Data Administrator

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, caring and creative people to come and join us and work within an exciting and fast paced environment that provides high quality addictions and recovery care to a diverse service user group.

Support the collection, management and analysis of data for Lambeth drug & alcohol services. Ensure data accuracy, completeness and compliance with national reporting requirements.

Main duties of the job

Manage data entry and updates on service systems (e.g. ePJS)

Produces reports and dashboards for service monitoring and commissioning

Support data validation and reconciliation processes

Update management and consortium partners on all relevant data developments

Provide data related support to service staff

Undertake regular audit/testing as required, The Data Administrator will play a key role in reviewing data extracted from stored data sources to meet the contract requirements of the Lambeth Addictions Consortium and other relevant partners, resolving data anomalies, and escalating issues as necessary. You’ll lead on data analysis, providing early-warning of data quality issues that may impact performance, revenue, or Trust reputation, and ensure requirements are captured and documented for current and future contracts. You’ll liaise with partners using clear communication methods, work with the Business Manager to update senior management on data developments, and provide stakeholders with service development plans and documentation. You’ll also help implement and lead aspects of the data strategy, adhere to Trust policies, contribute to improving local policies and procedures, and support data initiatives with partners across Lambeth. Additionally, you’ll use tools like Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and Statistical Process Control charts to validate and assure reports and data extracts, undertake regular audits, and manage business and supplier relationships.

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience., * Relevant experience in ad hoc data queries / reports
• Experience of analysing and applying user information to ICT problem solving
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Power BI
• Experience of coordinating, collating, and analysing data
• Logical and sensible approach to problem solving, * Use of enterprise reporting tools in a healthcare setting, * Sound knowledge of the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NDTMS) and its application.
• Knowledge of addiction data sets
• Negotiation, influencing and persuading skills
• Excellent team skills
• Pro-active and self-motivated in completing work to a high standard
• Ability to express complex issues, both orally and in writing

Lambeth Community Drug and Alcohol Services are delivered via consortia arrangement, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) leads the contract and delivers the service in conjunction with our partners, We Are With You, Phoenix Futures and Way Through. The service offers a range of interventions catering to the needs of substance misusing / dependent client’s resident within the London Borough of Lambeth. Treatment is personalised and targeted to enable individuals to address their needs and move on in their recovery. Substances covered include opioids, NPS, alcohol and non-opiates. Service users are also able to access a range of physical and mental health support e.g. blood borne viruses testing and treatment / smoking cessation and there is a strong focus on harm minimization and relapse prevention. The consortium offers services across the 2 main premises and in a variety of GP services and has a total of 42 wte staff from a wide range of backgrounds doctors, nurses, psychologists, administrators, social workers, key workers, recovery staff and peer mentors and benefits from an active Service User Council