We are pleased to be able to offer an exciting opportunity to join theElectronic Patient Record (EPR)Programme Team at Northampton General Hospital. In partnership with our chosen supplier, we have embarked on our digitalexcellencejourney to implement anationally leadingEPR system that will transform the quality of care for our patients and staff by having instantly accessible information using the latest mobile technology, reducing paperusageand utilising clinical decision support tools.

The EPR Data Validation Lead will play a pivotal role in the implementation of the Trust's EPR, leading a team of data quality validators to support the data migration activities required throughout the programme.

Existing clinical systems will be decommissioned whilst bringing in a new EPR and the data they hold will need to be migrated across. Ensuring our data in the existing systems is as accurate as can be is of upmost importance, as is the validation that the data migrated across is what is expected.

As part of a dynamic and agile team that is committed to our Vision 'Dedicated to Excellence', you will have significant personal opportunities to grow and develop, as well as to tangibly impact how care is delivered in the future.

Main duties of the job

Leading a team of data quality validators to support the data migration activities required throughout the programme.

The role will involve the detailed analysis and understanding of complex technical and business requirements across multiple services within the Trust to migrate data essential to service delivery into the new EPR.

The post holder will be expected to develop and document data migration test scripts so previous experience of this will be an advantage. Risks and issues that arise throughout the data migration testing process will need to be captured in order to be fed back to the wider organisation appropriately.

Travel to the hospital site will be required as part of a hybrid working arrangement, and the data validation team should all expect to be on site throughout testing cycles.

About us

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Service and Business Management

To be responsible for the effective, day to day management and development of the EPR Data Validation team, including , appraisal, discipline, sickness absence, identification of training needs, mentoring and workload allocation.

To lead on the documentation of data migration testing scripts and outcome reports to support testing cycles.

To promote the importance of data quality throughout the organisation and identifying and addressing issues as they arise.

To influence change in working practices to meet Data Quality requirements.

To provide key advice as pertaining to the Information Quality Assurance requirements, ensuring full understanding within the organisation and making certain attainment levels are developed and maintained to maximum compliance.

• Work closely with managers and staff within the organisation to improve timeliness, consistency, awareness and importance of data quality to support improvement in services.
• Promote the need for Clinical Business Units to identify leads to be operationally responsible for data quality throughout the Trust in line with recommended good practice. Attend meetings with these areas to ensure delivery of the data quality improvement plan and raise identified issues.
• To extract, receive, analyse and communicate a wide range of highly complex and contentious information, including confidential patient level information and adhere to Data Protection guidelines at all times.
• To analyse highly complex issues and, using a number of different sources i.e. patient clinical records, clinical information systems, demographic systems, external sources etc, interpret the information to determine correct outcomes of data quality investigations, using judgement when information is not clearly defined.
• To challenge poor data quality practices, and support improvement in poorly performing areas, highlighting to the Data Migration Manager where appropriate.
• To analyse audits and data quality reports, planning and developing training and education requirements based on needs analysis and, deliver training and specialised Data Quality education in order to resolve the issues, informing managers of issues and action taken.
• Work closely with the Digital Training team to ensure training programmes and documents are developed and reviewed, to improve the quality of information provided for all information flows.

Communication and Leadership

• To provide advice and support to all levels of managers and clinicians in the interpretation and use of information which will include highly complex and sensitive information.

To ensure continual and appropriate professional self-development.

To form links with appropriate organisations e.g. DHSC, NHS England, CCG's etc. to keep up-to-date with any developments relevant to the post.

To ensure that competency is maintained in the use of all equipment relevant to the role.

To ensure compliance with all policies and procedures.

To undertake other tasks and duties as required that are commensurate with the nature of the job and the banding of the post.

To be the source of expertise within the areas of Information Quality Assurance, audit, and system development.

Person Specification

Education, Training, Qualifications

Essential

• Masters Degree level qualification in health information, quality assurance, or a subject with a substantial numerate content, or significant professional experience within an NHS Information/Data Quality setting
• Evidence of recent personal development or learning

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience working in an NHS environment and\or a comprehensive knowledge of a PAS\EPR and of the operational processes that it supports
• Management of a team
• Specialist knowledge and working with, and adhering to HSCIC Data Dictionary definitions and national directives, and keeping abreast of national directives and good practice relating to Data Quality ensuring required changes are implemented
• Influencing change in working practices across all areas of an Organisation using persuasive and motivational skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of testing script formation and testing process documentation
• Experience of NHS Patient Administration Systems and other key IM& T systems

Skills (pt 1)

Essential

• Ability to analyse national guidance and legislation that relate to data sets, data standards and definitions, in order to assess the impact on an Organisation
• Ability to work under pressure and produce high quality work to tight deadlines
• Investigating and resolving highly complex issues, analysing and interpreting information, using judgement when information is not clearly defined

Skills (Pt 2.)

Essential

• An ability to be flexible to meet conflicting demands and be able to work accurately under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to build strong working relationships with internal employees and external members from other organisations

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville Road

Northampton

NN1 5BD

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