Data Quality Analyst

Overview

The closing date is 29 September 2025

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) and Essex Partnership University Foundation Trust (EPUT) are embarking on the implementation of a UK first of type Unified Electronic Patient Record (UEPR) system that spans Acute, Mental Health and Community services. The new system will be delivered through the Nova Programme, alongside our commercial partners for this significant transformative journey. We have an exciting opportunity to join the Nova programme in the role of Data Quality Analyst and to be part of our mission and successful delivery of the Nova programme.

The successful Data Quality Analyst will be based at one of EPUT's sites, The Lodge in Wickford, Essex as well as remote/home working and you will be expected to work across EPUT's and MSEFT's sites as required.

The accuracy, timeliness, consistency and relevance of data and information are vitally important for the Trust, not only to secure the correct income levels but also inform decision-making regarding the future of clinical services and patient safety. Data produced by the Trust informs secondary users within the NHS, Integrated Care System and other external bodies to produce statistics (such as standardised mortality rates) and monitor clinical outcomes and key quality indicators.

Main duties of the job

• Liaise with Division data quality leads / department heads regarding data quality issues / improvements.
• Support the Data Quality Operational Manager across different forums regarding data quality issues / improvements.
• Regularly report to Data Quality Operational Manager the audit programme position and any issues.
• Communicate with a range of people on a range of matters in a form that is appropriate to them and the situation.
• Constructively manage barriers to effective communication.
• Support working groups with all relevant Directorate / Operational Managers to manage and deliver organisational change, in line with the requirements of national and local targets and information governance.
• Promote within the Data Quality assurance function an honest and open culture that encourages the use of initiative, individual and team responsibility.
• Refer all problems as appropriate to senior staff.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) provides services to the residents of Southend, Basildon, and Chelmsford. It was formed in April 2020 by the merger of Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust, and Basildon & Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) provides community health, mental health and learning disability services to support more 3.2 million people living across Bedfordshire, Essex, and Suffolk.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Job responsibilities

For more details regarding this post, please see the attached job description.

We look forward to your application!

Person Specification Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or proven experience with detailed evidence of working at this level
• Sound understanding of data quality, information governance principles and operational requirements.
• Setting and maintaining data quality standards.
• Achievement of / working towards management qualification.
• Working knowledge of Trusts Electronic Patient Record Systems.

Communication Skills

• Excellent communications skills, both written and oral
• Ability to establish rapport and foster good working relationships
• Report writing skills

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.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 a yearPer Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-NOVA-SO-0022-C

Job locations

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust