Data Auditor (Sponsorship Available) At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Employer: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Job Title: Data Auditor
Location: London, United Kingdom
Salary: £33,094 to £36,195 per year
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 23 February 2026

Job Summary

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Data Auditor to join the Performance Support department. The role focuses on validating and auditing patient pathways to improve data quality and patient care across the Trust.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail

• Experience and knowledge of Referral to Treatment (RTT) Waiting Times

• Understanding of patient pathways and national reporting standards

• Excellent communication and IT skills, especially in Microsoft Excel

• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks in a demanding environment

NHS experience is preferred, though transferable experience from other industries will be considered.

Main Duties

The Data Auditor will work under the guidance of the Data Audit Team Manager and support audits in accordance with the NHS Mandatory Standards and National Guidance. Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring accurate and timely recording of data across all Divisions for national performance targets and data quality indicators.

• Auditing national waiting time standards and waiting lists, including:

  • RTT incomplete removals (clock stops)

  • A&E 4-hour target and length of stay waiting times

  • Cancer waiting time standards

  • Diagnostic 6-week target

  • Procedure cancellations

  • Inpatient and outpatient waiting lists

• Completing root cause analyses of pathways and data quality errors when required.

• Assessing, analysing, interpreting, and adjusting patient administration system data to ensure accuracy throughout patient journeys.

• Liaising with staff to obtain information needed for pathway audits in line with national guidance.

• Supporting staff understanding of key national performance targets and Trust data quality metrics.

About Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust provides hospital and community care services across London, supporting patient care and data-driven decision making. Staff are part of a team that values expertise, kindness, collaboration, and aspiration.

Benefits include:

• Career development and professional growth opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements

• Wellbeing and staff recognition programmes

• Optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loans, and access to onsite leisure facilities

The Trust is committed to equal opportunities and supports flexible, part-time, or job share applications.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• Essential: Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent relevant experience

Experience

• Essential:

  • Previous administration and data handling experience

  • Understanding of NHS national waiting times rules

  • Knowledge of hospital Patient Administration Systems (PAS/Cerner)

• Desirable:

  • Experience with patient tracker lists

  • Understanding of medical terminology and hospital processes

Skills & Knowledge

• Essential:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

  • Accurate data entry and retrieval skills

  • Strong attention to detail

• Desirable:

  • Experience communicating with staff at all levels

Compliance & Sponsorship

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: Required under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

• Skilled Worker Sponsorship: Available for eligible candidates. Applicants must comply with UK Visas and Immigration requirements, including criminal record certificates from countries of residence over the past 10 years for entry clearance.

How to Apply:

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