Data Quality Co-ordinator
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Leicester, LE1 5WW
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
10 September 2026
10 days left
Job description
We are seeking 2 people to join the Data Quality team. This will support provision of a centralised function to ensure that the quality of data collec...
Respond to enquiries providing day to day support to a wide range of data collectors across the trust, including expert guidance to users of the Patient Administration System
Support analytical work of a business area through the analysis of data management processes within Clinical Management Groups (CMGs) and, work in partnership with service managersand team leaders in appraising and promoting improvement in data handling techniques.
Help to maintain quality and content of data held on UHL administrative and clinical systems through regular checking and discreet projects.
Process data quality audit in line with national quality assurance standards & protocols.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals
- high-quality care for all
- being a great place to work
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate
- we are proud
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https: //www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
Training
Essential
- Good general level of education to HNC, NVQ level 3 or equivalent knowledge & experience, involving analytical techniques in a large organisation
Desirable
- Graduate Formal IT qualification Auditor Certification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 - 4 years NHS experience working within an admin/clerical role (or elsewhere where large amounts of data are processed and data flows throughout a whole organisation)
- Use of Patient Administration System or equivalent. Knowledge of NHS information requirements and terminolog
- Broad NHS patient data flows
- In depth working knowledge of the impact of poor data quality
- Principles of Patient Access e.g. fairness, equality Continuously keep knowledge & understanding up to date on information directives from the Dept of Health
Desirable
- Technical expertise in data analysis tools
- Secondary Uses Service and role within NHS.
Communication
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Team worker, providing cross-cover for others and sharing expertise
- Ability to train others within specific guidelines
Desirable
- Data analysis in an NHS environment.
- Formally trained in data analysis techniques
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Experience in the application of data extraction and analysis tools
- Attention to detail
- Accurate and fast transcription of data and reports
- Good analytical report writing and presentation skills.
- Ability to appraise and evaluate problems
- Use of an electronic document management system.
Desirable
- Data analysis in an NHS environment.
Skills
Essential
- Open to new learning opportunities
- Common sense
- Ability to concentrate for long periods
Desirable
- Flexibility in terms of working arrangements.
- Dynamic in terms of promoting data quality
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Initiative and ability to see beyond own immediate remit
- Ability to work under pressure and manage own workload
- Good time management
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
27 August 2026
Last checked
29 August 2026
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