Job summary
Applications are invited for the position of Performance Analyst (Band 5) to join the Performance & Information Team for an initial 12-month fixed term contract, to support Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Performance Department in meeting performance targets and reporting requirements. Key areas of responsibility include the collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting of key performance indicators across a wide range of disciplines and for various purposes to support board level performance analysis, in addition to designing and developing various data sets to support the measurement and reporting of performance indicators.
The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent and will have experience of healthcare software systems. For informal enquiries please contact; Jim Goodall - Performance Business Partner on 01253 953127 or on MS Teams.
Main duties of the job
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Develop, design, and implement datasets for the collection of key performance indicators ensuring a high standard of data quality and accuracy.2. Collect data for key performance indicators from a variety of sources including both local systems, departments, and national publications.3. Identify data/ information sources for new areas being requested for measurement, negotiating with those data holders on how data will be received and when.4. Manipulate data/ information to get into a format suitable for analysis/ reporting.5. Provide detailed analysis using the most appropriate analytical and statistical techniques to meet the requestors needs, communicating outputs effectively with requestors to promote understanding and confidence.6. Contribute ideas and suggestions to the performance team and wider organisation in relation to the better use of performance information or general improvements.7. In conjunction with the information team develop and implement integration and automation solutions.8. Present reports to users of performance information in a clear and understandable manner.9. Provide subsets of reports, producing and communicating this information quickly and accurately.10. Attend and represent the team at relevant internal and external meetings.
Full list of duties can be found in the attached job description.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS1. QualityEach member of staff is required to ensure that:a) The patient and customer is always put first;b) That in all issues, the patient/customer requirements are met and all staff contribute fully to achieving the Trusts corporate goals and objectives;c) That all staff hold themselves personally responsible for the quality of their work and therefore seek to attain the highest standards achievable within their knowledge, skills and resources available to them in furtherance of the Trusts Vision and in embedding the organisations Values.2. ConfidentialityEach member of the Trusts staff is responsible for ensuring the confidentiality of any information relating to patients and for complying with all the requirements of the Data Protection Act whilst carrying out the duties of the post. Any breaches in confidentiality will be dealt with by the Trusts Disciplinary Procedure and may result in dismissal.3. Data Protection/Freedom of Information ActsCarry out any requirements within the duties applicable to the Data Protection Act, 1998 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000.4. Health and SafetyEach member of the Trusts staff is responsible for ensuring that they carry out the duties of their post in accordance with all appropriate Health and Safety legislation (Health & Safety At Work Act 1974), guidance and procedures and they do not, by any act or omission on their part, create a threat to the Health and Safety of any other person.5. Equality & DiversityIt is the responsibility of all employees to support the Trusts vision of promoting a positive approach to diversity and equality of opportunity, to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage in service delivery and employment, and to manage, support or comply through the implementation of the Trusts Equality and Diversity Strategies and Policies.6. Working Time DirectiveYou are required to comply with the regulations governing working time and to any locally agreed associated arrangements.7. Harassment & BullyingThe Trust condemns all forms of harassment and bullying and is actively seeking to promote a work place where employees are treated with dignity, respect and without bias.8. External InterestsEach member of the Trusts staff is responsible for ensuring that any external interest they have does not conflict with the duties of their posts and they must disclose the external interest if this is likely to occur, or if they are in doubt about a possible conflict of interest.9. Mandatory TrainingEach member of the Trusts staff has a statutory obligation to attend mandatory training. It is the responsibility of each member of staff to ensure that they comply with this legal requirement.10. FlexibilityThis job description is intended to act as a flexible guide to the duties of the post and therefore will require revision in consultation with the post holder to reflect the changing requirements of the post, to enable the Trust to achieve its corporate goals and objectives.11. Smoke-free PolicyIn line with the Department of Health guidelines, the Trust operates a strict smoke-free policy.12. Safeguarding (do NOT change this section)The Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share its commitment.Rigorous recruitment checks are carried out on successful applicants who may be required to undertake Enhanced Disclosure via the DB
Job description
Job responsibilities
