Job summary
The Information Team are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join their innovative, award winning team as Information Analyst. This role will appeal to a anyone with ambitions to further their career in a fast-paced, industry-leading data science team.
The Information Team have developed a reputation for putting Information in the hands of those who need it. As part of a Business Intelligence Unit, you will help deliver regular and ad-hoc reporting & analysis to those that need it, using a variety of platforms. You'll use your technical skills to plan, extract, and present information to our clinical services and operational managers in ways which enable them to make informed decisions about the running of the Care Group and its services.
Main duties of the job
The main duties will include, but will not be limited to the following:
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In Data Management
- Work with colleagues from Information Development to support the design and build of complex data outputs or new data collections
- Work with in-department templated processes to build news metrics, reports and dashboards
- Undertake internal SQL training and apply best practices to revise & review code when required
- Ensure any undertaken data collection, input and extraction is done to internal best practice standards and in line with any relevant Information Governance
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In Reporting
- Responsible for the delivery of specific regular and ad-hoc reports to Trust clinical and managerial staff. This analysis will include information to support business planning, operational and performance management, as well as support to specific service improvement developments within the Trust.
- Ensure that data collection, processing and analysis is delivered in a timely and accurate manner.
- Able to discuss new requests or outputs of previous reports with service users over the phone one-to-one, or in meetings face to face or virtually.
- Communicates analytical/statistical matters to non-analytical/statistical professionals, advises, persuades on statistical techniques to be used.
- Able to output reporting using Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Power BI packages, able to learn to develop skills with other software platforms as required.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000.We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.
We care about our patients and our people. We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. With our emphasis on staff training and development, a staff support scheme that's second to none, and a healthy package of benefits, it's easy to put down roots in East Kent Hospitals.
We offer a full package of benefits, including a car lease scheme; on-site childcare; generous annual leave in line with NHS terms and conditions; high street and public transport discounts; a 24/7 staff support service - and the little things that make life easier, like on-site Amazon lockers and fresh fruit and veg stalls.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of Microsoft Excel and SQL to analyse data
- Understanding of Data Quality
Desirable
- PowerBI or other data visualisation software
- Previous experience of undertaking analysis of data to support business making
Skills
Essential
- Able to use a range of techniques to transform data into purposeful information
- Involvement in determining and developing appropriate performance measures
- Ability to use multiple data sources and identify if data is fit for purpose
Desirable
- Understanding of business context and how analysis will be used and perceived
- Experience working with senior managers and clinical staff
Personal/Professional attributes
Essential
- High standard of written and verbal communication including ability to present and receive complex information
- Able to exercise initiative and work independently to achieve objectives within deadlines
- A high level of interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills
- The ability to plan, prioritise and delegate efficiently
Desirable
- You seek out development opportunities for you to learn both as an individual and as a team, sharing your knowledge with your peers, whilst building people skills into all aspects of your daily routine
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of Microsoft Excel and SQL to analyse data
- Understanding of Data Quality
Desirable
- PowerBI or other data visualisation software
- Previous experience of undertaking analysis of data to support business making
Skills
Essential
- Able to use a range of techniques to transform data into purposeful information
- Involvement in determining and developing appropriate performance measures
- Ability to use multiple data sources and identify if data is fit for purpose
Desirable
- Understanding of business context and how analysis will be used and perceived
- Experience working with senior managers and clinical staff
Personal/Professional attributes
Essential
- High standard of written and verbal communication including ability to present and receive complex information
- Able to exercise initiative and work independently to achieve objectives within deadlines
- A high level of interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills
- The ability to plan, prioritise and delegate efficiently
Desirable
- You seek out development opportunities for you to learn both as an individual and as a team, sharing your knowledge with your peers, whilst building people skills into all aspects of your daily routine
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).
