Data Development Clerk

Role overview

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Data Development Clerk to join its Information and Performance Directorate. The post supports the delivery of dependable, consistent and timely information across the organisation.

In this detail-driven position, you will help with data assurance and capture activities, maintain the quality of key records, and support operational as well as commissioning-related work. A key part of the role involves working within the patient administration system to update core patient information and support the production of commissioning datasets so data can move through the system accurately and without delay.

You will also monitor data completeness and accuracy, use your understanding of important data items to spot problems, and contribute to improvements in data quality. The work is central to ensuring that information used for commissioning is accurate, consistent and delivered on time.

Because the role involves working to strict deadlines and carrying out computer-based tasks for extended periods, strong attention to detail and good organisational ability are essential. You will work with colleagues across the team, support changes to processes, and contribute to the Trust’s wider commitment to high-quality data and performance.

This is a strong opportunity for someone who is motivated to build experience in data quality and information management in a busy, changing healthcare environment.

Main objectives

• Use Trust reporting tools to work independently on correcting missing GP practice information that affects commissioning, and update patient demographic records in the patient administration system.
• Meet tight deadlines to ensure essential details such as missing postcodes, gender and GP practice are updated in line with national timelines so commissioning submissions can flow correctly.
• Carry out ad hoc demographic data entry for patients whenever needed.
• Update monthly data-entry compliance reports to show trends in data accuracy, including areas where performance has improved or declined.

About the Trust

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of around 700,000 people across Bedfordshire and nearby areas through two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both sites provide major services including A&E, obstetrics-led maternity and paediatrics. The Trust is known for its friendly and high-performing environment and has a strong commitment to staff wellbeing. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in the region, it offers access to quality training and development to support career growth, while continuing to focus on excellent patient care through strong clinical expertise and technology.

Values and recruitment approach

The Trust recruits not only on qualifications and experience, but also on behaviours that reflect its core values. Recruitment is values-based, and the organisation is committed to making its hiring process as inclusive as possible. Equality, diversity and a culture that respects differences are actively promoted.

Additional information

Applications may close before the advertised closing date if enough suitable applications are received. All new starters will be required to complete a probationary period covering the first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be necessary. Candidates are advised to review all attached documents carefully to make sure they understand the full requirements of the role.

Contact for informal enquiries

For further details or an informal discussion, contact Toni Broadhurst, Deputy Head of Data Development, at Toni.broadhurst@bedsft.nhs.uk or 01234355122.