Job summary
Are you ready to move the insights and analytics offering at University Hospitals of Northamptonshire to the next level? We're serious about Digital and Data which is important in the NHS now more than ever.
We're looking for part leader, part super analyst to join us in Health Intelligence and lead the team in providing the high quality insight we know will underpin the solutions needed.
We have recently implemented a new single data warehouse across UHN and are ready to capitalise on the potential that gives us as a team. You will lead on embracing new tools and technology within our team to simplify our routine demands and push the offering far beyond the traditional.
You will also lead on our aims to effectively support our stakeholders across UHN by developing close working relationships with teams across the organisation, making data instantly accessible and moving the conversation to what the data tells us.
We are predominantly a remote team so fully support hybrid and flexible working. We do however have team meetings once a month which are hosted on site depending on their content and there may be other times where an on-site presence is required to support stakeholders, particularly in a senior leadership role.
Main duties of the job
The Insights & Analytics Manager is responsible for leading the insights and partnerships section of the Health Intelligence team across UHN.
As the leading expert in analytics within Health Intelligence, the post holder will lead the team across the following key areas:
- High quality analysis & insight which improves the work of clinical and operational teams
- Dashboard development, enhancing the core data available to users in a centralised platform
- Performance & assurance data provision which is consistent throughout the organisation
- Predictive modelling and planning
- Stakeholder management & requirements prioritisation
- Statutory & ad-hoc reporting including all national reporting
The post holder will be expected to ensure modern tooling and techniques are in use across the team and consistently horizon scan for future innovations that can be utilised to enhance the quality of service provided.
In addition, the post holder will be integral to creating confidence in the data itself whilst building confidence within our stakeholders to use data, analysis and tooling effectively.
This is a primary stakeholder engagement role and the post holder will act as a member of the Health Intelligence Senior Management Team. They will have responsibility for building and maintaining relationships with senior stakeholders across UHN and will require strong experience of stakeholder management and analytics delivery in support of clinical and operational performance improvements.
About us
**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHSTrust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Responsible for the provision of high-quality analysis & insight across UHN which improves the work of clinical and operational teams.
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Responsible for the development of a centralised data visualisation platform, encompassing dashboards which provide core data and insight directly to end users.
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Ensure the provision of effective performance assurance data and associated visualisations to support the oversight and improvement of clinical services whilst promoting a single source of truth.
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Ensure there is the capability and provision of predictive modelling and planning to support leadership teams across UHN.
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Responsible for the timely and accurate submission of statutory & ad-hoc reporting nationally and locally.
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Responsible for stakeholder management & requirements prioritisation on behalf of the whole of Health Intelligence.
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Proactively engages with colleagues and other key contacts to achieve a shared understanding of information requirements and support the development of effective working relationships.
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Provides specialist advice and expertise on data definitions, analysis and interpretation.
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Produces a range of reports for varying audiences such as Trust Boards and other relevant management boards and committees.
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Develops routine and ad hoc reports presented in a clear, digestible, and useable format to meet the information requirements of the stakeholder(s).
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Collates, analyses and interprets clinical and management information from a wide variety of sources and across a range of operational services.
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Manages projects to develop and implement data collection processes and produces information to meet defined reporting and information requirements. This will include planning, organising a broad range of highly complex activities, formulating and adjusting plans as necessary and which may impact across UHN, some of these will be longer-term / strategic plans.
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Interrogates information systems using database query tools/reporting packages and creates complex queries to meet specific information requests.
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Develops innovative ways of presenting highly complex information so that it is clear and understandable.
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Develops and implements training/facilitation packages on data sources, definitions, information and data analysis techniques, ensuring content and methods of delivery are appropriate to the various audiences.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Responsible for the provision of high-quality analysis & insight across UHN which improves the work of clinical and operational teams.
-
Responsible for the development of a centralised data visualisation platform, encompassing dashboards which provide core data and insight directly to end users.
-
Ensure the provision of effective performance assurance data and associated visualisations to support the oversight and improvement of clinical services whilst promoting a single source of truth.
-
Ensure there is the capability and provision of predictive modelling and planning to support leadership teams across UHN.
-
Responsible for the timely and accurate submission of statutory & ad-hoc reporting nationally and locally.
-
Responsible for stakeholder management & requirements prioritisation on behalf of the whole of Health Intelligence.
-
Proactively engages with colleagues and other key contacts to achieve a shared understanding of information requirements and support the development of effective working relationships.
-
Provides specialist advice and expertise on data definitions, analysis and interpretation.
-
Produces a range of reports for varying audiences such as Trust Boards and other relevant management boards and committees.
-
Develops routine and ad hoc reports presented in a clear, digestible, and useable format to meet the information requirements of the stakeholder(s).
-
Collates, analyses and interprets clinical and management information from a wide variety of sources and across a range of operational services.
-
Manages projects to develop and implement data collection processes and produces information to meet defined reporting and information requirements. This will include planning, organising a broad range of highly complex activities, formulating and adjusting plans as necessary and which may impact across UHN, some of these will be longer-term / strategic plans.
-
Interrogates information systems using database query tools/reporting packages and creates complex queries to meet specific information requests.
-
Develops innovative ways of presenting highly complex information so that it is clear and understandable.
-
Develops and implements training/facilitation packages on data sources, definitions, information and data analysis techniques, ensuring content and methods of delivery are appropriate to the various audiences.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of education, training or experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Management qualifications or demonstrable experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of working with health information systems, with ability to keep fully informed about emerging technology.
- Knowledge of driving through change and developing an insight and analysis culture, moving from reporting the past to supporting future decision making.
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of MS SQL Business Intelligence tools.
- Extensive knowledge of NHS Data Definitions, Standards, Data Manual and statutory requirements.
- Detailed knowledge and application of performance management tools and techniques and the development and use of balanced scorecards / dashboards.
- Substantial working knowledge and experience of creating and supporting a real-time dashboard for operational/clinical management
Skills Pt1
Essential
- Excellent skills in developing effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders
- Ability to analyse and investigate data and trends in order to draw conclusions and assist strategic and operational decision making
- Substantial experience of developing reports in Power BI together with data integration from multiple data sources, technical data models.
Skills Pt2
Essential
- Working knowledge and experience of linear regression
- Substantial experience of writing SQL queries for reporting- complex correlated queries, subqueries
Desirable
- Working knowledge and experience in R
- Working knowledge and experienced in python
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of education, training or experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Management qualifications or demonstrable experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of working with health information systems, with ability to keep fully informed about emerging technology.
- Knowledge of driving through change and developing an insight and analysis culture, moving from reporting the past to supporting future decision making.
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of MS SQL Business Intelligence tools.
- Extensive knowledge of NHS Data Definitions, Standards, Data Manual and statutory requirements.
- Detailed knowledge and application of performance management tools and techniques and the development and use of balanced scorecards / dashboards.
- Substantial working knowledge and experience of creating and supporting a real-time dashboard for operational/clinical management
Skills Pt1
Essential
- Excellent skills in developing effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders
- Ability to analyse and investigate data and trends in order to draw conclusions and assist strategic and operational decision making
- Substantial experience of developing reports in Power BI together with data integration from multiple data sources, technical data models.
Skills Pt2
Essential
- Working knowledge and experience of linear regression
- Substantial experience of writing SQL queries for reporting- complex correlated queries, subqueries
Desirable
- Working knowledge and experience in R
- Working knowledge and experienced in python
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).
