Data clerk / ICNARC Support

NHS; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Data Clerk for data collection related to the Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre. The role involves managing and coordinating complex data from the Intensive Care unit, offering flexible working hours. Ideal candidates will have GCSE English, strong data entry skills, and preferably experience with ICNARC data. Join this position to contribute to healthcare improvement efforts.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme

Extensive learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of ICNARC data input and administration is preferred.
• Knowledge of NHS patient administration systems is beneficial.
• Good understanding of Data Quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive data entry service to the Critical Care Network.
• Coordinate and manage complex data from the Intensive Care unit.
• Undertake data collection for national and local research programmes.

Skills

Excellent data entry skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to prioritise

Education

GCSE/O'Level English or equivalent

ECDL Qualification or equivalent

IT Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Data clerk / ICNARC Support

The closing date is 24 November 2025

We are looking to appoint a Data Clerk for Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre Data collection (ICNARC) to join the Intensive Care team at Scarborough Hospital.

The post holder will provide a comprehensive data entry service to the Critical Care Network within the Critical Care directorate. Working hours to be agreed but the department will be reasonably flexible with times.

The post‑holder will be expected to organise their workload and co‑ordinate their activities with other intensive care unit staff to ensure that an efficient service is provided.

The post holder will carry out their duties in such a way to make a direct and positive contribution to the organisation of the work. It is essential that the post holder should exercise initiative commensurate with the role and vital that confidentiality is maintained at all times.

It is essential that the applicant has GCSE/O'Level English or equivalent and proven excellent data entry skills with excellent attention to detail.

You will have a flexible approach to work, be well organised, with the ability to prioritise, and be able to work effectively as a team member, having good communication skills and a willingness to learn. Experience of ICNARC data entry is preferred but training can be given.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for coordinating and managing complex data generated from the Intensive Care unit. The post holder will undertake data collection to enable participation in the Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre. The post holder will undertake data collection for internal audit and national and local research programmes. They will be required to exercise a degree of independent judgement on a regular basis, ensuring accurate data input and highlighting any concerns regarding the data before it is fully collated and submitted to the national database. They will be expected to work with minimal supervision.

If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post

About us

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co‑developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact [e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Educations and qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or above with A-C in English and Maths
• RSA III
• ECDL Qualification or equivalent
• IT Qualification
• Experience of ICNARC data input and administration
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access and Word and Power Point
• Analytical skills
• Organisational skills
• Prioritising skills and good time management
• Knowledge of NHS patient administration systems
• Knowledge of clinical audit
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Good understanding of Data Quality
• Experience of working in an Intensive care Setting

Personal Attributes

• Honesty and integrity
• Team player
• Ability to work under pressure
• Full driving licence and access to personal transport

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust