Junior Data Analyst

JOB PURPOSE:

We are looking for a highly-motivated Junior Data Analyst to join our expanding data team based in Fishersgate, Brighton. This is a great entry-level role, and the successful candidate will be responsible for validating data for our activity invoices and will also help to improve the performance against the national 18-week RTT target, ensuring that patients progress along the appropriate care pathway and that all waiting time targets are met.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your technical skills working with data. You will work with a wide range of staff across all levels of the business to resolve any data quality issues or mistakes in the Electronic Patient Record (SystmOne).

This post involves a large amount of data validation and correction, which corresponds to time spent working with display-screen equipment.

The role would ideally suit someone who has relevant experience in a data validation or a record-checking role in a healthcare setting, but full training and regular supervision will be provided on our in-house reporting systems and clinical software for a successful applicant.

For this post, you should ideally have knowledge of RTT pathways although training will be given. Computer literacy – with experience in using Word, Excel, and Outlook – is essential.

Strong attention to detail is vital in this role, along with the ability to prioritise and organise your own workload. You’ll also need great communication skills – both verbally and written. A team player, you’ll have a flexible, polite, and positive attitude.

ABOUT THE SERVICE

Sussex Community Dermatology Service (SCDS) and Kent Integrated Dermatology Services (KIDS) is a busy community dermatology service stretching across Sussex, Surrey, and Kent. The clinical team consists of Consultant Dermatologists, GPwSIs, as well as registered trained Nurses and Health Care Assistants. We also have a dedicated and experienced team of Administrators, Managers, and Business Support roles. The service aims to ‘see and treat’ patients during their initial appointment, to avoid the patient having numerous follow-up appointments. The clinical services available to the patients within our service include day surgery, minor operations, patch testing, photodynamic therapy, and phototherapy. We focus on the needs and preferences of our patients, ensuring their well-being is at the heart of our decisions.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the validation and checking of the healthcare activities data for our monthly invoices according to the specifications for each contract on time and ensure that all invoicing data submission deadlines are met.
• Work on the different types of datasets defined by NHS Digital, as accuracy is key in our data submission.
• Log and process all the data entry mistakes in our Electronic Patient Record System and check with accuracy into the system.
• Work on the monthly Key Performance Indicator (KPI) report for each contract and ensure that contract targets are met.
• Help improve the performance against the national 18-week RTT target, ensuring that patients progress along the appropriate care pathway and that all waiting time targets are met.
• Assist in improving the data accuracy of the Two-week wait, 31 days, and 62 days cancer patients for the monthly data submission on time.
• Work on audit requests from staff across all levels of the business and manipulate data into graphs/reports.
• Ensure the monthly data of our clinicians’ performance is accurate as part of this job relates to financial tasks.
• Keep up with all updates within the data team and be a good team player.
• Collaborate with software developers on our in-house invoice validation system and reporting system.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS (EXPERIENCE BEING BENEFICIAL):

• Good IT skills – Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel skills are a MUST.
• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server is beneficial.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Power BI reporting software is beneficial.
• Any programming knowledge is beneficial but not essential.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in our friendly data team.
• Strong “can do” attitude and willingness to learn new technologies and skills.
• Friendly and approachable.
• A good team player who values and respects peers.
• An enthusiasm to learn fast and develop your skills.
• Preferably a degree in computer science, Maths, or similar.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Confidentiality / Data Protection

Post holders must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff, and other health service business in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 1998. Post holders must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or staff. Any member of staff who communicates any such information to an unauthorized person may be liable to dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 1998 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the event of unauthorized disclosure of information.

Information Governance

All staff must comply with information governance requirements. These include statutory responsibilities (such as compliance with the Data Protection Act), following national guidance (such as the NHS Confidentiality Code of Practice), and compliance with Sussex Community Dermatology Service policy and procedures. All staff are responsible for any personal information (belonging to staff or patients) that they access and must ensure it is stored, processed, and forwarded in a secure and appropriate manner.

Health and Safety

All post holders have a responsibility, under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and subsequently published regulations, to ensure that the SCDS’s health and safety policies and procedures are complied with to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors, and employees.

This job description is intended to reflect, in outline, the responsibilities of the post holder, which may change over time with corporate or local business needs of The Organisation. It will therefore be subject to periodic review.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brighton BN41 1QH

Reference ID: HN-Nov24