PCN Data Quality Lead
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Bradford, BD3 8QH |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 31 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Job purpose The PCN Data Quality Lead will provide specialist hands-on data quality support across Bradford City 5 Primary Care Network and its eight member practices The postholder will lead improvements in the accuracy consistency completeness and effective use of primary care data with a particular focus on SystmOne coding searches reporting appointment data and patient identification The role will work closely with practice managers clinicians administrative teams and the PCN management team to identify data quality issues develop practical solutions and ensure improvements are embedded and maintained A key purpose of the role is to ensure that the PCN has reliable data to support patient care contractual delivery population health management proactive care health inequalities service planning and developing Neighbourhood working Data quality and coding Undertake regular reviews of data quality across PCN practices and identify areas requiring improvement Work with practices to improve the accuracy consistency and completeness of clinical and administrative coding Identify variation in coding and recording between practices and support the development of consistent PCN approaches where appropriate Investigate data quality issues and work with practice teams to understand the cause and implement practical solutions Develop processes to monitor whether agreed data quality improvements are being maintained Support practices to improve the quality of information used for patient identification reporting and service delivery SystmOne searches and reporting Develop maintain test and document SystmOne searches and reports for agreed PCN and practice priorities Ensure searches are accurate reproducible and appropriately validated before they are used for operational or reporting purposes Support practices to use agreed searches reports templates and coding processes consistently Develop reliable patient searches to support proactive care long-term conditions frailty dementia health inequalities and other agreed PCN priorities Review existing searches and reports and update or replace them where required Maintain appropriate documentation so that key searches reports and data processes can be understood and reproduced GPAD and appointment data Support practices to improve the quality and accuracy of GP appointment data Review appointment book configuration slot types mapping and recording processes that may affect GPAD and other reported appointment activity Work with practice teams to identify incorrect or inconsistent appointment mapping and support corrective action Monitor appointment data following changes to determine whether improvements have been achieved and sustained Provide practical guidance to practice teams on accurate and consistent appointment recording Performance and contractual support Support the PCN management team and practices with accurate data for PCN DES IIF QOF and other agreed contractual or quality improvement requirements Develop searches and reports to identify eligible patient cohorts and monitor progress against agreed priorities Support validation of reported activity where data quality concerns are identified Highlight data gaps inconsistencies and risks that may affect performance reporting or patient identification Provide clear information to support planning decision making and improvement work across the PCN Population health and proactive care Use primary care data to support identification of patients who may benefit from proactive or targeted support Support the development of reliable patient cohorts for agreed PCN programmes Work with PCN teams and practices to improve the quality of data used for population health management and health inequalities work Support emerging Neighbourhood working by helping ensure that relevant primary care data is accurate consistent and suitable for planning and service delivery Help the PCN understand variation between practices and identify opportunities for targeted improvement Reporting and insight Produce clear regular reports and dashboards for the PCN management team and member practices Present complex data in a clear and accessible way for clinical and non-clinical colleagues Identify trends variation gaps and areas requiring further investigation Provide appropriate interpretation and context alongside reports rather than presenting data without explanation Work with practices to translate findings into practical actions and monitor the impact of agreed changes Practice support and training Build effective working relationships with practice managers clinicians administrative teams and other PCN staff Provide practical support to practices to resolve identified data quality issues Deliver appropriate guidance coaching and training on coding searches reporting appointment mapping and agreed data quality processes Help practice teams understand how the quality of data entered into clinical systems affects patient care reporting performance and service planning Encourage shared learning and consistent approaches across PCN practices Work collaboratively and constructively recognising that practices may have different systems processes and levels of data quality maturity Governance and information handling Maintain confidentiality and comply with relevant information governance data protection and PCN and practice policies Access patient information only where necessary and authorised for the responsibilities of the role Ensure reports containing patient identifiable information are handled securely and only shared with authorised individuals Use aggregated or anonymised information where appropriate Maintain clear documentation of important searches reports definitions and data quality processes Escalate significant data quality information governance or patient safety concerns through appropriate PCN or practice routes Quality improvement Take a structured improvement approach to identified data quality problems Establish appropriate baseline information before significant improvement work where possible Agree actions responsibilities and timescales with relevant teams Measure the impact of changes and provide evidence of improvement Identify recurring issues and develop sustainable solutions rather than relying solely on one-off data cleansing Share effective approaches and learning across the PCN Prioritise work according to patient safety contractual requirements operational impact and agreed PCN priorities Working relationships The postholder will work closely with the PCN Clinical Director PCN Managers practice managers GPs nurses administrative teams and the wider PCN multidisciplinary workforce The role may also involve working with relevant external partners where required for agreed PCN data and reporting priorities The postholder will need to build positive relationships across all eight practices and be able to provide constructive challenge where data quality or recording processes require improvement Management and accountability The postholder will be employed by Bradford City 5 PCN Limited and will work across the eight member practices The postholder will work under the direction of the PCN management team and within agreed PCN governance arrangements The role requires the ability to manage an agreed workload independently while maintaining regular communication with the PCN management team and practice teams The postholder will provide regular updates on progress risks issues and measurable improvements Training and development Maintain and develop knowledge of SystmOne primary care data quality reporting and relevant contractual requirements Complete required induction mandatory training and information governance training Participate in supervision appraisal and continuing professional development Attend relevant PCN practice and team meetings where required Keep up to date with changes that affect primary care data recording reporting and patient identification and support practices to understand the implications General responsibilities Promote equality diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the role Work in accordance with Bradford City 5 PCN Limited policies and procedures Maintain professional standards confidentiality and appropriate conduct at all times Contribute positively to the development of the PCN and its services Undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the purpose level and responsibilities of the PCN Data Quality Lead role.