Informatics Interoperability and Optimisation Lead

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will report directly to the Senior Managers within the department and be accountable to the SW GLH informatics lead.

LIMS (StarLIMS) Maintenance and Development

• To provide day-to-day running, support, configuration and maintenance of the LIMS for all activities relevant to the testing process within the laboratory (including development of internal system software code)
• To develop and maintain the LIMS
• To initiate, develop, maintain and support interfaces for external IT systems, databases, and robotics with the LIMS (wherever possible)
• To develop and maintain workflows within LIMS to support the testing requirements of the SWGLH
• To develop and maintain working relationships with LIMS staff and the LIMS leads in other genomic laboratory hubs to enable complex troubleshooting and to develop further the system

Internal and External Development and optimisation of current LIMS

• To actively engage with other members of the informatics team to develop and optimise the LIMS used in the SWGLH, facilitating the efficient and timely extraction of required data
• Reviewing and scoping current and future interoperability potential.
• Provision of bespoke reporting solutions including the development of Dashboards across both Bristol and Exeter that illustrate operational performance across the GLH. Designing and implementing new analysis and reporting streams for performance indicators, increasing the availability and accessibility of a range of information to GLH colleagues and to managers and clinicians across GLH Trusts
• Analyse and report on a range of options in order to contribute to decision making regarding the procurement of a new LIMS
• Develop a thorough expert understanding of Genetics datasets and performance metrics needed to be embedded into a LIMS specification
• Highly complex data modelling of the local Genetics service to support the development of LIMS procurement across the GLH. This will involve working with senior clinical colleagues to help quantify resource required to deliver services under various scenarios and supporting the development of the LIMS procurement specification.
• Develop a thorough expert understanding of Genetics datasets and performance metrics and ensure alignment with the national genomics data specifications
• Review and benchmark other areas LIMs solutions and compare options for requirements
• To work with Clinical coding professionals across the GLH to ensure accurate data capture within the LIMS
• To actively promote a data quality agenda across the GLH to improve the quality of data captured about genetic services to comply with Information governance standards. To play a key part in driving improvement in data quality.
• Evaluate outputs, formulate and present ideas of future reporting developments
• Working with the GLH Board and other stakeholders, identify data streams which will inform the on-going development of the strategic direction for the GMS.

Knowledge

• Highly numerate with significant experience in report design and production
• Extensive experience or advanced additional training in using relational databases, spreadsheet and other data manipulation packages and the understanding and knowledge to exploit development opportunities for their use
• Formal training or experience in the use of Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Experience in the use of Business Intelligence reporting tools (e.g. Crystal Reports)
• Information specialist with analytical skills and knowledge of NHS information and data requirements
• Understanding of statutory and mandatory requirements

Training

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience, preferably with an information and analytical focus

Experience

• Significant experience of working in an information management environment and in managing the production of data analysis and data sets
• Experience in analysing and interpreting complex queries with the ability to work with and manage complex datasets
• Excellent understanding, knowledge and experience of using NHS activity data

Skills

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all internal and external staff, ensuring their queries are understood and an appropriate response is given relating to what information or services can be provided. To escalate the query to a senior member in the Informatics team if a response cannot be given
• Ability and confidence to communicate effectively to a wide range of meetings, including meetings of senior staff, using visual aids as required
• Ability to negotiate with and to agree deadlines with internal and external staff
• Ability to resolve extremely complicated problems using advanced problem solving skills to assess and determine the most effective solutions
• Excellent people relationship skills including communication and organisational skills to maximise the contribution of colleagues
• The ability to work on own initiative and act independently is essential as is the need to be accountable for own actions and those of the Team
• Advanced skills in using and understanding large databases and complex spreadsheets including being an expert user of Microsoft Office suite of products and other software packages
• Advanced skills in accessing computerised patient administration systems data via query tools and in understanding the data held, their interrelationships and their appropriateness and fitness for use.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, detail-orientated, able to recognise and solve complex problems quickly
• Excellent skills in programming, mathematical modelling, database construction and an in-depth understanding of how to apply these skills to clinical genomics.

Person Specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential

• University Degree in mathematics, statistics, computing, healthcare informatics or an equivalent degree or work experience
• Demonstrate high level of computer proficiency and with Microsoft products
• Evidence of skills in programming, mathematical modelling, and database construction

Work Experience

Essential

• Experience in change of practices and working relationships within an informatics setting.

Desirable

• Significant experience of working in an information management environment and in managing the production of data analysis and data sets
• Experience of successfully working to service level and performance targets

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Expert level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and Word with, with advanced skill and use of spreadsheet packages, in Excel
• Ability to have in-depth mental attention with frequent interruptions re complex problems, emergency situations
• Requirement to deal with issues in more than one area of responsibility giving full attention to each issue (but dealing with at same time)
• Ability to identify key issues and problems in a situation and to plan a logical sequence of actions appropriate to achieve objectives, adopting an analytical approach to difficult problems and issues surrounding data and information

Work Experience

Essential

• Experience of project managing informatics projects from inception to completion
• Experience in analysing and interpreting complex queries with the ability to work with and manage complex datasets
• Experienced in data interrogation using SQL, developing data queries for analysis and reporting Application/Interview
• Expertise in information management and statistics coupled with good understanding of how Information can support clinical, business & management decision-making
• Experience using business reporting software and information systems to support reporting
• Good understanding of NHS clinical and business application systems

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Highly numerate and advanced IT skills to make sense of NHS data, identify trends and issues to enable correct interpretation & analysis of situations in all the areas for which post has responsibility.

Desirable

• Demonstrated they have completed accredited SQL user training courses and have passed with a medium to high proficiency in SQL training.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Bristol Genetics Laboratory, Pathology Sciences Building, Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)