CHIS Team Leader

The post holder will be a key member of the Child Health Information Services (CHIS) Team, directly reporting to the CHIS Coordinators and will take part in the day to day running of the CHIS service, the running of regular reports and ensure that CHIS data held on the system is accurate and up to date.
The North Yorkshire and York cohort is large comprising of all children aged 0-19 that live in the locality, those who are registered with a GP in the locality or who attend school in the locality.
The purpose of CHIS, and the Systems that support them, is to ensure that each child in England has an accurate active record supporting delivery of public health interventions including; screening and childhood and adolescent immunisations for which detailed service specifications are set out in the annual NHS Public Health Functions Agreement , and the Healthy Child Programme services., CHIS is responsible for the managing of data and statistical information which supports the provision of services of children and young people aged 0-19. This includes notifications of new births and babies moving in and out of the area, requesting records, updating the child health system with movements in and out.
CHIS links with Maternity services to receive initial birth details and NHS numbers and provides a central repository and failsafe for the Newborn Blood Spot Screening Programme and supports the local delivery of the national Antenatal and New Born Screening and Immunisation Programmes.
In addition to the above the post holder will be supporting with the gathering of Information and compilation of reports required for statutory returns ensuring set deadlines are met.
Manipulation of large data files in preparation for bulk uploading onto CHIS SystmOne Unit, for example, immunisations data.
Be able to run reports and complete the subsequent exception reports., At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
+ An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
+ Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
+ Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
+ Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

We welcome applicants with lived experience of providing unpaid care and/or support to a family member or friend with a disability, physical or mental health condition, addiction or other healthcare need.

NHS AfC: Band 4
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area as well as across North Yorkshire and Leeds. We also provide children's services in the North East in County Durham, Darlington, Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Gateshead and Sunderland.
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is one of only two trusts in Yorkshire and Humber to be awarded HSJ's Top 100 Best Places to Work. We believe that You Matter Most, and this is reflected in what we value: Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. So if you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is the place for you.

We take pride in being a partner organisation in the Yorkshire and Humber Clinical Research Network and are committed to supporting research activity as part of the services we provide. We have research projects running across all specialties which are providing evidence and informing local and national practice.
All applicants must state their current immigration status, including expiry dates, on their application. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered for the relevant eligible roles. Skilled Worker Sponsorship will not be provided for Band 2 or Band 3 roles. Please note that at this time HDFT is not recruiting from countries on the World Health Organisation Workforce Support and Safeguard List, 2020. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website., All job offers are subject to Agenda for Change T&C's, excluding medical posts. Offers may also be subject to a Standard or Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate, dependent on the position.
HDFT takes its responsibility for the Safeguarding of Children & Vulnerable Adults seriously. Each member of staff must comply with the HDFT policy, procedures and strategies relating to Safeguarding.
In submitting an application form, you automatically authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process, should you be appointed.