Child Health Information Officer

The Child Health Information services (CHIS) Officer plays a key role in the Child Health function supporting the delivery of a high quality service to customers, in line with the Child Health Service Specification and the national Commissioning Intelligence Framework.
To ensure that an electronic child health record is accurate and updated using RiO by processing data/test results and information and associated data are managed, stored in accordance with Trust and Child Health standard procedures and health record policies. To access, retrieve, assess and arrange for the secure (electronic and manual) transfer of information when requested.
The opening hours for the Child Health Information System Service (CHIS) is: Monday to Friday 8.30 - 5pm.
Be fully conversant with and adhere to all work related polices, procedure and guidelines, ensuring that all work outputs are completed as required and that all related targets and timescales are met.
Ensure that any/all work outputs are produced to a high standard of quality that meets all of the organisational Information Governance standards.
Adhere to all Trust requirements relating to behaviours and professional conduct at work.
2. Input data onto RiO from external/internal sources both paper based and electronic i.e. new births, scanning Notification of Birth additional details / Medical Examinations / Screening and Immunisation data and work to the daily rota, following processes for deaths to ensure all communication is halted.
3. To process data and information in relation to children’s records and associated data/tests.
4. Share information / data / records both internally within the NHS Trust and with external sources as appropriate adhering to information governance/ management guidelines.
6. To prioritise workload on a day to day basis, liaising with other team members to ensure continuity of service at all times.
7. To undertake other duties at the request of the Team Leader / Manager which are commensurate with the role including covering absence.
8. Formats reports to a high standard.
9. Ensures incoming and outgoing post is processed promptly.
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.
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