and generate reports to support research, audit and governance within the EMCHC / PICU service.

The role requires proficiency in Excel/Access, attention to data quality and the ability to handle confidential information in a NHS environment, with flexible working arrangements where practicable.

Qualifications

• GCSE English Language and Maths at grade C or equivalent.
• OCR III (including Excel and Access) or equivalent.
• Experience using spreadsheets, databases, or software packages, e.g. Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, input and update PICANet databases specific for the service.
• Ensure timely submission of quarterly reports or as required.
• Validate and upload data internally and externally as required, maintaining data integrity and security.
• Coordinate PICANet data validation visits and support other validation visits as required.
• Maintain and update local databases and generate database reports for the team.

Skills

Excel

Access

Data entry

Data validation

Reporting

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

GCSE English Language & Maths

OCR III (Excel and Access)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Maintain, input and update PICANet databases specific for the service.
• Ensure timely submission of quarterly reports or as required.
• Validate and upload data internally and externally as required, maintaining data integrity and security
• Coordinate PICANet data validation visits and support the coordination of other data validation visits as required.
• Maintain, input and update all local databases.
• Generate database reports for the team to maintain trust data flows.
• Collating and entering data to assist in research, audit and clinical governance projects, both local and nationally led.
• Producing reports from the database as requested to monitor capacity, treatment pathways and policy compliance.
• Monitoring data quality and compliance with quality assurance indicators
• Developing a working knowledge of all the software packages used within the EMCHC /PICU service, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• With the support of Clinicians and Clinical Nurse Specialists', monitoring the audit trail of patient information ensuring confidentiality is maintained.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• GCSE English Language & Maths Grade C (or equivalent)
• OCR III (including Excel and Access) or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• GNVQ ICT (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of using spread sheets/database/software packages, e.g. Microsoft Excel

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to use data for reporting and analysis
• High standard of data quality skills and demonstrating attention to detail

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a wider team

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential criteria

• Positive, enthusiastic approach
• Team worker
• Good understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues
• Able to prioritise and use own initiative

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Additional Information

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.