Data Quality Officer
- Employer
- King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- London
- Salary
- £34,089 to £41,498 per annum including HCA
- Closing date
- 15 Oct 2024
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- Profession
- Other Health Profession
- Grade
- Band 5
- Hours
- Full Time
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An exciting new opportunity has arisen for proactive and dynamic COSD Coordinators to work on a fixed term 18 month contract,at our Princess Royal University Hospital and King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill sites
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts. We are a large, local provider of diagnostic, surgical and treatment services for common cancers aiming to provide the best possible care to cancer patients and develop and deliver better treatments. Cancer pathways at King's form part of an interlinked network of cancer care with partner Trusts and community services within the South East London network, and beyond.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist the Cancer Performance Manager in ensuring that trust-wide cancer data collection mechanisms are robust and will be responsible for the recording of Cancer Outcome and Services Data set (COSD). This will involve developing complex information reporting tools, presenting detailed analysis, providing expert analytical and statistical advice to support the admin teams, management, cancer nurse specialists and clinicians.
We are looking for someone who can:
analyse and interpret cancer data support the cancer management teams and the cancer data teams.
is organised, self-motivated, has attention to detail, can work to tight deadlines, track record of delivering and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly, with travel to other sites in the organisation required on occasion.
The role would be ideally suited to one with minimum three year experience of working in the NHS, in a Band 4 or above position and is proficient in data analysis, clinical audits and information management.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication and Representation
To work with the clinical and administrative teams to ensure they are aware of the COSD requirements and systems and processes are in place for accurate data capture, as far as possible in real time.
Reporting and Analysis
To ensure appropriate data validation / data quality checks are routinely carried out and that missing or inaccurate data is followed up pro-actively.
To ensure that cancer data is reported to the Trust and the National Disease Registration Service (NDRS) within appropriate timescales.
Initiates and plans statistical /analytical work programmes based on the requirements of clinical teams, and other stakeholders.
To prepare routine and ad hoc reports for the Trust and SELCA. Present data at meetings, when required.
To compile regular monitoring reports indicating progress towards agreed standards and highlighted problem areas.
Ensure the COSD is updated in a timely and accurate manner to enable the clinical teams to meet the National Cancer Registration and Analysis Service (NCRAS) targets.
Maintain close communication with the clinical teams, MDT co-ordinators and Cancer pathway Trackers updating them on a regular basis on work progress and alerting them to of any concerns in data capture trends.
Information Systems and Data Management
Link in with the Business Information Unit and SELCA to ensure cross checking of data and contribute to the continuous development of information systems to improve data collection.
To maintain knowledge of the COSD guide and ensure that information regarding new developments or changes to these standards, is effectively communicated
Research and Service Development
To participate in the further development of COSD in Epic.
Audit compliance
To provide data for service improvement as requested.by the services.
People Management and Performance
To work with all multi-disciplinary teams to improve the standard of recording the key performance indicators for diagnosis and treatment.
Assist the Cancer managers in providing training to others
Person Specification
essential and desirable
Essential
Desirable
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
213-CAX-6420063-B
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts. We are a large, local provider of diagnostic, surgical and treatment services for common cancers aiming to provide the best possible care to cancer patients and develop and deliver better treatments. Cancer pathways at King's form part of an interlinked network of cancer care with partner Trusts and community services within the South East London network, and beyond.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist the Cancer Performance Manager in ensuring that trust-wide cancer data collection mechanisms are robust and will be responsible for the recording of Cancer Outcome and Services Data set (COSD). This will involve developing complex information reporting tools, presenting detailed analysis, providing expert analytical and statistical advice to support the admin teams, management, cancer nurse specialists and clinicians.
We are looking for someone who can:
analyse and interpret cancer data support the cancer management teams and the cancer data teams.
is organised, self-motivated, has attention to detail, can work to tight deadlines, track record of delivering and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly, with travel to other sites in the organisation required on occasion.
The role would be ideally suited to one with minimum three year experience of working in the NHS, in a Band 4 or above position and is proficient in data analysis, clinical audits and information management.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication and Representation
To work with the clinical and administrative teams to ensure they are aware of the COSD requirements and systems and processes are in place for accurate data capture, as far as possible in real time.
- To support clinical teams in completing key performance indicators required for COSD ensuring the dataset is recorded, validated and submitted within the deadlines
- Provide training to the cancer data teams and the clinical teams on the data recording system ( Epic) in use according to the trust policy
Reporting and Analysis
To ensure appropriate data validation / data quality checks are routinely carried out and that missing or inaccurate data is followed up pro-actively.
To ensure that cancer data is reported to the Trust and the National Disease Registration Service (NDRS) within appropriate timescales.
Initiates and plans statistical /analytical work programmes based on the requirements of clinical teams, and other stakeholders.
To prepare routine and ad hoc reports for the Trust and SELCA. Present data at meetings, when required.
To compile regular monitoring reports indicating progress towards agreed standards and highlighted problem areas.
Ensure the COSD is updated in a timely and accurate manner to enable the clinical teams to meet the National Cancer Registration and Analysis Service (NCRAS) targets.
Maintain close communication with the clinical teams, MDT co-ordinators and Cancer pathway Trackers updating them on a regular basis on work progress and alerting them to of any concerns in data capture trends.
Information Systems and Data Management
Link in with the Business Information Unit and SELCA to ensure cross checking of data and contribute to the continuous development of information systems to improve data collection.
To maintain knowledge of the COSD guide and ensure that information regarding new developments or changes to these standards, is effectively communicated
Research and Service Development
To participate in the further development of COSD in Epic.
Audit compliance
To provide data for service improvement as requested.by the services.
People Management and Performance
- Coach and manage the cancer data teams in line with good people management practices. Ensuring excellence is recognised and under performance is addressed.
To work with all multi-disciplinary teams to improve the standard of recording the key performance indicators for diagnosis and treatment.
Assist the Cancer managers in providing training to others
- Continuously support in improving the morale of the team and implementing a culture of zero-tolerance for bullying and harassment.
Person Specification
essential and desirable
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent clinical / healthcare knowledge, skills and experience
- Experience of cancer data analysis and information management. Ability to analyse complex problems and interpret information effectively and exercise sound judgement and develop practical and workable solutions
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written, in dealing with staff of all levels.
Desirable
- A demonstrable capacity and capability for operational/clinical service management at middle level in an acute hospital environment or similarly complex organisation
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
213-CAX-6420063-B
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