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Job overview

The Bank Neonatal Unit Data Officer will have a key role supporting data field completion in the neonatal Badger system. Interfaces with data entered into the EPR system will also be included in this work, as paperless system working evolves with neonatal care at the Homerton neonatal unit . The data officer will work closely with the unit’s data coordinator and support the inputting of high-quality information that is both clinical and nonclinical as well as undertaking processes of data cleaning.

This role is dedicated to the Neonatal Unit  

Main duties of the job

Support all aspects of data collection and data entry with the neonatal service, including infants who require support with transitional care (TC).

Ensuring accurate and timely data entry to support correct allocation of care level for each baby in the neonatal unit  and those receiving TC in the postnatal ward areas..

Responsible for the efficient and accurate collection, storage, retrieval and transfer of data relating to Neonatal patients; in the unit and the postnatal ward.  

To enter, modify and ensure robust data is accurately, completely, and consistently entered the Badger system in accordance with agreed local and national legislation, policies and procedures.

To identify, clarify and resolve queries, discrepancies, missing data, and errors, checking accuracy of information at all levels, and ensuring that the integrity of data is maintained and that datasets are complete. 

To have a full comprehension of data protection and legal applications of data sharing including Caldicott principles and the National Data Sharing Agreement with Clevemed the supplies of Badger and the NHS.

Working for our organisation

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff.  This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan.  All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.