Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Workforce Information Analyst at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). The role will have a primary focus on workforce business intelligence, data science, workforce planning, reporting, analysis, digital solutions and developing the workforce systems. If you have previous experience in these areas, we would love to receive your application.
The Workforce team supports the entire workforce with systems support, rostering, training, and job planning and is required to report and provide UHS trust data internally and externally. This data is vital for monitoring performance against local and national targets and providing forecasting
We need an approachable, analytical, well-organised individual with excellent communication skills who can work within a challenging, dynamic and fast-moving environment with critical deadlines. An ability to build relationships to collaboratively deliver successful solutions is essential.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on-site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.
Your Responsibilities
What youll do You will: Produce insightful information reports, and statistical data analysis to support Trust-wide reporting requirements. Support nominated projects in conjunction with both the Trust-wide and business intelligence agenda. Improve data and information use throughout the trust and allow services to be monitored, while informing improvements through data analysis.
What were looking for The successful candidate will have: Demonstrable experience in information analysis and reporting. Knowledge of NHS acute sector workforce-based data and operational reporting requirements. Experience in dealing with identifiable data and commercially sensitive data. Knowledge of business intelligence tools The ability to communicate highly complex information clearly at all levels across the organisation both written and verbally; A flexible and organised approach with a proven ability to work to deadlines, prioritise and multi-task, seek advice and escalate issues where appropriate.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on-site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.
Your Responsibilities
What youll do You will: Produce insightful information reports, and statistical data analysis to support Trust-wide reporting requirements. Support nominated projects in conjunction with both the Trust-wide and business intelligence agenda. Improve data and information use throughout the trust and allow services to be monitored, while informing improvements through data analysis.
What were looking for The successful candidate will have: Demonstrable experience in information analysis and reporting. Knowledge of NHS acute sector workforce-based data and operational reporting requirements. Experience in dealing with identifiable data and commercially sensitive data. Knowledge of business intelligence tools The ability to communicate highly complex information clearly at all levels across the organisation both written and verbally; A flexible and organised approach with a proven ability to work to deadlines, prioritise and multi-task, seek advice and escalate issues where appropriate.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on-site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Educated to degree standard in a numerate discipline or has the relevant work-based experience
- Knowledge and experience of Data Analysis, engineering, data visualisation, business intelligence and statistical modelling.
- Knowledge and experience with PowerBI
Desirable
- Health/biological/ social science or computing background.
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development with numerate skills
- Qualification &/or proven knowledge of coding languages (SQL, VBA etc)
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Experience in a statistical/ analytical role
- Experience of corporate databases and multi-user environments for reporting, being able to demonstrate the use of these databases/ software to create reports and provide information.
- Experience of report writing and analysis reporting for digestion by senior management and operational staff. Able to adjust approach dependant on the audience
- Experience of using data to analyse performance and recommend actions to improve
- Experience of using analytical resources to track change over time and highlight variation.
- Experience in investigating, communicating and analysing reporting discrepancies and progressing through to resolution..
- Experience of applying information standards such as definitions and data sets
- Experience of applying external policies and legislation into local practice
- Awareness of how external factors can affect organisational performance, e.g. demand and capacity
- A good working knowledge of NHS national reporting requirements
- Use of Business Intelligence tools such as SAP BI, QlikView, Power BI, etc.
Desirable
- Working knowledge of NHS, or previous healthcare experience
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Able to design, use and analyse often complex numeric, graphical and textual information across different formats to produce high quality information in terms of accuracy, timeliness, presentation and insight.
- Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisation skills
- Able to demonstrate proficient use of Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Experience of training people how to use software / systems / information.
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Educated to degree standard in a numerate discipline or has the relevant work-based experience
- Knowledge and experience of Data Analysis, engineering, data visualisation, business intelligence and statistical modelling.
- Knowledge and experience with PowerBI
Desirable
- Health/biological/ social science or computing background.
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development with numerate skills
- Qualification &/or proven knowledge of coding languages (SQL, VBA etc)
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Experience in a statistical/ analytical role
- Experience of corporate databases and multi-user environments for reporting, being able to demonstrate the use of these databases/ software to create reports and provide information.
- Experience of report writing and analysis reporting for digestion by senior management and operational staff. Able to adjust approach dependant on the audience
- Experience of using data to analyse performance and recommend actions to improve
- Experience of using analytical resources to track change over time and highlight variation.
- Experience in investigating, communicating and analysing reporting discrepancies and progressing through to resolution..
- Experience of applying information standards such as definitions and data sets
- Experience of applying external policies and legislation into local practice
- Awareness of how external factors can affect organisational performance, e.g. demand and capacity
- A good working knowledge of NHS national reporting requirements
- Use of Business Intelligence tools such as SAP BI, QlikView, Power BI, etc.
Desirable
- Working knowledge of NHS, or previous healthcare experience
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Able to design, use and analyse often complex numeric, graphical and textual information across different formats to produce high quality information in terms of accuracy, timeliness, presentation and insight.
- Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisation skills
- Able to demonstrate proficient use of Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Experience of training people how to use software / systems / information.
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).
