An exciting opportunity has become available for a Data Assurance Lead to join the Information Services function of the Digital Directorate. The team are responsible for the development and maintenance of the Health Board's Data Assurance function, that is under pinned by the data standards, data quality and corporate reporting functions. This is a key role to help deliver the Health Board's ambition to be a data driven organisation. The post holder will lead on data assurance and act as the lead standards information specialist for the Health Board. There will be a range of opportunities to improve your skills within the Health Board while engaging with a range of roles within Hywel Dda University Health Board as well as Digital Health and Care Wales. The role will be varied and will involve communicating with the internal & external stakeholders & suppliers, responding and acting in a professional manner at all times., The post holder will be responsible for the operational management of the Health Board's data standards, data quality and corporate reporting functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for key resources, coordinating systems, processes and staff activity to ensure data quality and reliable information throughout the Health Board and to Welsh Government. The post holder will lead on implementation of a range of Health Board data assurance policies, service development and corporate initiatives which may impact across the organisation as agreed with the Head of Information Services.

We are looking for an individual who can rise to the challenge of working in a busy friendly environment. The successful candidate will:

• Have excellent communication skills
• Have expert knowledge of database system
• Have experience in Corporate reporting
• Excellent people management and interpersonal skills
Expert knowledge of NHS data standards is desirable.

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest. Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire. Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion). Community facilities, including: 48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes. Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.