EPR Data Quality Analyst | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Wickford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Data Quality Analyst to join the Nova programme. This role involves ensuring the accuracy and relevance of data to inform clinical decision-making. The position is based in Wickford with remote options available. Ideal candidates should have experience in data quality management and effective communication skills. Applications are invited until 29 Sep 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in data quality assurance and management.
• Ability to communicate effectively across different levels.
• Skills in managing and delivering organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with data quality leads regarding issues.
• Support the Data Quality Operational Manager.
• Manage communication barriers constructively.

Job description

Overview

Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust (MSEFT) and Essex Partnership University Foundation Trust (EPUT) are implementing a UK-first Unified Electronic Patient Record (UEPR) system spanning Acute, Mental Health and Community services. The Nova Programme, delivered with our commercial partners, supports this transformative journey. We have an exciting opportunity to join the Nova programme as a Data Quality Analyst, contributing to the successful delivery of the Nova programme.

The successful Data Quality Analyst will be based at one of EPUT’s sites, The Lodge in Wickford, Essex, with remote/home working and will work across EPUT’s and MSEFT’s sites as required.

The accuracy, timeliness, consistency and relevance of data and information are vitally important for the Trust, not only to secure the correct income levels but also to inform decision‑making regarding the future of clinical services and patient safety. Data produced by the Trust informs secondary users within the NHS, Integrated Care System and other external bodies to produce statistics (such as standardised mortality rates) and monitor clinical outcomes and key quality indicators.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Division data quality leads / department heads regarding data quality issues / improvements.
• Support the Data Quality Operational Manager across different forums regarding data quality issues / improvements.
• Regularly report to the Data Quality Operational Manager on the audit programme position and any issues.
• Communicate with a range of people on a range of matters in a form that is appropriate to them and the situation.
• Constructively manage barriers to effective communication.
• Support working groups with all relevant Directorate / Operational managers to manage and deliver organisational change, in line with the requirements of national and local targets and information governance.
• Promote within the Data Quality assurance function an honest and open culture that encourages the use of initiative, individual and team responsibility.
• Refer all problems as appropriate to senior staff.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) provides services to the residents of Southend, Basildon, and Chelmsford. It was formed in April 2020 by the merger of Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust, and Basildon & Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) provides community health, mental health and learning disability services to support more than 3.2 million people living across Bedfordshire, Essex, and Suffolk.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

For more details regarding this post, please see the attached job description.

We look forward to your application!

This advert closes on Monday 29 Sep 2025