CHIS Team Leader

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust seeks a key member for their Child Health Information Services (CHIS) Team, focusing on data management for children's health records. The role involves ensuring data accuracy, preparing reports, and supporting public health initiatives. Ideal candidates have NVQ Level 4 and experience in data analysis.

Benefits

Inclusive and supportive culture

Recognition programs such as Making a Difference

Employee assistance including counseling

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 in Administration or equivalent required.
• Experience in data analysis and related software essential.
• ECDL or equivalent IT qualification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage data and statistical information for children aged 0-19.
• Handle notifications of new births and record updates.
• Assist in gathering information for statutory returns.

Skills

Data Analysis

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 4 in Administration or equivalent

ECDL or equivalent IT qualification

Tools

Excel

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Northallerton, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job overview

The post holder will be a key member of the Child Health Information Services (CHIS) Team, directly reporting to the CHIS Coordinators. They will participate in the daily operations of the CHIS service, generate regular reports, and ensure that CHIS data on the system is accurate and up-to-date.

The North Yorkshire and York cohort includes all children aged 0-19 living in the area, registered with local GPs or attending local schools.

The purpose of CHIS and its supporting systems is to maintain accurate active records for each child in England, supporting public health interventions such as screening, childhood and adolescent immunizations, and services outlined in the NHS Public Health Functions Agreement and the Healthy Child Programme.

Main duties of the job

CHIS manages data and statistical information to support services for children and young people aged 0-19. This includes handling notifications of new births, children moving in or out of the area, requesting records, and updating the child health system accordingly.

CHIS collaborates with Maternity services to receive initial birth details and NHS numbers, acts as a central repository for the Newborn Blood Spot Screening Programme, and supports local delivery of national screening and immunization programs.

The post holder will also assist in gathering information and preparing reports for statutory returns, ensuring deadlines are met.

The role involves manipulating large data files for bulk uploads into CHIS SystmOne Unit, such as immunization data, and running reports including exception reports.

Working for our organisation

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust provides outstanding care to patients and staff. We support our staff through various benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture encouraging staff to bring their whole selves to work, with active Staff Networks.
• Recognition programs such as Making a Difference, Team of the Month, and Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee support including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling, and physiotherapy services.
• Staff benefits supporting health, engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

• NVQ Level 4 in Administration or equivalent.
• ECDL or equivalent IT qualification.
• Experience in data analysis and related software (Excel).