Child Health Information Officer

Working for the Child Health Information Service (CHIS) based in Barrow. This is data input and processing post rather than admin.
Inputting and updating demographic information into our Electronic Patient Record system, including new birth details, vaccination, immunisation and blood screening results. Scheduling baby immunisations and sending out appointment letters.
The Child Health Information Service (CHIS) is responsible for all children and young people aged 0-19 years (or 0-25 years old for children and young people with a disability). Ensuring that key information on a child’s health is available to their parents, any professionals involved in their care and for public health purposes.
Input data onto RIO from external/internal sources both paper based and electronic. Following processes for deaths to ensure all communication is halted.
To process data and information in relation to children’s records and associated data/tests using Access RIO in all areas within the Service Specification indicators.
Share information / data / records both internally within the NHS Trust and with external sources.
Ensure data is up to date and follow school aged immunisation programme timetables to ensure timely accurate data entry.
To deal competently with queries from users and other agencies relating.
Work flexibly within the constraints of the role during times of leave/sickness.
To undertake other duties at the request of the Quality Supervisor / Manager which are commensurate with the role including covering absence.
Formats letters, reports and presentations to a high standard.
Ensures incoming and outgoing post is processed promptly.
Rotate within the unit within the skill set of the child health officer role.
To report data issues in an appropriate and timely manner to department manager.
To ensure mandatory training is kept up to date.
This job description and person specification are only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities.
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time’:

- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
- Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

Important Information
Junk Mail is checked regularly
**Disclosure and Barring Service**:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
**The changes mean that**:
the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Please note the cost of the DBS check has increased from 2 nd December 2024
**Standard Check**: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
**Enhanced Check**: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and l