Are you good at organizing and paying attention to details? Do you like working with computers and helping in healthcare? If yes, then we have a great job for you at Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (RJAH). We need a Rheumatology Database Administrator to help manage and improve our special DAWN database. This job is only for people who already work at RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital NHS FT, Shrewsbury & Telford NHS Trust, Shropshire Community NHS Trust, or Shropshire Telford and Wrekin ICB. It is a great chance to grow your career in the NHS.
Empowering Rheumatology Care Through Data
This job is not just about computers. You will help make patient care better in rheumatology. You will be in charge of the DAWN Rheumatology software. This system helps keep track of patients, watch how their disease changes, and make sure medicine is given safely. DAWN connects to other hospital systems to bring all important patient information together. This helps doctors, nurses, therapists, and other staff give the best care. Your work will help make data more accurate and trustworthy with good reports and checks. If you want to help patients by using your computer skills, this is the job for you.
Company Overview:
RJAH is a top hospital for bone and joint care in the UK. We care a lot about both our staff and patients. RJAH is known for good research and new ideas. Working here means more than just a job. It means joining a team where you can learn and grow. We offer great benefits and training. Our hospital has modern facilities like the new £6 million Headley Court Veterans’ Orthopaedic Centre. We work closely with many universities to keep learning and improving. RJAH is near Oswestry, with easy travel by train and road. It is a lovely place with history and good for people who like the outdoors or have a family.
Job Description:
As the Rheumatology Database Administrator, you will run and improve the DAWN database every day. You will keep patient data safe, correct, and easy to access. You need to be able to plan your work well and work on your own. You will also teach and help other staff use the database properly.
Job Roles and Responsibilities:
Your main tasks will be:
- Daily Database Administration: You will manage the DAWN database every day. Make sure all information is right and up to date. Plan your work, check database results, help staff with questions, and set meetings about the database.
- Data Governance and Compliance: Follow all rules about data safety and privacy to protect patient information.
- Staff Training and Support: Teach and support staff on how to use the DAWN system properly.
- Auditing and Reporting: Do audits as asked by the Rheumatology clinical lead. Make monthly reports from DAWN and share them at team meetings.
- System Integration and Liaison: Work with other IT systems like patient records, emails, and intranet. Talk to the software company for updates and fixes.
- Data Collection and Analysis: Collect important data from hospital systems and staff quickly and accurately. You will learn how to use DAWN well for this.
- Information Extraction and Query Resolution: Enter data and make reports. Help answer questions from the clinical team to support good decisions.
Job Requirements:
To do well, you need good education and attention to detail.
- Qualifications:
- Must have good general education up to A levels or NVQ level 3.
- It is good to have NVQ level 3 in Business & Administration or similar.
- Skills and Competencies:
- Must be able to handle a busy workload and be very accurate.
- Must work well with others and be flexible to help your team.
- Knowing hospital computer systems like PAS and SF4 is a plus.
- Knowledge:
- Know how outpatient booking systems work and be able to meet deadlines.
This job needs a criminal record check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
Visa Sponsorship:
If you need a Skilled Worker Visa to work in the UK, you can apply. We will consider your application with others. Not all jobs have visa sponsorship, so check carefully. For more details, visit the GOV.UK website. Since April 2017, visa applicants must give a criminal record certificate for countries they lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years. This rule also applies to adult dependents. See UK Visas and Immigration for full guidance.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary will be talked about during the interview. RJAH offers good pay and many benefits, like:
- Great chances to learn and grow your career.
- Modern and well-equipped workplaces, including Headley Court Veterans’ Centre.
- Good annual leave to support your life outside work.
- NHS Pension Scheme for your future.
- Programs to support your health and well-being.
- Strong links with universities for learning and teamwork.
- A beautiful place to live in North Shropshire with lots to do outside.
How to Apply?
If you work at RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital NHS FT, Shrewsbury & Telford NHS Trust, Shropshire Community NHS Trust, or Shropshire Telford and Wrekin ICB, and want this job, please apply!
Apply before June 16, 2025.
Go to the RJAH website: https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/
Find “Careers” or “Job Vacancies” and look for Rheumatology Database Administrator. You will find the full job details there.
Don’t miss this chance to grow your career and help patients. Apply now!