Job summary
At BTHFT we believe that data is a critical component in shaping patient care and improving outcomes. The Business Intelligence (BI) team play a vital role, ensuring complex information from a wide range of clinical and administrative systems is available to users at all levels of the organisation, driving improved decision making about patient care.
The Senior BI Analyst will
- undertake a specialist role in maintaining and developing data processes to continually improve the integrity of the Trusts end to end data/information flows.
- provide specialist advice to Trust stakeholders from ward to Board, based on their expert knowledge of data; measurement, monitoring and reporting, audit and control methodologies applicable to multiple administrative and clinical information systems.
We are looking for a forward-thinking information professional to help shape the future of our self-service, real time intelligence strategy. We are looking for enthusiasm, creativity and initiative, to continually innovate and develop improvements to the reporting systems and processes that we operate.
This will require working with staff at a range of levels within the organisation such as information staff, service users and leads, other relevant stakeholders including heads of services/directors.
The successful candidate is required to be able to demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will produce high quality activity based information to support clinical and management teams within the organisation.
The post holder will assist the BI Manager by managing other members of the BI Team and developing, maintaining and operating reporting services information systems in order that routine corporate information outputs are produced in the most efficient and effective manner to deadlines.
The Post holder will interpret complex routine information requests from across the wider Foundation Trust, in particular for Clinical Teams, Finance and Performance and Access, in line with national and locally contractual requirements
The Post holder will use advanced data analysis technics, corporate reporting systems and Business Intelligence reporting tools, with other members of the team to design, test and produce appropriate and fit for purpose new or updated report outputs, automating and delegating the routine delivery of these report outputs to other colleagues when appropriate.
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Closing date may change dependent on the response
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Closing date may change dependent on the response
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of the clinical environment of the NHS, its targets, definitions and monitoring methodologies
- Experience of working with health service managers and professional to deliver their information requirements
- Experience of working with Microsoft Office software to advanced level with, in particular, a thorough understanding of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access
- Experience of defining, testing and producing various types of reports and graphical representations using reporting tools to meet stakeholders needs
Desirable
- Working in partnership with external agencies
- Experience of producing new data set in response to national/contracted requirements
Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret very large and complex datasets
- Ability to extract and analyse data from multiple data sources and transpose into meaningful statistical information for the customers
- Ability to communicate highly complex information clearly and simply to information users in an NHS setting and understand and translate their information requirements.
Desirable
- Ability to help information users appreciate the value and purpose of corporate data
- Ability to interpret guidance and other technical documents for new national requirements and put into application
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Detailed, expert-level, knowledge of NHS data standards
- An in depth knowledge of healthcare information systems or other process based systems
- Advanced expert knowledge of the use of IT Systems and reporting tools (incl. Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Business Object)
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of any other reporting tools, statistical analyst package or database tools
- Knowledge of current Foundation Trust information systems (e.g. PAS, Medway)
Qualifications
Essential
- Advanced understanding of the principles of Informatics to degree level or equivalent experience.
- 'A' Level Mathematics or equivalent in computing/applications/IT or related discipline
Desirable
- Degree in Health Informatics or related discipline
- Recent professional training in the use of a Business Intelligence reporting tool (preferably Business Object)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of the clinical environment of the NHS, its targets, definitions and monitoring methodologies
- Experience of working with health service managers and professional to deliver their information requirements
- Experience of working with Microsoft Office software to advanced level with, in particular, a thorough understanding of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access
- Experience of defining, testing and producing various types of reports and graphical representations using reporting tools to meet stakeholders needs
Desirable
- Working in partnership with external agencies
- Experience of producing new data set in response to national/contracted requirements
Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret very large and complex datasets
- Ability to extract and analyse data from multiple data sources and transpose into meaningful statistical information for the customers
- Ability to communicate highly complex information clearly and simply to information users in an NHS setting and understand and translate their information requirements.
Desirable
- Ability to help information users appreciate the value and purpose of corporate data
- Ability to interpret guidance and other technical documents for new national requirements and put into application
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Detailed, expert-level, knowledge of NHS data standards
- An in depth knowledge of healthcare information systems or other process based systems
- Advanced expert knowledge of the use of IT Systems and reporting tools (incl. Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Business Object)
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of any other reporting tools, statistical analyst package or database tools
- Knowledge of current Foundation Trust information systems (e.g. PAS, Medway)
Qualifications
Essential
- Advanced understanding of the principles of Informatics to degree level or equivalent experience.
- 'A' Level Mathematics or equivalent in computing/applications/IT or related discipline
Desirable
- Degree in Health Informatics or related discipline
- Recent professional training in the use of a Business Intelligence reporting tool (preferably Business Object)
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).
