Job summary
Band 6 post subject to evaluation.
We have an exciting opening for a Business Intelligence Lead Diagnostics Analyst to join our busy BI team and become involved with a variety of work with a focus on the CDC (Community Diagnostic Centre), diagnostic and RTT reporting and national returns.
If you are one of the rare people who have excellent interpersonal communication skills and can offer a resourceful approach using a variety of methods to extract and compare data from various platforms, and a variety of techniques to manipulate, interrogate and ultimately present Information to audiences at all levels, then we want to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
Duties include:
Being the Trust's BI lead for the CDC project working in collaboration with a range of CDC stakeholders from other areas in the trust.
Developing dashboards to support strategy deployment and service monitoring
Analysis and development of accurate, insightful reports for a range of stakeholders.
Ownership of the Trust's Diagnostic and RTT submissions, ensuring statutory returns are compiled and submitted in a timely and accurate manner.
Interpretation and presentation of focussed information to support the Trust's operational performance management and to inform decision making within the Trust.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide specialist analytical support, interpretation and reporting. Communicate complex analytical/statistical results to a range of key stakeholders across the Trust. To present findings where appropriate.
Analyse, investigate and resolve complex statistical queries where there may be a range of solutions.
Ensure the continuing development and provision of health related information to support the Trust.
Produce high quality and timely Diagnostic & RTT management information to support the Trusts incorporation of CDC
Analyse and interpret trends, advise on information for service planning, undertake activity forecasting, demand and capacity analysis as required.
Create reports and dashboards which support operational oversight and management of Diagnostic activity
Co-ordinate and summarise information from other departments.
Assist in interpreting analyses and adding intelligence by communicating complicated, difficult to explain IM&T issues to non IM&T staff and very detailed IM&T information within peer groups for areas of key responsibility.
Promote understanding of NHS Data Definitions, Models and Relationships and co-ordinate the implementation of any changes released nationally,
Support the maintenance of central data files and reference tables on the Trusts Management Information System.
Develop and deliver formal and complex statistical presentations
Be the main point of contact for advising on and providing complex statistical analysis of Trust performance information
Please see attached job description for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide specialist analytical support, interpretation and reporting. Communicate complex analytical/statistical results to a range of key stakeholders across the Trust. To present findings where appropriate.
Analyse, investigate and resolve complex statistical queries where there may be a range of solutions.
Ensure the continuing development and provision of health related information to support the Trust.
Produce high quality and timely Diagnostic & RTT management information to support the Trusts incorporation of CDC
Analyse and interpret trends, advise on information for service planning, undertake activity forecasting, demand and capacity analysis as required.
Create reports and dashboards which support operational oversight and management of Diagnostic activity
Co-ordinate and summarise information from other departments.
Assist in interpreting analyses and adding intelligence by communicating complicated, difficult to explain IM&T issues to non IM&T staff and very detailed IM&T information within peer groups for areas of key responsibility.
Promote understanding of NHS Data Definitions, Models and Relationships and co-ordinate the implementation of any changes released nationally,
Support the maintenance of central data files and reference tables on the Trusts Management Information System.
Develop and deliver formal and complex statistical presentations
Be the main point of contact for advising on and providing complex statistical analysis of Trust performance information
Please see attached job description for more information.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Further training in statistical methods
- Evidence of CP
- Degree or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Degree preferably in a numerate subject or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Advanced skills with Excel (macro level) and SQL query language skills
- High level of competence in a reporting or data extraction/manipulation module
- Skilled in statistical data analysis and interpretation
- Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
- Ability to organise and prioritise work
- Ability to organise information logically and systematically
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Ability to analyse, investigate and resolve queries
Desirable
- Knowledge of Diagnostic & RTT targets and processes
- Understanding of NHS data models and structures
- Knowledge of SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services)
- Knowledge of SPC (Statistical Process Control) charting
- Knowledge of Trust procedures and protocols
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in an information services post
- Substantial experience in desktop applications in particular Microsoft Office
- Experience of SQL and Reporting Services
Desirable
- NHS Informatics experience
- Power BI experience
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Further training in statistical methods
- Evidence of CP
- Degree or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Degree preferably in a numerate subject or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Advanced skills with Excel (macro level) and SQL query language skills
- High level of competence in a reporting or data extraction/manipulation module
- Skilled in statistical data analysis and interpretation
- Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
- Ability to organise and prioritise work
- Ability to organise information logically and systematically
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Ability to analyse, investigate and resolve queries
Desirable
- Knowledge of Diagnostic & RTT targets and processes
- Understanding of NHS data models and structures
- Knowledge of SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services)
- Knowledge of SPC (Statistical Process Control) charting
- Knowledge of Trust procedures and protocols
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in an information services post
- Substantial experience in desktop applications in particular Microsoft Office
- Experience of SQL and Reporting Services
Desirable
- NHS Informatics experience
- Power BI experience
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).