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS1. QualityEach member of staff is required to ensure that:a) The patient and customer is always put first;b) That in all issues, the patient/customer requirements are met and all staff contribute fully to achieving the Trusts corporate goals and objectives;c) That all staff hold themselves personally responsible for the quality of their work and therefore seek to attain the highest standards achievable within their knowledge, skills and resources available to them in furtherance of the Trusts Vision and in embedding the organisations Values.2. ConfidentialityEach member of the Trusts staff is responsible for ensuring the confidentiality of any information relating to patients and for complying with all the requirements of the Data Protection Act whilst carrying out the duties of the post. Any breaches in confidentiality will be dealt with by the Trusts Disciplinary Procedure and may result in dismissal.3. Data Protection/Freedom of Information ActsCarry out any requirements within the duties applicable to the Data Protection Act, 1998 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000.4. Health and SafetyEach member of the Trusts staff is responsible for ensuring that they carry out the duties of their post in accordance with all appropriate Health and Safety legislation (Health & Safety At Work Act 1974), guidance and procedures and they do not, by any act or omission on their part, create a threat to the Health and Safety of any other person.5. Equality & DiversityIt is the responsibility of all employees to support the Trusts vision of promoting a positive approach to diversity and equality of opportunity, to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage in service delivery and employment, and to manage, support or comply through the implementation of the Trusts Equality and Diversity Strategies and Policies.6. Working Time DirectiveYou are required to comply with the regulations governing working time and to any locally agreed associated arrangements.7. Harassment & BullyingThe Trust condemns all forms of harassment and bullying and is actively seeking to promote a work place where employees are treated with dignity, respect and without bias.8. External InterestsEach member of the Trusts staff is responsible for ensuring that any external interest they have does not conflict with the duties of their posts and they must disclose the external interest if this is likely to occur, or if they are in doubt about a possible conflict of interest.9. Mandatory TrainingEach member of the Trusts staff has a statutory obligation to attend mandatory training. It is the responsibility of each member of staff to ensure that they comply with this legal requirement.10. FlexibilityThis job description is intended to act as a flexible guide to the duties of the post and therefore will require revision in consultation with the post holder to reflect the changing requirements of the post, to enable the Trust to achieve its corporate goals and objectives.11. Smoke-free PolicyIn line with the Department of Health guidelines, the Trust operates a strict smoke-free policy.12. Safeguarding (do NOT change this section)The Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share its commitment.Rigorous recruitment checks are carried out on successful applicants who may be required to undertake Enhanced Disclosure via the DB
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Membership of a relevant FedIP recognised professional body (BCS, SOCITM, IHRIM, CILIP, AphA, FCI)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of information analysis
- Experience of investigating data anomalies
- Experience of inputting, manipulating and interrogating data
- Experience of creating and implementing policies and/ or procedures
- Experience of auditing data for completeness/ quality
- Experience of creating visualisations for data
- Understanding of data protection requirements
- Knowledge of a range of statistical/ numerical analytical techniques
- Awareness of NHS Access Standards
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Knowledge of trust & NHS systems
- Understanding of Medical Terminology
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate analytical/ statistical matters to non - analytical/ statistical colleagues
- Persuasion skills
- Motivating skills
- Negotiating skills
- Analytical skills
- Numerical skills
- Problem Solving skills
- Able to organise own workload or under direction as required
- Able to work on own or as part of a team as required
- Able to provide advice on most appropriate analytical techniques for situation
- Good Communication Skills, both written and oral
- Competent user of all Microsoft Office Applications
- Ethos of continuous service improvement
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- Keen attention to detail
Desirable
- Able to read and write SQL
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Membership of a relevant FedIP recognised professional body (BCS, SOCITM, IHRIM, CILIP, AphA, FCI)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of information analysis
- Experience of investigating data anomalies
- Experience of inputting, manipulating and interrogating data
- Experience of creating and implementing policies and/ or procedures
- Experience of auditing data for completeness/ quality
- Experience of creating visualisations for data
- Understanding of data protection requirements
- Knowledge of a range of statistical/ numerical analytical techniques
- Awareness of NHS Access Standards
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Knowledge of trust & NHS systems
- Understanding of Medical Terminology
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate analytical/ statistical matters to non - analytical/ statistical colleagues
- Persuasion skills
- Motivating skills
- Negotiating skills
- Analytical skills
- Numerical skills
- Problem Solving skills
- Able to organise own workload or under direction as required
- Able to work on own or as part of a team as required
- Able to provide advice on most appropriate analytical techniques for situation
- Good Communication Skills, both written and oral
- Competent user of all Microsoft Office Applications
- Ethos of continuous service improvement
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- Keen attention to detail
Desirable
- Able to read and write SQL
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).
