Job summary
The Quality and Patient Safety Analyst is required to work within the corporate patient safety team to
1) support good data quality and completeness within source systems,
2) work with Performance and Digital Services colleagues to ensure data flows into Trust data warehouses,
3) to develop reporting solutions, both regular and ad-hoc, for the Quality & Patient safety team, and relevant staff within divisions,
4) to support wider reporting of Quality data including month-end Performance to Trust committees and Trust Board, and external returns.
Main duties of the job
Job Purpose:
The Quality and Safety Analyst:
- Interprets complex data from source systems and develops data structures to support reporting.
- Manages own workload with minimal supervision.
- Works cooperatively within the corporate Patient Safety Team to support and maintain and enhance existing reporting, including time-critical and ad hoc requirements.
- Works independently on the development and innovation of new reporting solutions.
- Leads on the supervision of data and reporting processes. Acts independently in the troubleshooting and rectification of any issues.
- Uses a good understanding of NHS reporting to deliver both nationally prescribed and locally agreed requirements in the hospital Trust.
- Is able to use a flexible approach to absorb unplanned reporting tasks.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
"Previous applicants need not apply"
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
"Previous applicants need not apply"
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience
- Evidence of CPD
- GSCE O level or equivalent in Maths at Grade C or above
Desirable
- Formal data analysis qualification
Skills and abilities
Essential
- The ability to analyse, model and interpret data
- Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office, especially Excel
- Proficient in analytical and numerical skills to present complex information appropriately
- Proven problem solving skills - ability to review processes and systems, and develop solutions to resolve issues
- Clear and effective presentation skills, both oral and written
- A high level of IT and mathematical skills
- Logical and creative thinking skills
- The ability to define goals, act and plan independently to ensure achievement of deadlines
- Proven ability and interest in quickly acquiring new skills and understanding new systems
- Interpersonal skills
- Team working skills
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Standard keyboard skills
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS data flows, patient activity information, statutory data requirements and data definitions, and their implementation in a comparable working environment
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Operational experience of data extraction from digital systems, conducting comprehensive data analyses and supporting the interpretation of results in clear and meaningful reports
- Experience of communicating and presenting data in a range of easy-to-understand formats, to a range of staff
- Knowledge of data quality standards and improvement strategies
- Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams and managers
- Experience in using MS software e.g., Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook/Access and data processing applications
Desirable
- Experience of using incident reporting and risk management systems
- Knowledge of the NHS and of hospital Patient Administration Systems
- Experience of communicating and presenting data in a range of easy-to-understand formats to patients/families/carers and local communities
Aptitudes
Essential
- Agile approach to achieve deliverables
- A methodical and logical approach
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- To embrace change and have a positive 'can-do' attitude
- Able to work independently or as part of a team
- Able to prioritise own workload effectively
- Flexible and adaptable to respond to changes to allocated work when required, to support Trust priorities
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience
- Evidence of CPD
- GSCE O level or equivalent in Maths at Grade C or above
Desirable
- Formal data analysis qualification
Skills and abilities
Essential
- The ability to analyse, model and interpret data
- Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office, especially Excel
- Proficient in analytical and numerical skills to present complex information appropriately
- Proven problem solving skills - ability to review processes and systems, and develop solutions to resolve issues
- Clear and effective presentation skills, both oral and written
- A high level of IT and mathematical skills
- Logical and creative thinking skills
- The ability to define goals, act and plan independently to ensure achievement of deadlines
- Proven ability and interest in quickly acquiring new skills and understanding new systems
- Interpersonal skills
- Team working skills
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Standard keyboard skills
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS data flows, patient activity information, statutory data requirements and data definitions, and their implementation in a comparable working environment
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Operational experience of data extraction from digital systems, conducting comprehensive data analyses and supporting the interpretation of results in clear and meaningful reports
- Experience of communicating and presenting data in a range of easy-to-understand formats, to a range of staff
- Knowledge of data quality standards and improvement strategies
- Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams and managers
- Experience in using MS software e.g., Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook/Access and data processing applications
Desirable
- Experience of using incident reporting and risk management systems
- Knowledge of the NHS and of hospital Patient Administration Systems
- Experience of communicating and presenting data in a range of easy-to-understand formats to patients/families/carers and local communities
Aptitudes
Essential
- Agile approach to achieve deliverables
- A methodical and logical approach
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- To embrace change and have a positive 'can-do' attitude
- Able to work independently or as part of a team
- Able to prioritise own workload effectively
- Flexible and adaptable to respond to changes to allocated work when required, to support Trust priorities
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
UHBW Trust Headquarters
Marlborough Street
Bristol
BS1 3NU
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
