Information Development Analyst

Job responsibilities

As an Information Developer your main responsibilities include:-

To assist in the ongoing development of the data sets held in the Trust Electronic Data Warehouses and other Data Management Systems.

To assist in the ongoing availability, quality and expansion of the various data sets held in the Trust Electronic Data Warehouses and other Data Management Systems.

To assist in the continued development and enhancement of the Trusts' information systems.

To assist in the identification of any new data management requirements and contribute to the provision of technical solutions to meet these requirements, working with other members of the Information Management Team and external software suppliers where appropriate.

To assist in the development of more efficient technical methods of producing routine reporting, analysis, and intelligence requirements within the Information Management Department.

To assist in the development of clinical dashboards, utilising new technologies and presentational formats to deliver information to end-users.

To support the Information Management function by the maintenance and ongoing support of a variety of information tools and databases.

Assist the Senior Information Developers in creating SSIS packages, SSRS reports and bespoke SQL queries as required.

Take responsibility for producing high quality information to support key business processes.

Provide support in the interpretation and understanding of information.

Contribute as and when required in all areas of work and projects with the Information Management Team and the Development Team.

To assist in the production of reports and processes that identify data quality issues relating to the Trusts National Data Sets.

To work independently using initiative with regards to workload, ensuring all statutory deadlines are met and prioritising responses to information requests in an efficient and effective manner.

Complying with Trust and NHS protocols and guidelines and referring issues to your line manager for advice when appropriate.

To attend various meeting and provide robust information to assist in the decision making process.

To provide data to the Trusts various stakeholders to assist in the planning and delivery of patient care.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Knowledge of Microsoft Software.
• Knowledge of using databases.
• Knowledge of using complex spreadsheets.

Desirable

• Knowledge of a hospital EPR.
• Knowledge of NHS Statutory reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of SQL Server.
• Knowledge of FireZilla.
• Knowledge of COREFTP.
• Knowledge of MESH mailbox.

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Degree in relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or significant previous proven experience.
• Information Technology Qualification.
• Five GCSE's, (or equivalent), grades A-C /4-9, including Mathematics and English.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to troubleshoot Microsoft Software.
• Analytical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to adapt to change.

Desirable

• An understanding of NHS statutory reporting requirements.
• An understanding of SQL Server.
• An understanding of Firezilla.
• An understanding of COREFTP.
• An understanding of MESH mailbox.

Experience

Essential

• Experience using SQL.
• Experience using Data Warehouses and Reporting Tools.
• Experience using and troubleshooting MS Software, including MS Access, Excel and Word.
• Experience in analysing data and producing reports.
• Experience within the NHS, preferably within Health Information Systems.

Desirable

• Experience dealing with NHS internal and external stakeholders.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to understand the environment and prioritise accordingly.
• Good Time Management Skills.
• Ability to work under own initiative.
• Excellent Communication Skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to work to ambitious deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of work.

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

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).