Job overview
Are you highly organised, detail-oriented and passionate about data accuracy?
We are looking for motivated individuals to join our team as EPR Data Quality Analyst, supporting one of the most significant digital transformation programmes across the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) healthcare system.
As part of the implementation of a shared Electronic Patient Record (EPR), you will play a vital role in ensuring patient information is accurate, complete and ready for migration into the new system. Your work will directly contribute to patient safety and support clinicians in delivering high-quality care.
Main duties of the job
Working within the EPR Data Quality Team, you will review, validate and correct patient information held within our existing systems. You will use a range of reports to identify data quality issues and make appropriate corrections to ensure the successful migration of patient records.
Examples of data quality checks include:
- Reviewing duplicate or invalid NHS numbers
- Correcting incomplete patient demographic information
- Updating missing GP or GP practice details
- Validating addresses and postcodes
- Resolving historical appointments requiring outcomes
- Supporting the wider data migration and EPR implementation programme
Full training will be provided, although experience or knowledge of Oracle Health Millennium and NHS patient administration systems would be beneficial.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person specification
Values
Essential
- Pro-active and takes responsibility
- Willing to learn, open to change
Qualifications
Essential
- Numerate (as demonstrated by Maths GCSE or equivalent)
- Highly accurate keyboard and data manipulation skills
Desirable
- Further educational qualification or equivalent work experience in maths, science, IT or similar
- Knowledge of Business Intelligence tools
Specific Skills
Essential
- Effective and flexible team player
- Attention to detail, prepared to work methodically through mundane tasks
- Aptitude for problem solving
- Ability to work quickly and accurately with data
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Understanding and maintaining of patient confidentiality
- Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions
Desirable
- Understanding of data quality policies and processes
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This advert is for Data Quality Analyst with Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust in Bath, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 14 months (.). The application deadline is 02 Aug 2026.
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