Job overview
The post holder will be a key member of the Child Health Information Services (CHIS) Team, directly reporting to the CHIS Coordinators and will take part in the day to day running of the CHIS service, the running of regular reports and ensure that CHIS data held on the system is accurate and up to date.
The North Yorkshire and York cohort is large comprising of all children aged 0-19 that live in the locality, those who are registered with a GP in the locality or who attend school in the locality.
The purpose of CHIS, and the Systems that support them, is to ensure that each child in England has an accurate active record supporting delivery of public health interventions including; screening and childhood and adolescent immunisations for which detailed service specifications are set out in the annual NHS Public Health Functions Agreement, and the Healthy Child Programme services.
Main duties of the job
CHIS is responsible for the managing of data and statistical information which supports the provision of services of children and young people aged 0-19. This includes notifications of new births and babies moving in and out of the area, requesting records, updating the child health system with movements in and out.
CHIS links with Maternity services to receive initial birth details and NHS numbers and provides a central repository and failsafe for the Newborn Blood Spot Screening Programme and supports the local delivery of the national Antenatal and New Born Screening and Immunisation Programmes.
In addition to the above the post holder will be supporting with the gathering of Information and compilation of reports required for statutory returns ensuring set deadlines are met.
Manipulation of large data files in preparation for bulk uploading onto CHIS SystmOne Unit, for example, immunisations data.
Be able to run reports and complete the subsequent exception reports.
Working for our organisation
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide ‘outstanding’ care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
* An inclusive and supportive culture – our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
* Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
* Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
* Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
* NVQ Level 4 in Administration or equivalent.
* ECDL or equivalent IT qualification
* Experience of data analysis & associated software packages (Excel)
Desirable criteria
* • Previous NHS experience
* Previous SystmOne Experience