Band 4 Emergency Department Data Clerk

This Band 4 data clerk post sits in the Emergency Department at Barnet Hospital, run by Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. The work centres on reviewing ED attendance notes after the event so that activity is recorded accurately on the electronic patient record, which drives the income the department receives. It is a busy role that leads breach validation for ambulance arrivals and expects the post holder to work with minimal supervision.

Experience of an administrative role, a PAS or EPR system and Excel is needed.

• Retrospectively review ED treatment forms in patient notes and capture the relevant data electronically on EPR
• Support clinical staff to record electronically relevant information so optimal income tariffs are received for ED attendances
• Lead breach validation for ambulance arrivals against strict deadlines
• Support the ED data quality administrator
• Support annual peer reviews as required
• Carry out ad hoc administrative duties in support of the wider administration team, as service needs require

• A Level standard or equivalent experience

• Experience of working in an administrative role
• Use of a PAS or EPR system
• Evidence of working with a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of using Excel, including filtering and sorting data

• Understanding of the importance of data quality
• Basic non-clinical knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to work autonomously and with minimal supervision

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments

• Sound numerical and basic analysis skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to be proactive and assertive
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Proven ability to interpret information and relay it to staff at all levels concisely and accurately
• Competent IT skills, including Windows-based applications and PAS/EPR
• Proven ability to use spreadsheets

• Flexible working hours
• Generous benefits
• Training and career development
• Pay inclusive of HCAS