Job summary
The Healthcare Analytics department within Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a new Senior Analyst to join the team within its Analysis and Reporting function.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual who has established analyst experience to join us. The Healthcare Analytics department is pivotal to ensuring the data and analytics needs of the organisation are met and in supporting the organisation to make data driven, evidence based, decisions.
You will have a range of responsibilities including shared line management of a small number of analysts (for cover), regular reporting, adhoc analysis and insight, and new report development using Power BI.
The team are currently working remotely and this role is being advertised as a remote role subject to the candidate having a suitable space to work from. There is the option to work from the office if the candidate prefers, in which case the base would be at our Corporate Hub in Southend on sea.
Main duties of the job
The Healthcare Analytics department is part of the Planning and Performance Directorate. It is comprised of the following functions: Analysis and Reporting, Data Warehousing and Reporting Solutions, Commissioning Information, Insight and Engagement.
The Senior Analyst is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high quality support across a wide range of areas within planned and unplanned care. The team is responsible for the submission of statutory returns, production of regular reporting, development of new reports in Power BI and completion of ad hoc data requests for the Trust. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of core functions within the team ensuring that information provided is accurate, complete, timely and adds value.
You will need to have extensive analytics experience as well as experience of extracting, processing and analysing data from different source systems. It is not essential for you to have had experience managing staff so if you are looking to step up into a role with management responsibility we can support you.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and motivating a small and personable sub team, which will involve day to day line management as well as planning and prioritising workloads.
The Senior Analyst will work closely with a range of colleagues across Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust using knowledge of information systems and information flows to provide analysis and insights to help resolve current challenges. This is a varied and dynamic role, where focus can often switch depending on the current pressures that the Trust is facing whether that is annual winter pressures, a pandemic or staff strikes. This will enable the successful candidate to get an excellent understanding of the workings of the NHS and make a difference. Alongside this, the individual will be responsible for ensuring the submission of accurate and complete activity and waiting list reports to NHSE/I, to ensure that the performance of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust can be accurately monitored at a regional and national level.
The Senior Analyst will also be expected to use knowledge and skills to automate routine processes and ensure the continual development and redesign of processes to maximise accuracy and efficiency. This will involve spotting opportunities for development in Power BI and being responsible for this development from the design stage to publication.
Please see the accompanying job description for further details of the responsibilities of the Senior Analyst.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and motivating a small and personable sub team, which will involve day to day line management as well as planning and prioritising workloads.
The Senior Analyst will work closely with a range of colleagues across Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust using knowledge of information systems and information flows to provide analysis and insights to help resolve current challenges. This is a varied and dynamic role, where focus can often switch depending on the current pressures that the Trust is facing whether that is annual winter pressures, a pandemic or staff strikes. This will enable the successful candidate to get an excellent understanding of the workings of the NHS and make a difference. Alongside this, the individual will be responsible for ensuring the submission of accurate and complete activity and waiting list reports to NHSE/I, to ensure that the performance of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust can be accurately monitored at a regional and national level.
The Senior Analyst will also be expected to use knowledge and skills to automate routine processes and ensure the continual development and redesign of processes to maximise accuracy and efficiency. This will involve spotting opportunities for development in Power BI and being responsible for this development from the design stage to publication.
Please see the accompanying job description for further details of the responsibilities of the Senior Analyst.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum degree level qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Information Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using advanced IT skills with Microsoft office specifically including MS Excel
- Experience of working in an NHS information environment in an information management role
- Extensive experience of extracting, processing and analysing data
- Experience of writing SQL queries
Desirable
- Experience of effective staff management
- Knowledge of Data Protection and Data Quality issues
- Experience of developing Power BI reports
Job Related Skills
Essential
- Thorough understanding of NHS data definitions and reporting requirements
- Able to successfully implement/support change and service improvement
- Ability to clearly communicate complex ideas to a non technical audience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum degree level qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Information Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using advanced IT skills with Microsoft office specifically including MS Excel
- Experience of working in an NHS information environment in an information management role
- Extensive experience of extracting, processing and analysing data
- Experience of writing SQL queries
Desirable
- Experience of effective staff management
- Knowledge of Data Protection and Data Quality issues
- Experience of developing Power BI reports
Job Related Skills
Essential
- Thorough understanding of NHS data definitions and reporting requirements
- Able to successfully implement/support change and service improvement
- Ability to clearly communicate complex ideas to a non technical audience
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).
