Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Information Manager

The closing date is 26 June 2025

Job summary

This is a pivotal role at HPFT that involves overseeing the development and management of data models to support operations and decision-making. This position requires advanced SQL skills, enabling the individual to not only manage complex data queries but also coachand mentor other team members in SQL proficiency.

The Senior Information Manager will be responsible for designing and implementing robust data models and data sets, ensuring data integrity and accessibility across various departments. Their expertise will contribute to the optimisation of data workflows and the enhancement of data-driven strategies within the HPFT.

In addition to technical skills, the Senior Information Manager will collaborate closely with clinical and administrative staff to understand their data needs and provide tailored solutions. They will play a key role in translating data insights into actionable recommendations, supporting the continuous improvement of healthcare services. The ability to communicate complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders is essential, as is the experience in building and maintaining data models that align with NHS standards and regulations. This role is integral to fostering a data-informed culture within HPFT,driving efficiency and improving patient outcomes.

Main duties of the job

  • Oversee the development and management of data models to support HPFT's operations and data led decision-making
  • Support in the design and implementation of robust data models and data sets, ensuring data integrity and accessibility across various departments
  • Manage complex data queries using advanced SQL skills and coach other team members in SQL proficiency
  • Collaborate closely with clinical and administrative staff to understand their data needs and provide tailored solutions
  • Translate data insights into actionable recommendations to support the continuous improvement of HPFT's services
  • Support the optimisation of data workflows and enhance data-driven strategies within the organisation
  • Communicate complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively
  • Maintain compliance with the Trust's Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct, and Equality and Diversity
  • Foster a data-informed culture within HPFT, driving efficiency and improving outcomesfor service users and carers

About us

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.

Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

Details

Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,270 to £54,931 a year Per annum, Pro rata (5% HCAS Included)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

367-CORP-9415

Job locations

The Colonnades

The Colonnades, Beaconsfield Road

Hatfield

AL10 8YE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

This is a pivotal role at HPFT that involves overseeing the development and management of data models to support operations and decision-making. This position requires advanced SQL skills, enabling the individual to not only manage complex data queries but also coachand mentor other team members in SQL proficiency. The Senior Information Manager will be responsible for designing and implementing robust data models and data sets, ensuring data integrity and accessibility across various departments. Their expertise will contribute to the optimisation of data workflows and the enhancement of data-driven strategies within the HPFT.

For more information please see that attached Job Description & Personal Specification

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

This is a pivotal role at HPFT that involves overseeing the development and management of data models to support operations and decision-making. This position requires advanced SQL skills, enabling the individual to not only manage complex data queries but also coachand mentor other team members in SQL proficiency. The Senior Information Manager will be responsible for designing and implementing robust data models and data sets, ensuring data integrity and accessibility across various departments. Their expertise will contribute to the optimisation of data workflows and the enhancement of data-driven strategies within the HPFT.

For more information please see that attached Job Description & Personal Specification

Person Specification

Qualifications / Education / Training

Essential

  • Evidence of education and/or training in data analytics or information management concepts
  • Advanced SQL certification or equivalent experience
  • Experience in building and managing data sets using SQL

Desirable

  • Master's degree in a relevant field
  • Membership of professional bodies such as the British Computer Society (BCS)

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience in managing and leading a team of information analysts
  • Experience in coaching or mentoring team members in technical tasks
  • Advanced SQL skills, including the ability to manage complex data queries

Desirable

  • Experience with NHS data sets including MHSDS
  • Experience in implementing data governance frameworks
Person Specification

Qualifications / Education / Training

Essential

  • Evidence of education and/or training in data analytics or information management concepts
  • Advanced SQL certification or equivalent experience
  • Experience in building and managing data sets using SQL

Desirable

  • Master's degree in a relevant field
  • Membership of professional bodies such as the British Computer Society (BCS)

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience in managing and leading a team of information analysts
  • Experience in coaching or mentoring team members in technical tasks
  • Advanced SQL skills, including the ability to manage complex data queries

Desirable

  • Experience with NHS data sets including MHSDS
  • Experience in implementing data governance frameworks

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).

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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Colonnades

The Colonnades, Beaconsfield Road

Hatfield

AL10 8YE


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Colonnades

The Colonnades, Beaconsfield Road

Hatfield

AL10 8YE


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Director of Performance and Analytics

Nico Schonken

n.schonken@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,270 to £54,931 a year Per annum, Pro rata (5% HCAS Included)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

367-CORP-9415

Job locations

The Colonnades

The Colonnades, Beaconsfield Road

Hatfield

AL10 8YE


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