Job summary
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED INNHS WALES.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for information specialists to join the NHS Wales Performance and Improvement, run by Public Health Wales. The network works with health boards and trusts in planning services and managing programs and projects across organisational boundaries. This role will be in the field of cancer and will support the delivery of the Cancer Improvement Plan.
The information specialist will be part of a team that works closely with clinicians and others to analyse and interpret data to support clinical audits and quality improvement; plays a vital role in developing knowledge-based systems and solutions for cancer in Wales; and uses knowledge and skills to support various projects across the NHS Wales Performance and Improvement to improve services.
So, if you are an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this position; Welsh and/or English speakers are welcome to apply for the position.
Main duties of the job
- Act as an information specialist, providing guidance and support to clinicians and multidisciplinary cancer services teams across Wales. Collaborate to develop and optimise data collection processes, promoting best practices and efficient workflows.
- Communicate complex and occasionally sensitive information to diverse audiences, including healthcare professionals and management at local, regional, and national levels. Adapt communication styles to suit formal presentations, collaborative discussions, or one-on-one interactions as needed.
- Organise and prioritise a demanding workload acting on own initiative where required. Balance competing priorities to meet tight deadlines. Adapt work plans as needed to respond to changing priorities from external stakeholders or organisational needs.
- Respect and safeguard confidentiality and sensitive information
- Foster collaboration across organisational boundaries, building strong working relationships with cancer teams to enhance data accuracy, facilitate information flow, and standardise processes.
- Represent the NHS Wales Performance and Improvement at national and specialist user groups, such as the Cancer Informatics Programme, to communicate highly complex statistical/epidemiological matters through presentations, written reports, and data analyses.
About us
NHS Wales Performance and Improvement works in partnership for and on behalf of Welsh Government, in and with the NHS in Wales and is hosted by Public Health Wales.
Our key purpose is to drive improvements in the quality and safety of care - resulting in better and more equitable outcomes, access and patient experience, reduced variation, and improvements in population health.
We do this by providing strong leadership and strategic direction - enabling, supporting, and directing NHS Wales to transform clinical services in line with national priorities and standards.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Level 4 Degree or equivalent qualification; or equivalent level of knowledge and skills
- Knowledge and demonstrable experience of cancer information systems and processes
- Knowledge of: cancer site specific information, multi-disciplinary team working, medical terminology relating to cancer and an understanding of cancer pathways
- Knowledge of Cancer Policy in Wales
- Knowledge of Information Governance and Data Security, including the safe handling of patient identifiable information
- Knowledge of SQL
Desirable
- Recognised training qualification
- Clinical coding qualification
- Knowledge of ICD and OPCS clinical coding
- Microsoft Excel Advanced qualification
- Knowledge of extracting and analysing data from multiple sources
- Knowledge of clinical audit
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working in a clinical information environment or significant experience in a healthcare related environment ideally cancer setting
- Experience of communicating information to a range of individuals/groups
- Experience of using electronic clinical and non-clinical information systems
- Experience of analysing and presenting clinical data
- Experience in audit/evaluation of services
- Experience and good understanding of medical terminology, ideally in relation to cancer
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Proficient in the use of standard Microsoft software, such as Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Proficient written, verbal and presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively to all levels of staff from different disciplines and different stakeholders
- Proficient numeracy skills and ability to interrogate, analyse and produce reports from information systems
- Ability to demonstrate understanding and application of our workplace values, together with the underpinning behaviours identified for success in this role
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate SQL skills
- Demonstrable leadership skills
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable at any level
Other
Essential
- Enhanced DBS clearance including Adults and Children's Barred List check
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Level 4 Degree or equivalent qualification; or equivalent level of knowledge and skills
- Knowledge and demonstrable experience of cancer information systems and processes
- Knowledge of: cancer site specific information, multi-disciplinary team working, medical terminology relating to cancer and an understanding of cancer pathways
- Knowledge of Cancer Policy in Wales
- Knowledge of Information Governance and Data Security, including the safe handling of patient identifiable information
- Knowledge of SQL
Desirable
- Recognised training qualification
- Clinical coding qualification
- Knowledge of ICD and OPCS clinical coding
- Microsoft Excel Advanced qualification
- Knowledge of extracting and analysing data from multiple sources
- Knowledge of clinical audit
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working in a clinical information environment or significant experience in a healthcare related environment ideally cancer setting
- Experience of communicating information to a range of individuals/groups
- Experience of using electronic clinical and non-clinical information systems
- Experience of analysing and presenting clinical data
- Experience in audit/evaluation of services
- Experience and good understanding of medical terminology, ideally in relation to cancer
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Proficient in the use of standard Microsoft software, such as Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Proficient written, verbal and presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively to all levels of staff from different disciplines and different stakeholders
- Proficient numeracy skills and ability to interrogate, analyse and produce reports from information systems
- Ability to demonstrate understanding and application of our workplace values, together with the underpinning behaviours identified for success in this role
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate SQL skills
- Demonstrable leadership skills
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable at any level
Other
Essential
- Enhanced DBS clearance including Adults and Children's Barred List check
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the needs of the service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
