Job summary
Information Analyst (Band 5) - Shared EPR
The Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is excited to offer an opportunity for an ambitious individual to join our Data and Informatics team as an Information Analyst on a Fixed Term Contract to support the implementation of the new Shared EPR system across the BSW Hospital Group.
We are looking for a dynamic, forward thinking individual to work closely with the Senior Information Analysts and key stakeholders at all levels to deliver high quality reporting and analytics to support decision making and improve patient care across the Trust.
The skill mix we are looking for includes data analysis, statistics, Excel and SQL, proficiency with business intelligence tools (preferably Power BI), knowledge of health datasets and an ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. Shaping the data the Trust holds into actionable intelligence that can be utilised by those that need it, when it is required, will be critical to this role.
To be successful in this role you will have a real eye for detail, an analytical mind-set, excellent communication skills and a willingness to adapt your approach with our stakeholders and interpret requirements with the enthusiasm to get the job done to the highest standards.
Main duties of the job
1.Understand and interpret highly complex information and analytical requirements, assess the purpose for which outputs are required and support, develop and deliver appropriate solutions using various information query tools and languages.
2.Maintain and develop understanding of the range of sources of data both within and outside the organisation.
3.Analyse data for a wide range of clients, determining the best form for communicating/presenting the information, from simple to highly complex and ensuring that the presentation is relevant, comprehensible and conforms to agreed timescales with the client.
4.Contribute to the review, planning, development and implementation of new information systems to meet user requirements.
5.Develop, maintain and utilise in depth specialist knowledge of statistical and analytical tools and techniques including being the Trust lead in certain tools.
6.Develop, maintain and utilise an understanding of NHS datasets and the use of information across the NHS
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
7.Develop, maintain and utilise knowledge of existing NHS and health performance, measurement and reporting frameworks e.g. CQC Intelligent Monitoring
8.Develop, maintain and utilise knowledge of local and national developments in relation to health information and systems and act as an initial point of contact/expertise for all issues within certain domains.
9.Lead on specific work activities as required including creating and managing projects and directing others as appropriate including more junior staff.
10.Undertake benchmarking analyses so as to support continuing improvement in the efficiency of clinical services.
11.Proactively improve methods of data extraction, manipulation, analysis and presentation, developing new and existing systems and evaluating alternative options.
12.Proactively identify opportunities to utilise statistical and analytical techniques to analyse and interpret data and provide useful information to support decision making.
13.Support projects and teams in establishing manual data collection where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
7.Develop, maintain and utilise knowledge of existing NHS and health performance, measurement and reporting frameworks e.g. CQC Intelligent Monitoring
8.Develop, maintain and utilise knowledge of local and national developments in relation to health information and systems and act as an initial point of contact/expertise for all issues within certain domains.
9.Lead on specific work activities as required including creating and managing projects and directing others as appropriate including more junior staff.
10.Undertake benchmarking analyses so as to support continuing improvement in the efficiency of clinical services.
11.Proactively improve methods of data extraction, manipulation, analysis and presentation, developing new and existing systems and evaluating alternative options.
12.Proactively identify opportunities to utilise statistical and analytical techniques to analyse and interpret data and provide useful information to support decision making.
13.Support projects and teams in establishing manual data collection where required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent professional qualification or equivalent relevant experience
- Evidence of continued personal development
Desirable
- Degree in relevant fields e.g. informatics, analysis, statistics
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in an Senior Analyst role.
- Demonstrable experience working in an NHS Acute/Community Trust information setting or at a senior information management level in other settings.
- Experience of analysing and modelling data and information, so that it may be used to evidence decision making and strategic planning
- Experience of working with MS SQL Server (including Analysis Services and Reporting
Desirable
- Experience of using both quantitative and qualitative data to assess performance of complex organisations.
- Management and supervision of staff including appraisals and sickness management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent professional qualification or equivalent relevant experience
- Evidence of continued personal development
Desirable
- Degree in relevant fields e.g. informatics, analysis, statistics
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in an Senior Analyst role.
- Demonstrable experience working in an NHS Acute/Community Trust information setting or at a senior information management level in other settings.
- Experience of analysing and modelling data and information, so that it may be used to evidence decision making and strategic planning
- Experience of working with MS SQL Server (including Analysis Services and Reporting
Desirable
- Experience of using both quantitative and qualitative data to assess performance of complex organisations.
- Management and supervision of staff including appraisals and sickness management.
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).
