Job summary
The Data and Performance Analyst will play a key role in supporting the GLH leadership team to manage the performance of all laboratories across the GLH, by working to implement consistent measurement and monitoring of KPIs and quality metrics, and ensuring statutory returns are delivered to a high standard.
Main duties of the job
- To lead on the development, management and maintenance of relevant internal databases
- Working closely with clinical and admin teams to improve performance against local and national data requirements - This includes training, monitoring, documentation redesign and support
- To lead on National Data submissions
- Diagnose and investigate technical problems methodically, applying appropriate tests and gathering sufficient information to enable the delivery of robust solutions
- To lead on the development, collection, analysis and reporting of data for dashboards, quality monitoring KPIs and clinical outcomes
- Cultivate strong working relationships with stakeholders across the GLH and promote the use of data in the context of performance management
- To lead in devising policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure that data quality is continuously improved and maintained
- To ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act, NHS data definitions and reporting standards
- To work to achieve agreed objectives and outcomes, acting autonomously and using initiative and motivation whilst working within broad professional principles and policies.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks.
Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
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
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent experience in a numerate or information systems discipline
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable success in working for a complex organisation including considerable experience in data management
- In depth specialist knowledge of information analysis and the use of information across the NHS (or a similar large/complex organisation) acquired through degree or equivalent, plus additional specialist knowledge acquired through training and relevant experience to Master's degree level or equivalent
- Experience of working with nationally defined performance metrics and interpreting these in local datasets.
- Extensive experience of Excel spreadsheets and data manipulation
- Experience of analysing information from databases and generating reports
- A good understanding of NHS IT infrastructure and systems
- Production of information/reports to assure data integrity
- Adding value to information to support the wider organisational need
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Understanding of clinical pathways
- Knowledge of computerised Patient Information Systems (e.g. EPIC, OMNI Lab)
- Experience of identification and implementation of improvement strategies
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to understand and analyse highly complex information and present data to people at all levels
- Ability to analyse, investigate and resolve complex queries, issues and problems.
- Demonstrative drive, commitment and self-motivation
- Ability to prioritise work within competing timescales
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong analytical and mathematical reasoning skills
- Advanced IT skills in compilation of analysis and reports
- Ability to design, manage and develop relational databases
- Programming in one or more scripting languages for web and/or application development (e.g. SQL and Transact SQL, VBA)
- Experience in SSIS package development & management
- Experience in developing and maintaining reporting using an appropriate reporting tool (SSRS / QlikView / QlikSense / PowerBI)
- Excellent attention to detail
Desirable
- Good ability to develop new ways of working
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent experience in a numerate or information systems discipline
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable success in working for a complex organisation including considerable experience in data management
- In depth specialist knowledge of information analysis and the use of information across the NHS (or a similar large/complex organisation) acquired through degree or equivalent, plus additional specialist knowledge acquired through training and relevant experience to Master's degree level or equivalent
- Experience of working with nationally defined performance metrics and interpreting these in local datasets.
- Extensive experience of Excel spreadsheets and data manipulation
- Experience of analysing information from databases and generating reports
- A good understanding of NHS IT infrastructure and systems
- Production of information/reports to assure data integrity
- Adding value to information to support the wider organisational need
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Understanding of clinical pathways
- Knowledge of computerised Patient Information Systems (e.g. EPIC, OMNI Lab)
- Experience of identification and implementation of improvement strategies
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to understand and analyse highly complex information and present data to people at all levels
- Ability to analyse, investigate and resolve complex queries, issues and problems.
- Demonstrative drive, commitment and self-motivation
- Ability to prioritise work within competing timescales
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong analytical and mathematical reasoning skills
- Advanced IT skills in compilation of analysis and reports
- Ability to design, manage and develop relational databases
- Programming in one or more scripting languages for web and/or application development (e.g. SQL and Transact SQL, VBA)
- Experience in SSIS package development & management
- Experience in developing and maintaining reporting using an appropriate reporting tool (SSRS / QlikView / QlikSense / PowerBI)
- Excellent attention to detail
Desirable
- Good ability to develop new ways of working
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
