Data Quality Validation Officer

Job Title: Data Quality Validation Officer

Trust Location: Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS FT

Location: Moorgreen Hospital, Botley Road, West End, Southampton, SO30 3JB

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm, 4 Days working Remote and 1 Day in the office.

Duration: 4 Months

Job Summary:

Job Description

The post holder will support the validation and quality assurance of data outputs generated through the Strategic Data Platform (SDP). They will be responsible for reviewing Gold Layer output files and validating the accuracy and completeness of information against source clinical systems, including Rio and/or CAMIS.

The role will contribute to ensuring that Trust reporting, operational dashboards, performance monitoring, and clinical information derived from SDP accurately reflects information held within clinical systems. The post holder will work closely with operational teams, clinical staff, system administrators, business intelligence teams and programme colleagues to identify, investigate and resolve data quality issues.

You’ll learn the following whilst working at the trust:

1. An in depth understanding of the roles and responsibilities involved in working within the NHS

1. Knowledge of the systems used, to effectively complete your role to the highest standard at all times

1. A sense of teamwork, gained through working alongside and supporting colleagues from all levels, within the organisation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Data Validation and Quality Assurance

• Review and validate Gold Layer output files produced by the Strategic Data Platform.
• Compare and reconcile information held within SDP outputs against data recorded within source clinical systems.
• Undertake detailed data quality checks to identify discrepancies, omissions, duplication and inconsistencies.
• Document findings and maintain clear audit trails of validation activity.
• Escalate data quality issues and potential system defects to appropriate teams in accordance with agreed processes.
• Support testing activities associated with system changes, enhancements and releases.

1. Clinical Systems Review

• Access and interrogate clinical information systems including Rio and/or CAMIS to verify data accuracy.
• Develop an understanding of relevant data flows, clinical pathways and operational processes that influence system data.
• Liaise with clinical and operational teams to clarify anomalies and support resolution of identified issues.
• Assist in validating mapping and transformation rules between source systems and SDP outputs.

• Produce routine reports summarising validation activities, findings and trends.
• Maintain logs of issues, resolutions and actions taken.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of validation procedures, user guides and standard operating procedures.
• Provide feedback to programme teams regarding recurring data quality concerns.

1. Stakeholder Engagement

• Build effective working relationships with clinicians, operational managers, system users and digital colleagues.
• Participate in meetings relating to data quality, SDP implementation and system improvement initiatives.
• Respond to enquiries regarding data validation activities in a professional and timely manner.

1. Governance and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Information Governance, Data Protection legislation and NHS policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and staff information at all times.
• Follow Trust policies, procedures and standards relating to data quality and system usage.
• Day to day co-ordination of staff; provide practical training on data products.
• May support induction of new staff by explaining administrative processes.

Essential Experience:

• Experience using Rio and/or CAMIS clinical systems.
• Experience working with Microsoft Excel, including filtering, sorting and data manipulation
• Experience of reviewing, validating or reconciling data across systems.
• Experience identifying and resolving data quality issues
• Experience updating documents, logs, or records accurately.
• Experience in administrative, clerical or coordination roles.
• Experience communicating with colleagues and stakeholders in a customer‑service environment.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to follow procedures consistently.
• Competent IT user (e.g., Microsoft Office 365).
• Ability to prioritise routine tasks and ask for help when needed.

You’ll have the following skills/experience:

• Strong administrative and data entry skills

• Good IT knowledge, including Microsoft Office

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to manage a high volume of data efficiently

System Knowledge – MS Office package

As a member of NHS Professionals, you have fantastic benefits:

• Competitive pay rates- work this week, get paid next week

• Essential support when you need it- 24/7 365 days- call us anytime

• Multi locational- work across neighbouring Trusts

• Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go- access your “My Bank” shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone

• Varied working options to suit your lifestyle- access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or longer-term placements

• Training and development opportunities- Keep up with the essentials and more

• Build holiday allowance for every shift you work- your work life balance is important to us

• Stakeholder pension scheme available- a flexible future for you and yours

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