Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a Validation & DQ Officer. The major job responsibility will be to carry out timely, accurate and relevant data validation to support the business and operational needs of the South Yorkshire Regional Services in conjunction with the Operational Manager. This includes providing an essential service across the group for the provision and development of centralised support in key areas including 18 wks. This role will have responsibility for monitoring targets across the Directorate and providing group wide data to support each speciality in achieving their targets. The post will also provide efficient and accurate administrative support to the Deputy Operational Manager. Please note this advertisement is for both full time and part time opportunities. Main duties of the job The major job responsibility will be to carry out timely, accurate and relevant data validation to support the business and operational needs of the South Yorkshire Regional Services Care Group. This includes the validation of 18 week pathways, data quality validation and PTL tracking. About us You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of it's staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service. Date posted 30 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 190-8487-DIR Job locations Northern General Hospital Herries Road Sheffield S5 7AU Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Person Specification Qualifications Essential OCR IIl Word processing or equivalent qualifications/experience or proven skills to same standard Educated to GCSE including English grade 4/C or above or equivalent qualifications/experience or able to demonstrate the competencies required to carry out this role. Experience Essential Competent confident use of IT packages, in particular Microsoft Windows - including Word, Excel and Outlook Relevant clerical or secretarial experience. Effective Patient/Customer care and telephone skills Experience of working with data or data bases Desirable Significant administrative experience An understanding of basic medical terminology Further Training Desirable End user training on Patientcentre system Appropriate training on other Trust Patient Information systems Special Skills/Aptitudes Essential Ability to validate data and produce accurate statistics with an understanding of the need for accurate information systems Ability to work to conflicting deadlines and to work with figures and demonstrate numeracy Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and adapt to change. Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Ability to remain customer focussed. Well-developed communication skills. Understanding of the reasons for and ability to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality. Ability to understand and respond to the needs of customers from diverse backgrounds Ability to work with figures and demonstrate numeracy Understanding of the need for accurate information systems Desirable Ability to contribute to development and improvement of processes and procedures Ability to take minutes/notes of meetings reports Person Specification Qualifications Essential OCR IIl Word processing or equivalent qualifications/experience or proven skills to same standard Educated to GCSE including English grade 4/C or above or equivalent qualifications/experience or able to demonstrate the competencies required to carry out this role. Experience Essential Competent confident use of IT packages, in particular Microsoft Windows - including Word, Excel and Outlook Relevant clerical or secretarial experience. Effective Patient/Customer care and telephone skills Experience of working with data or data bases Desirable Significant administrative experience An understanding of basic medical terminology Further Training Desirable End user training on Patientcentre system Appropriate training on other Trust Patient Information systems Special Skills/Aptitudes Essential Ability to validate data and produce accurate statistics with an understanding of the need for accurate information systems Ability to work to conflicting deadlines and to work with figures and demonstrate numeracy Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and adapt to change. Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Ability to remain customer focussed. Well-developed communication skills. Understanding of the reasons for and ability to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality. Ability to understand and respond to the needs of customers from diverse backgrounds Ability to work with figures and demonstrate numeracy Understanding of the need for accurate information systems Desirable Ability to contribute to development and improvement of processes and procedures Ability to take minutes/notes of meetings reports 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Northern General Hospital Herries Road Sheffield S5 7AU Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)