Data Governance Officer

NHS

  • Runwell, Essex
  • £31,049-37,796 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 hours ago
This post is currently undergoing job evaluation, the outcome of this exercise may result in the job description and person specification being updated. Applicants invited to interview will be provided with any revised documents prior to interview.This post will play a key role at an exciting time for the Business Analysis and Reporting team. It will be pivotal in delivering robust change control and data design practices, underpinning consistent and high quality data that represents a single source of truth across our performance and insight endeavours.Main duties of the jobThis role requires exceptional organisation skills to ensure multiple data quality initiatives are progressed concurrently, in tandem with supporting the implementation and embedding of data design and governance standards across the department.A pro-active attitude to identifying and addressing data quality improvement opportunities will be essential to the success of this role and the impact it has on the performance and insights produced by the department.About usEPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;o Season Ticket Loanso NHS discounts for staffo Excellent Training facilities and opportunitieso Buying and Selling annual leave schemeo The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areaso Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Worko Day One Flexible EmployerThe Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employmentJoin our Staff bankWhat is Staff Bank?Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.DetailsDate posted04 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number364-A-9325Job locationsThe LodgeLodge ApproachRunwellSS11 7XXJob descriptionJob responsibilities- Responsible for the regular production of data quality reports that provide clear actions for the improvement of patient data and the teams responsible, to affect both national data submissions and team reporting and insight solutions.- Develop dashboards in collaboration with the Performance and Insights team that enables services to view and address the data governance and compliance issues they are responsible for.- Support the promotion of data governance policies to support the single view of data.- Responsible for supporting the maintenance of the data dictionary and associated KPI library, which ensures that the Operational Reporting and Performance and Insights teams have a shared common source for report and insight production that is aligned with Operational Services and contractual expectations.- Support the Data Governance Manager ensure that data models are implemented effectively, with a view towards creating models that support self-service informatics.- Support initiatives to improve data quality, stewardship, literacy and compliance across the organisation.- Support the change control processes, managing the log, producing reports to keep all stakeholders sighted.- Responsible for documenting procedural instructions to support team knowledge sharing and business resilience, in a clear and transparent manner.- Responsible for identifying and escalating areas of data quality for improvement.- Responsible for ensuring that data recorded and used is accurate, and compliant with data governance policies and procedures.- Promote the use of data governance policies to support the single view of data.- Support the maintenance of the data dictionary and associated KPI library, which ensures that the Operational Reporting and Performance and Insights teams have a shared common source for report and insight production that is aligned with both Operational Services and contractual expectations.- Facilitate version control and change management to the data models supporting clear and consistent alignment for all reporting across the department.- Support the submission of highest quality data flows, nationally and locally with partners and commissioners, through robust feedback mechanisms to improve quality at source.Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.Benefits27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years service.Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.£8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join usSeason ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.Work that wraps around your needsFlexible working: available from day one for most roles.Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.Job descriptionJob responsibilities- Responsible for the regular production of data quality reports that provide clear actions for the improvement of patient data and the teams responsible, to affect both national data submissions and team reporting and insight solutions.- Develop dashboards in collaboration with the Performance and Insights team that enables services to view and address the data governance and compliance issues they are responsible for.- Support the promotion of data governance policies to support the single view of data.- Responsible for supporting the maintenance of the data dictionary and associated KPI library, which ensures that the Operational Reporting and Performance and Insights teams have a shared common source for report and insight production that is aligned with Operational Services and contractual expectations.- Support the Data Governance Manager ensure that data models are implemented effectively, with a view towards creating models that support self-service informatics.- Support initiatives to improve data quality, stewardship, literacy and compliance across the organisation.- Support the change control processes, managing the log, producing reports to keep all stakeholders sighted.- Responsible for documenting procedural instructions to support team knowledge sharing and business resilience, in a clear and transparent manner.- Responsible for identifying and escalating areas of data quality for improvement.- Responsible for ensuring that data recorded and used is accurate, and compliant with data governance policies and procedures.- Promote the use of data governance policies to support the single view of data.- Support the maintenance of the data dictionary and associated KPI library, which ensures that the Operational Reporting and Performance and Insights teams have a shared common source for report and insight production that is aligned with both Operational Services and contractual expectations.- Facilitate version control and change management to the data models supporting clear and consistent alignment for all reporting across the department.- Support the submission of highest quality data flows, nationally and locally with partners and commissioners, through robust feedback mechanisms to improve quality at source.Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.Benefits27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years service.Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.£8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join usSeason ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.Work that wraps around your needsFlexible working: available from day one for most roles.Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.Person SpecificationEducation/QualificationsEssential
  • Demonstrable experience working to improve data quality
  • Degree or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of recent personal development or learning
Desirable
  • Post Graduate Qualification
  • Health Informatics Qualification
KnowledgeEssential
  • Knowledge of NHS Performance and Data Standards
  • Knowledge of oSQL oData validation cycle
Desirable
  • Advanced Knowledge of oAzure stack oSQL oData Library Management
Skills/ExperienceEssential
  • Good oral communication skills based on fluency of the English language
  • A high level of communication skills will be required to engage and develop good relationships with NHS senior managers and clinical teams.
Desirable
  • Developed analytical and problem solving skills
Person SpecificationEducation/QualificationsEssential
  • Demonstrable experience working to improve data quality
  • Degree or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of recent personal development or learning
Desirable
  • Post Graduate Qualification
  • Health Informatics Qualification
KnowledgeEssential
  • Knowledge of NHS Performance and Data Standards
  • Knowledge of oSQL oData validation cycle
Desirable
  • Advanced Knowledge of oAzure stack oSQL oData Library Management
Skills/ExperienceEssential
  • Good oral communication skills based on fluency of the English language
  • A high level of communication skills will be required to engage and develop good relationships with NHS senior managers and clinical teams.
Desirable
  • Developed analytical and problem solving skills

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