Job summary
Data and Analytics Officer
Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision to be a high performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.
We are excited to offer an opportunity to join the North London Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN), as a Data and Analytics Officer.The Data and Analytics Officer is responsible for the delivery of a range of reporting and digital solutions which facilitate and underpin all services and functions of the NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN).
This role offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where you will contribute to shaping the future of health and care research in North London.
The RDN's mission is to enable the health and care system to attract, optimise and deliver research across England, contributing to the NIHR's overarching goal of improving the health and wealth of the nation through research.
**Previous applicants need not apply**
Main duties of the job
The Data and Analytics Officer will be a data specialist responsible for the maintenance and improvement of reporting and digital solutions which support the region, RRDN research Delivery Organisations, other regional stakeholders, and the wider RDN in accessing and engaging with data.
This role is part of the regional Data and Analytics team which forms part of the national RDN Data and Analytics function, who collectively work to deliver national projects alongside regional priorities and innovation.
The position will require a good knowledge of key analytical and statistical techniques and core business intelligence tools alongside an inquisitive and curious mind. These tools would include a strong proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets and a working knowledge of other platforms such as Qlik, Looker Studio, R, Python and GIS/Mapping.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Contribute to the development and lead on the maintenance of RRDN information-related reports, digital solutions and associated processes.Provide analysis and reporting of RDN key information, and advise the RRDN team on the interpretation of data and of reports.
Provide technical support to audiences with differing levels of technical understanding. Provide subject matter expert input into the development and delivery of training for RRDN staff and stakeholders related to NIHR systems, reporting and digital solutions.
In return, we will develop your skills, knowledge and experience with formal and on-the-job training.Your primary base will be Canary Wharf. There is some flexibility for home working, however two days in the office per week is a minimum requirement. At Barts Health, we enable flexible working patterns where possible.You can refer to other resources for help. Take a look at the following guides for advice and support.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Contribute to the development and lead on the maintenance of RRDN information-related reports, digital solutions and associated processes.Provide analysis and reporting of RDN key information, and advise the RRDN team on the interpretation of data and of reports.
Provide technical support to audiences with differing levels of technical understanding. Provide subject matter expert input into the development and delivery of training for RRDN staff and stakeholders related to NIHR systems, reporting and digital solutions.
In return, we will develop your skills, knowledge and experience with formal and on-the-job training.Your primary base will be Canary Wharf. There is some flexibility for home working, however two days in the office per week is a minimum requirement. At Barts Health, we enable flexible working patterns where possible.You can refer to other resources for help. Take a look at the following guides for advice and support.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate qualification (e.g. Postgraduate Diploma) in a relevant subject or equivalent level of experience or Undergraduate degree supplemented by specialist training or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Background in Research and Development, science or healthcare
- European Computer Driving Licence
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- An understanding of health information or equivalent experience of information handling and analysis gained in a work environment
- Experience in developing data visualisations, via dashboards or other tools, which support business decision making
- Knowledge of solutions for data visualisation and analytics
- An understanding of relational database design/development and database querying using Structured Query Language (SQL) or similar
- Experience with Microsoft and Google platforms
- An understanding of user centred design processes or similar which engage stakeholders in the full process of designing and delivering digital solutions
Desirable
- Experience of delivering a customer-focused service
- An understanding of Agile concepts/methodology
- An understanding of low-code digital solutions which support stakeholders in improving services and optimising workflow, for example AppSheets, Neptune
- An understanding of the UK health research system, including the NIHR
- Experience and ability to participate constructively in meetings and decision making processes
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to prioritise competing demands
- Ability to work collaboratively across different teams
- Ability to prepare and deliver presentations
- Excellent people skills, ability to work with a wide range of people
- Evidence of strong analytical skills and high level of numeracy
- Independently and using initiative, to have the ability to plan and organise workload, and to adjust as required ensuring effective delivery
Values and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to learning and a growth mindset
- Professional manner
- Resilient and calm under pressure
- Team player
- Political awareness
- Willingness to travel
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate qualification (e.g. Postgraduate Diploma) in a relevant subject or equivalent level of experience or Undergraduate degree supplemented by specialist training or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Background in Research and Development, science or healthcare
- European Computer Driving Licence
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- An understanding of health information or equivalent experience of information handling and analysis gained in a work environment
- Experience in developing data visualisations, via dashboards or other tools, which support business decision making
- Knowledge of solutions for data visualisation and analytics
- An understanding of relational database design/development and database querying using Structured Query Language (SQL) or similar
- Experience with Microsoft and Google platforms
- An understanding of user centred design processes or similar which engage stakeholders in the full process of designing and delivering digital solutions
Desirable
- Experience of delivering a customer-focused service
- An understanding of Agile concepts/methodology
- An understanding of low-code digital solutions which support stakeholders in improving services and optimising workflow, for example AppSheets, Neptune
- An understanding of the UK health research system, including the NIHR
- Experience and ability to participate constructively in meetings and decision making processes
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to prioritise competing demands
- Ability to work collaboratively across different teams
- Ability to prepare and deliver presentations
- Excellent people skills, ability to work with a wide range of people
- Evidence of strong analytical skills and high level of numeracy
- Independently and using initiative, to have the ability to plan and organise workload, and to adjust as required ensuring effective delivery
Values and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to learning and a growth mindset
- Professional manner
- Resilient and calm under pressure
- Team player
- Political awareness
- Willingness to travel
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
