Specialist Validation Analyst INTERNAL in Abergele

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Validation Analyst to support the delivery of high-quality validation and processes across the organisation. The postholder will play a key role in ensuring that data, activity and performance information is accurate, complete and compliant with national NHS standards in line with the RTT Guidelines. Working closely with the Validation Manager and wider corporate and operational teams, the Senior Validation Analyst will contribute to the validation of datasets and performance reports, supporting effective decision-making, governance and regulatory compliance. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of departments to resolve data quality issues and drive continuous improvement.

Main duties of the job:

• Support the Validation Manager in the development, implementation and maintenance of validation frameworks, procedures and controls in line with RTT guidelines.
• Undertake routine and ad-hoc validation of data submissions - ensuring accuracy, completeness, consistency and timeliness.
• Provide day-to-day support, guidance and supervision to Validation Clerks within the team, ensuring workloads are managed effectively and validation tasks are completed accurately and to agreed timescales.
• Investigate data anomalies and validation failures and work with relevant teams to identify root causes and agree corrective actions.
• Maintain clear audit trails and documentation to evidence validation activity and compliance with internal and external assurance requirements.
• Liaise with clinical, operational, informatics and commissioning teams to promote understanding of validation requirements and data quality standards.
• Support internal and external audits, inspections and reviews by preparing validation evidence and responding to queries.
• Assist in the production of validation reports and summaries for senior management as required.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of guidance or training on validation processes and data quality responsibilities.
• Monitor compliance with national NHS reporting and performance escalating risks or issues as appropriate.

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Person specification:

Qualifications/Knowledge

• Essential criteria: Educated to Degree level or equivalent relevant experience; Post-graduate diploma in Informatics/Statistical subject or equivalent relevant experience; Specialist knowledge of a range of statistical techniques (e.g. SPC, Standard Deviation, Confidence Intervals, ANOVA).
• Desirable criteria: Membership of an Informatics professional body (e.g. British Computer Society or UKCHIP).

Management Experience

• Essential criteria: Significant experience in an analytical role across a number of areas; A specialist knowledge and understanding of the Health Board’s computerised administration systems; Experience of working with a range of statistics with a high degree of numeracy; Specialist knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of products (particularly Excel and Access); Expertise in translating all National Minimum Datasets/abstract data into comprehensible and meaningful information for end-users (i.e. key decision makers); An expert knowledge of National Data Dictionary items and NHS information codes; Ability to comprehend and work within the Health Board’s policies of Data Protection and Freedom of Information.

Skills & Abilities

• Essential criteria: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; Advanced keyboard skills; Problem solver; Good prioritisation skills; Ability to work well under pressure; Attention to detail; Confident in presenting challenging information.
• Desirable criteria: Welsh speaker.

Personal Attributes

• Essential Criteria: Good timekeeping; Reliable, dependable; Flexible approach to work, adaptable; Positive attitude; Good team-player; Ability to work in pressured environment; Good customer service attitude.
• Desirable criteria: Welsh speaker.