Job summary
Band 6 - Business Analyst
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Business Intelligence department for an experienced business analyst who can play a key role in the delivery of a comprehensive BI service.
The Team works closely with our clinical and corporate services to make a strong contribution to help us meet our strategic and operational objectives. The Business Analyst role covers all aspects of business information and reporting including clinical data and enabling system data.
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will provide a technically-proficient, accurate, timely and analytical information reporting service to Trust personnel and external organisations. They will use their specialist knowledge of NHS activity data to produce statutory returns in line with national requirements and support clinical areas of the Trust with information to support their business needs.
About us
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in STEM subjects or equivalent NHS informatics experience, preferably within the NHS
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Experience of presenting complex information so that it is understandable to users
Desirable
- Awareness of NHS issues and initiatives
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to select an appropriate methodology when analysing data
- Skills in SQL or similar database or programming tools
- Advanced Excel skills
- Excellent Data Analysis skills
- Practical experience of PC Applications and good knowledge of MS Office products
- Report writing and written presentation skills
Desirable
- Knowledge in Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodology
- Knowledge of R Programming
- Experience in PowerPlatform including PowerBI
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self motivated: generates ideas and carries them forward, keen to deliver results and take ownership of work
- Self disciplined: able to work on own initiative, works to high standards
- Team working: ability to work and contribute well within a team
- Good communicator: able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good inter-personal skills: able to understand the needs of information users and build good relationships with other departments
- Well organised and flexible: able to work effectively to tight deadlines. Able to manage time and prioritise conflicting demands.
- Works well under pressure
Person Specification
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in STEM subjects or equivalent NHS informatics experience, preferably within the NHS
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Experience of presenting complex information so that it is understandable to users
Desirable
- Awareness of NHS issues and initiatives
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to select an appropriate methodology when analysing data
- Skills in SQL or similar database or programming tools
- Advanced Excel skills
- Excellent Data Analysis skills
- Practical experience of PC Applications and good knowledge of MS Office products
- Report writing and written presentation skills
Desirable
- Knowledge in Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodology
- Knowledge of R Programming
- Experience in PowerPlatform including PowerBI
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self motivated: generates ideas and carries them forward, keen to deliver results and take ownership of work
- Self disciplined: able to work on own initiative, works to high standards
- Team working: ability to work and contribute well within a team
- Good communicator: able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good inter-personal skills: able to understand the needs of information users and build good relationships with other departments
- Well organised and flexible: able to work effectively to tight deadlines. Able to manage time and prioritise conflicting demands.
- Works well under pressure
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.
