Data Quality Officer

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Data Quality Team as a Data Quality Officer. This post will provide support in identifying and correcting erroneous and incomplete data in order to maximise the quality of the data on the Trust''s Patient Administration System. You will assist in ensuring data quality issues are resolved in a timely fashion, liaising with other departments within the Trust when necessary.Main duties of the job

Based at Stepping Hill Hospital and working within the Data Quality Team the post holder will investigate and respond to a variety of data quality issues, ensuring the trust data is of a high standard. The role will require you to provide advice to staff to improve the data quality by encouraging them to amend and correct inaccurate and missing information.You will need to have an interest in data and a keen eye for detail, plus the ability to deliver work to required standards and timescales. Having excellent communications skills to engage with a wide range of staff, you will be proactive and methodical, working logically with great attention to detail and be tenacious in resolving problems.You will join a friendly and dedicated Data Quality team committed to delivering a high quality and responsive service to the Trust.About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.Benefits

Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidaysNHS pension scheme membershipSalary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go furtherNHS Staff discountsCycle to work schemeSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debtStockport Credit Union- for local financial adviceDetails

Date posted: 04 September 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for changeBand: Band 3Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata per annumContract: Fixed termDuration: 18 monthsWorking pattern: Full-time, Flexible workingReference number: 362-A-25-7417213Job locations: Stepping Hill Hospital, Poplar Grove, Stockport, SK2 7JEJob description

Job responsibilitiesFor further information regarding the role please refer to the Job Description/Person Specification attached. Please ensure that the additional information on the application is completed with further information about how you are suitable for this position.The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust''s policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.Person Specification

Qualifications EssentialGCSE level Maths and English.DesirableA levels and/or evidence of continued professional development.Knowledge EssentialGood understanding of NHS data definitions and the rules governing data extracts and national data flowsGood understanding of patient administration systems and their various modulesGood understanding of the importance of high quality data confidentiality and securityExperience EssentialProficient in the use of a PAS systemExperience in using Excel, Word and PowerpointExperience of working, sometimes under pressure, to meet deadlinesAbility to work on own initiativeExperience of communication with clinical and clerical staffDesirableExperience of delivering training sessionsSkills EssentialAbility to identify data errors and correct themAble to prioritise own workload and to work without direct supervisionEnquiring mind, with an enthusiasm for resolving queriesExcellent written and verbal communication skills, via telephone or face to faceDesirableSkilled in extracting and validating data from a variety of computer systemsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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.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 are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here.Employer detailsEmployer name: Stockport NHS Foundation TrustAddress: Stepping Hill Hospital, Poplar Grove, Stockport, SK2 7JEEmployer''s website: ..... full job details .....