Information Officer, Belfast
Staffline Recruitment Ireland
Job description
My client a leading public sector organisation based in Belfast are currently looking for a Full-Time Information Officer to join their existing team.
Hours:
- 37.5 hours Mon - Fri
Pay: £15.33 per hour
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will be ultimately responsible to the Director of Public Health/ Director of Nursing and AHPs and will be involved in the continued development and provision of high-quality information and analysis to support all functions of PHA Northern Ireland Maternal & Child Health (NIMACH) and Child Death Review team (CDR).
The post requires a highly motivated individual who has excellent information technology, organisational and communication skills. The post holder will be required to assist in the planning and delivery of the NIMACH and CDR workplans with special responsibility for data management, data quality, analyses and production of relevant reports.
The successful applicant will also liaise directly with health care professionals and relevant organisations throughout Northern Ireland and the UK to ensure the smooth and efficient running of NIMACH and CDR work.
KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Service Delivery
Collate, analyse and validate complex and highly sensitive data for NIMACH and CDR projects including but not limited to:
- Assisting with inputting data into relevant databases and the MBRRACE_UK system;
- Extracting data from clinical systems as required;
- Conducting analyses on and interrogating large complex datasets;
- Linking data from different systems and sources using appropriate methodologies to ensure accuracy and integrity of source data is maintained.
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of NIMACH and CDR data:
- Liaising with health professionals to promote the collection of high-quality personal and clinical data and completeness of datasets;
- Liaising with health professionals regarding incomplete or inconsistent personal and clinical data;
- Coordinating the validation and correction of identified errors of personal and clinical data on the MBRRACE and child death systems;
- Identify opportunities to improve on data flows and clarify any issues with case definitions
Be responsible for the validation and audit of data quality and act on findings of audits to ensure that the correct procedures and systems are in place to enable consistency, accuracy and timeliness in capturing and recording of sensitive, personal and clinical information.
Be responsible for the planning and production of high-quality management information and complex analyses to assist in the surveillance and monitoring of the national Clinical Outcome Review Programmes for perinatal, maternal and child health and Child Death Review Programmes for child deaths. This work will require the post holder to be proficient in the use of a range of computer packages and systems and have expertise in data linkage and manipulation.
Responsible for the timely production of comprehensive reports including but not limited to perinatal, maternal, child death and child health.
To develop and maintain efficient and effective communication systems to ensure work priorities are progressed in line with agreed deadlines.
Provide accurate and validated information in respond to Assembly Questions and Freedom of Information enquiries.
Communicate information clearly, both verbally and through written reports and presentations so that the target audience can understand and interpret the results. Liaise with stakeholders to ensure that reports are fit for purpose.
Essential Criteria
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1a. Possess a university degree or professional qualification in a health service or health-service related field and 1 year's relevant experience* OR 1b. 4 years relevant experience* In addition to above applicant must possess : 2. GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics at grade C or above 3. Two years practical experience in a working environment of the Microsoft Office suite of programmes (or equivalent), such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook. *Relevant experience is defined as experience of extraction, analysis and presentation of information from a complex database/dataset~ using analysis and query tools in a practical work environment.
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SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage: | |
1. Ability to extract data from complex databases/datasets~ using analysis and query tools. 2. Ability to analyse, interpret and present complex statistical information from a range of systems/sources. |
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3. Ability to use Microsoft Excel or Access to manipulate and present data. 5. Effective planning and organisational skills and an ability to use own initiative, identify problems and solutions. |
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1. Knowledge of the role 2. The use of information systems in the delivery of Health and Social Care 3. Database structures 4. Interfaces between computerised systems 5. Information Governance in Health and Social Care |
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Desirable Criteria
Experience of using Business Objects or 'R'
If you are interested and available for this position, please upload your CV to the link or contact Stephanie Wilson at [email protected]
To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. Please note that these roles may be filled quickly but your CV will be kept on file for future similar roles. As there are so many applications, unsuccessful candidates may not be contacted.
Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16-£32 depending on clearance level.
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