Job summary
The Operational Analyst will be a core member of our CIU team working with partner project teams (clinical and non-clinical) to explore operational processes in the hospital, develop metrics and understand analytics requirements. The post-holder will then translate these requirements into analytics workflows and implement those workflows to produce outputs that will be used to inform and measure changes in operational practices in a number of contexts. The post-holder will work closely with other analysts and data scientists, conforming to the "Reproducible Analytics Pipelines" standards as practiced within the team, working across projects spanning clinical & non-clinical operations and research innovation.
The post-holder will maintain close working relationships with partner project teams and other stakeholders and pro-actively look for opportunities for insightful analysis and to add value. There will be the opportunity to apply advanced analytics methodologies to core operational activities that are identified as major priorities across the Trust.
The post-holder will be a proactive, self-motivated individual with a technical and innovative mind set. The post-holder will be skilled at communicating at a range of technical levels and motivated by the possibilities of using data and technology to deliver improvements in healthcare.
This job is cover for maternity leave and thus is offered as a 10-month contract.
Main duties of the job
- Work with partner project teams and operational experts to understand business problems and identify how data can be brought to bear on these problems;
- Initiate, arrange and/or participate in meetings between senior Trust staff and/or colleagues to discuss workflows and areas of opportunity or concern and take note of any action points;
- Translate stakeholder requirements into data requirements and analytics plans;
- Analyse and document simple to highly complex analytical workflows, information, data collection and/or reporting requirements;
- Develop, run and maintain analytics and data solutions to support efficiency in the Trust;
- Manipulate data and/or run and collate reports or other documentation as required for CIU management and the groups that oversee the CIU;
- Develop solutions that are consistent with and complement development work across the data professionals in DRIVE;
- Work in an agile way to adapt to new insights and changes in stakeholder requirements;
- Provide outputs that are actionable and where the outcomes of intervention are measurable;
- Ensure that outputs of analyses can be understood and acted on by non-technical stakeholders;
- Pro-actively seek and leverage commonalities in approach that can be re-used across teams and projects;
- Automate processes where appropriate;
- Develop close working relationships within and beyond the OI team to accelerate a fully multi-disciplinary approach to projects;
- Monitor the effectiveness of interventions;
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
Please see the Job Description attached.
This job description is intended as an outline of the areas of activity and can be amended in the light of the changing needs of the service and will be reviewed as necessary in conjunction with the post-holder.
The hiring manager reserves the right to close this advert early in case of very high application rates.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description attached.
This job description is intended as an outline of the areas of activity and can be amended in the light of the changing needs of the service and will be reviewed as necessary in conjunction with the post-holder.
The hiring manager reserves the right to close this advert early in case of very high application rates.
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Gosh Values
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a computer science, mathematical, science-based or other relevant subject
- Post graduate qualification or equivalent relevant experience in a relevant subject
- Maths and English GCSE grade C or above or equivalent qualification
- IT qualification in MS Office or equivalent experience
- Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Project management foundation level or relevant experience
- Research/Analytics Qualification/ Higher degree
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of operational workflows and processes within a hospital environment
- Experience of programming tools such as R, Python, SQL for analytics and dashboarding
- Experience of delivering benefits through implementation of technology
- Experience of working with teams to operationalise data-driven solutions
- Understanding of information governance in healthcare
- Experience of using data analytics in academic research projects and/or operational settings
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Experience of project management and/or version control (e.g. git, agile development, issue tracking)
- Previous NHS experience
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Skills in R and/or Python for data processing and analysis at scale
- Excellent organisational and planning skills, including prioritisation to achieve deadlines under pressure and with frequent interruptions
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex information to staff at all levels
- Ability to digest complex business problems and frame practical data solutions
- Excellent skills in project management to design and deliver data-focused analytics projects
Desirable
- Skills in developing data queries in SQL
- Skills in developing dashboards/interactive data summaries
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Gosh Values
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a computer science, mathematical, science-based or other relevant subject
- Post graduate qualification or equivalent relevant experience in a relevant subject
- Maths and English GCSE grade C or above or equivalent qualification
- IT qualification in MS Office or equivalent experience
- Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Project management foundation level or relevant experience
- Research/Analytics Qualification/ Higher degree
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of operational workflows and processes within a hospital environment
- Experience of programming tools such as R, Python, SQL for analytics and dashboarding
- Experience of delivering benefits through implementation of technology
- Experience of working with teams to operationalise data-driven solutions
- Understanding of information governance in healthcare
- Experience of using data analytics in academic research projects and/or operational settings
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Experience of project management and/or version control (e.g. git, agile development, issue tracking)
- Previous NHS experience
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Skills in R and/or Python for data processing and analysis at scale
- Excellent organisational and planning skills, including prioritisation to achieve deadlines under pressure and with frequent interruptions
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex information to staff at all levels
- Ability to digest complex business problems and frame practical data solutions
- Excellent skills in project management to design and deliver data-focused analytics projects
Desirable
- Skills in developing data queries in SQL
- Skills in developing dashboards/interactive data summaries
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).
