About this role
Job summary
Enable promote and support the effective use of data, information, knowledge and technology to support and improve health and health care delivery.
The officer will provide analytical and technical support in the development, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data for internal managerial and clinical staff, and externally to meet national requirements
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
To analyse clinical service requests, and develop solutions to these requirements, either through system/screen developments, or database tools/solutions.
To work with clinicians and managers to identify their clinical record needs and to analyse and provide expert advice to support them in the delivery of an electronic health record to their clinical service.
To support regular research work undertaken by the department as required.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description Job responsibilities
To undertake and complete complex database queries in line with the departments policy and procedure, and to ensure exceptions and problems are escalated where appropriate.
To accurately input and manipulate data in various systems and databases
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Good general standard of academic achievement (Degree or Equivalent)
Desirable
Technical related degree or equivalent
Experience Essential
Significant experience in the NHS or similar industry Experience in the use of MS Office Software
Desirable
Experience of software development and/or testing.
Specialist Knowledge Essential
Advanced Crystal Reporting skills (version 2008 and above)
Desirable
Familiarity with medical terminology and coding systems such as ICD10, OPCS, READ, SNOMED.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address Woodland House
Maes-y-Coed Road
Cardiff
CF14 4TT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)