Job summary
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading hospitals, renowned for delivering exceptional healthcare. We are dedicated to enhancing patient care through innovative data-driven solutions. Our Medicine Board team plays a critical role in this mission, and we are looking for a passionate Business Intelligence Analyst to join us.
As a Business Intelligence Analyst, you will be key to driving improvements in healthcare by tackling critical questions:
o How can we improve patient experience?o How can we save money while driving efficiency?o How can we support clinicians to improve outcomes?
Please note that this role requires on-site presence in central London 2-3 days per week.
If you are a confident self-starter with a growth mindset, eager to take on challenges and make a real difference in healthcare, we would love to hear from you!
In this role, you will collaborate with clinicians and managers across various specialties to transform patient care through data analytics. You will be responsible for quantitative analysis, data exploration, management, and modelling, helping to drive better decision-making and outcomes in healthcare.
"Due to the high volume of applications, we have received, we need to close this advert earlier than previously advertised. This advert will now close on Wednesday 9th October 2024 at Midnight."
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
o Engage confidently with clinical and managerial staff to understand and refine their data needs.o Take initiative as a self-starter, producing and interpreting analytics, manipulating data sets, and presenting findings in actionable formats.o Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using tools like Power BI, Python, or R.o Contribute to projects aimed at improving patient experience, operational efficiency, and clinical outcomes.o Embrace a growth mindset--willing to take on challenges, accept feedback, and suggest innovative solutions.o Work independently and collaboratively within a small, dynamic team, bringing forward ideas and improvements.
Essential Criteria:
o Proficiency in relational databases (e.g., SQL).o Experience in data analysis, including manipulating data sets, analysing data, and presenting findings.o Strong skills in data visualization and reporting (e.g., Power BI, Python, R).o Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information to non-technical stakeholders.o Confidence, problem-solving abilities, and a proactive, inquisitive mindset.Desirable Criteriao Experience working in a healthcare setting.o Knowledge of NHS data systems and standards.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found athttps://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found athttps://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
Desirable
- Holds a relevant Masters' degree level qualification or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in an information analysis role
Desirable
- Experience in an NHS informatics role or other healthcare information environment
- Experience of working with relational databases
- Experience of using query tool functionality
- Experience of using Power BI
- Experience of using Epic, including its BI stack, including developing Radar, Slicer Diver, Reporting Workbench contents
- Membership of a relevant professional organisation (AphA, BCS, DAMA etc.)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of information analysis and the use of information in support of business objectives
- Ability to interrogate databases
- Ability to interpret data
- Ability to convert data to management information
- Ability to independently interpret the requirements of information users and present reports that can be understood by a wide audience.
- Understanding of data quality issues and how these relate to the organisation as a whole
- SQL (or equivalent) skills
- Use of MS Excel
Desirable
- Use of Power BI
- Understanding of income algorithms and financial planning in the NHS
- Understanding of the use of clinical terms and codes within the NHS
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
Desirable
- Holds a relevant Masters' degree level qualification or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in an information analysis role
Desirable
- Experience in an NHS informatics role or other healthcare information environment
- Experience of working with relational databases
- Experience of using query tool functionality
- Experience of using Power BI
- Experience of using Epic, including its BI stack, including developing Radar, Slicer Diver, Reporting Workbench contents
- Membership of a relevant professional organisation (AphA, BCS, DAMA etc.)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of information analysis and the use of information in support of business objectives
- Ability to interrogate databases
- Ability to interpret data
- Ability to convert data to management information
- Ability to independently interpret the requirements of information users and present reports that can be understood by a wide audience.
- Understanding of data quality issues and how these relate to the organisation as a whole
- SQL (or equivalent) skills
- Use of MS Excel
Desirable
- Use of Power BI
- Understanding of income algorithms and financial planning in the NHS
- Understanding of the use of clinical terms and codes within the NHS
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).
