Divisional Information Manager - Corporate (Band 7)

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

This is a key role in enhancing the quality of healthcare services by providing comprehensive analytics, insights, and intelligence across the domains of Quality, Finance, and People and Organisational Development.

This position involves the extraction, analysis, and interpretation of data to support decision-making processes and improve operational efficiency within the NHS.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of healthcare data, and the ability to communicate complex information effectively. A background in health informatics, data science, or a related field, along with experience in the NHS or healthcare sector, is highly desirable. This role is pivotal in driving data-informed decision-making and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the NHS.

Main duties of the job

velop and implement robust data analytics frameworks to monitor and evaluate performance metrics related to quality of care, financial management, and workforce development. Generate regular reports and dashboards to present findings to stakeholders.

Collaborate with clinical and operational teams to identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and trends. Provide actionable insights that inform strategic planning and operational improvements.

Support initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care and safety by analysing quality data and facilitating the implementation of best practices across the organisation

About us

We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:

  • Cycle to Work
  • Travel Scheme
  • Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
  • Onsite Nursery
  • Buying and Selling Annual Leave
  • Car Leasing
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee Health and Wellbeing
  • Extensive Reward Scheme
  • Counselling Service
  • Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
  • Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our values:

We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:

  • Committed to Quality of Care
  • Compassion
  • Working together for patients
  • Improving Lives
  • Everyone Counts
  • Respect and Dignity

Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.

Date posted

03 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

423-6947505

Job locations

Airedale General Hospital

Steeton

BD20 6TD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Work closely with finance teams to understand and optimise processes to ensure efficient and effective data flows and reporting to ensure sustainable financial management.

Analyse workforce data to support recruitment, retention, and training initiatives. Provide insights into employee engagement and performance metrics to foster a positive organisational culture.

Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clinical staff, management, and regulatory bodies, to ensure alignment of data initiatives with organisational goals.

Play a key role in preparing reports and documentation required for CQC inspections. This includes compiling evidence of compliance, such as audit results, patient feedback, and quality improvement initiatives, to demonstrate theorganisations commitment to meeting regulatory standards.

Ensure adherence to data governance standards and compliance with relevant regulations, including data protection and confidentiality requirements.

Establish and maintain regular communication with key stakeholders from within supported Operational Division to discuss reporting requirements and progress against other deliverables

Manage the Information Services Change Process for the respective Operational Division and facilitate the prioritisation of work requests

Represent Information Services at key business meetings to promote the services of the team and obtain feedback on the quality of said services

Provide reporting related subject matter expertise on key business / IT development projects and undertake business analysis of new requirements resulting from such work

Review the efficiency of internal processes and associated technology solutions, identify and implement improvement opportunities

Support the Performance Manager and Head of Performance and Information in the development of the Information Services Strategy and any major internal projects

Provide cover for the Divisional Information Manager of other Operational Divisions as and when required

Deputise for the Performance Manager and Head of Performance and Information as and when requested

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work closely with finance teams to understand and optimise processes to ensure efficient and effective data flows and reporting to ensure sustainable financial management.

Analyse workforce data to support recruitment, retention, and training initiatives. Provide insights into employee engagement and performance metrics to foster a positive organisational culture.

Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clinical staff, management, and regulatory bodies, to ensure alignment of data initiatives with organisational goals.

Play a key role in preparing reports and documentation required for CQC inspections. This includes compiling evidence of compliance, such as audit results, patient feedback, and quality improvement initiatives, to demonstrate theorganisations commitment to meeting regulatory standards.

Ensure adherence to data governance standards and compliance with relevant regulations, including data protection and confidentiality requirements.

Establish and maintain regular communication with key stakeholders from within supported Operational Division to discuss reporting requirements and progress against other deliverables

Manage the Information Services Change Process for the respective Operational Division and facilitate the prioritisation of work requests

Represent Information Services at key business meetings to promote the services of the team and obtain feedback on the quality of said services

Provide reporting related subject matter expertise on key business / IT development projects and undertake business analysis of new requirements resulting from such work

Review the efficiency of internal processes and associated technology solutions, identify and implement improvement opportunities

Support the Performance Manager and Head of Performance and Information in the development of the Information Services Strategy and any major internal projects

Provide cover for the Divisional Information Manager of other Operational Divisions as and when required

Deputise for the Performance Manager and Head of Performance and Information as and when requested

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in an analytical role in the public sector

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in an analytical role in an acute NHS provider

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of using MSSQL, PowerBI technologies to analyse and present data

Desirable

  • Demonstrable use of AI and advance technologies for data analysis
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in an analytical role in the public sector

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in an analytical role in an acute NHS provider

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of using MSSQL, PowerBI technologies to analyse and present data

Desirable

  • Demonstrable use of AI and advance technologies for data analysis

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

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital

Steeton

BD20 6TD


Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital

Steeton

BD20 6TD


Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Performance Manager

Christopher Walton

christopher.walton3@nhs.net

01535652511

Date posted

03 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

423-6947505

Job locations

Airedale General Hospital

Steeton

BD20 6TD


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