Audit and Data Entry Administrator

Job summary

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST

The post holder will provide timely, accurate and appropriate data entry and routine reports from a range of sources, to support local and national requirements, and will:

Collect, collate and enter information, carry out basic checks, and help to prepare and share reports as required.

Support the service with the development, set up and day-to-day management of databases and audit tools (including audit-related software), helping to maintain an organised and responsive information service.

Work as part of the team, managing own workload within agreed priorities and referring to senior staff when required.

Act as a first point of contact, answering calls and responding to enquiries, including sensitive issues from patients and relatives, taking appropriate action within the limits of the role.

Provide confidential typing and administrative support for the team, using a range of IT systems and databases to ensure information is accurately recorded on Health Board electronic systems.

Create, track and support the organisation of notes and records, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to provide information as required, in line with procedures.

Main duties of the job

The role involves providing comprehensive administrative and data support to ensure the smooth running of the service. Key duties include planning and prioritising workloads, managing competing tasks and urgent requests, and supporting meetings through arranging logistics and preparing documentation. The postholder is responsible for maintaining accurate filing and record systems, handling incoming and outgoing correspondence, managing shared inboxes, answering telephone enquiries, and providing professional support to colleagues, stakeholders, service users and the public.

The role also includes undertaking routine data validation, cleansing and reporting tasks, checking information for accuracy and completeness, and supporting audits, surveillance activities and litigation processes while maintaining strict confidentiality and information governance standards. Responsibilities include collating information for quality compliance, maintaining clinical databases, preparing charts, tables and routine reports, typing and uploading clinical correspondence, and supporting the submission of care bundle and audit data within required timescales.

The role requires effective communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, and the use of approved software and office systems to prepare and distribute documents.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential
  • GCSE or equivalent L2 in English, Math and IT
  • NVQ/QCF L3 Qualification or equivalent demonstrable skills to academic level
  • Advanced keyboard skills to support Transcribing and minute taking or equivalent ECDL, RSA 11
  • Awareness of policies and procedures dealing with confidential data, both personal and organisational
Desirable
  • Knowledge and experience of using hospital administration systems, for example, Welsh clinical portal, Signal or similar

Essential Experience

Essential
  • Experience of accurate data entry and using databases/spreadsheets to produce routine reports
  • Experience of working in an administrative role handling confidential/sensitive information

Essential Aptitude and abilities

Essential
  • Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
  • Good organisation, prioritisation and time management skills ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
  • Proven ability in the use of software tools utilised in information management, e.g. Microsoft Office suite, for the production of reports
  • Ability to work within a team and take direction from senior team member
  • Ability to problem solve and fact find
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to manage their own workload effectively

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.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Morriston Hospital

Heol Maes Eglwys

Swansea

SA6 6NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/

Job Details

Company
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Location
Swansea, SA6 6NL, United Kingdom
Salary
£26300.00
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