Job summary
*Previous applicants should not apply* *This position doesn't qualify for sponsorship for visas*
The Lead Analyst post is part of a team which ensure the Trust has effective information systems as a key element of the development and maintenance of a high-quality Workforce Information service in the Trust. The workforce systems must hold accurate and robust information to ensure the Trust's payroll is correct and that the information provided to the multiple systems that require staffing data, and in reports produced and shared with all stakeholders, is fit for purpose.
This is a highly specialised position with responsibility for developing, maintaining and producing a suite of regular, timely and relevant workforce information reports and dashboards to a large number of stakeholders, whilst providing expert advice and analysis to aid decision-making.
The post holder will also provide data as required to external bodies such as NHSI & NHSE to ensure the Trust is able to meet its national commitments and mandatory reporting. You will also respond to ad-hoc requests for information from a wider audience following Information Governance principles.
Main duties of the job
Database management
Data manipulation using Business Intelligence tools and advanced Excel SQL
Compliance with NHS and internal coding protocols
Compliance with Information Governance principles
Report build and distribution
Meetings with stakeholders to present information needed by the services
About us
The City of Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC recently rated the care provided by The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as good.
Our values; Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As Senior Analyst, you will be accountable for the provision of high-quality data, analysis and Workforce systems development. Youll provide information and analysis on highly complex issues for the areas that fall within your remit and act as a role model for the team you manage, as well as demonstrating the Trust CARE Values into action Framework by being kind and responsive, professional and informative. You will be expected to embody the behaviours detailed in the Trust Values Framework
The postholder will look to drive forwards improvements within the Workforce systems, promoting consistency within systems and accuracy of data. Being able to build effective relationships with external and internal stakeholders at all levels will prove invaluable within this role to ensure the team are providing a proactive and value adding service. This will include taking part in national and regional projects to streamline access to systems and enable the movement of staff between organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As Senior Analyst, you will be accountable for the provision of high-quality data, analysis and Workforce systems development. Youll provide information and analysis on highly complex issues for the areas that fall within your remit and act as a role model for the team you manage, as well as demonstrating the Trust CARE Values into action Framework by being kind and responsive, professional and informative. You will be expected to embody the behaviours detailed in the Trust Values Framework
The postholder will look to drive forwards improvements within the Workforce systems, promoting consistency within systems and accuracy of data. Being able to build effective relationships with external and internal stakeholders at all levels will prove invaluable within this role to ensure the team are providing a proactive and value adding service. This will include taking part in national and regional projects to streamline access to systems and enable the movement of staff between organisations.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- High level of expertise in BI and Excel reporting including macros
- Knowledge of financial reporting standards
- Excellent knowledge of Information Governance requirements
- Effective communicator
Desirable
- NHS experience
- Experience of SQL
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of training and development in business reporting
Experience
Essential
- Experience of administering a complex staff database
- Experience of manipulating diverse data to produce accurate reports
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- High level of expertise in BI and Excel reporting including macros
- Knowledge of financial reporting standards
- Excellent knowledge of Information Governance requirements
- Effective communicator
Desirable
- NHS experience
- Experience of SQL
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of training and development in business reporting
Experience
Essential
- Experience of administering a complex staff database
- Experience of manipulating diverse data to produce accurate reports
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).
