Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Senior Information Analyst

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, pro-active team player to join the Performance and Informatics service.

You will be responsible for the production of timely and accurate information for the Trusts Children Young People and Families & Specialist Primary Care Service Delivery Unit including monitoring of waiting times for this service.

You will need strong data analytical skills, problem solving abilities, excellent communication skills and enjoy working flexibly under pressure in a small busy team. As the Trust moves to a more automated reporting process, you will have the opportunity to use and develop skills to influence how reporting will be accessible in the future.

In addition to experience in an information role and working with the NHS, you will need to demonstrate the ability to interpret and report data in a format which is understood by operational staff, senior management and external stakeholders. Experience of writing SQL, Power BI and Excel is essential.

The role is 37.5 hours over 5 days per week and will involve working from our Trust HQ in Worcester and home working.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Please note the Trust will not provide sponsorship to work for this role, to apply you must have current right to work in the UK status.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the provision of information and data management to support all business areas of the Service Delivery Unit. The key objectives of the post are:

Collate, validate, analyse and present patient activity and information to support performance management, commissioning and the Service Delivery Unit Senior Management.

Compile and submit data for national and local statutory returns.

Be responsible for the production of waiting list information including information to support waiting list initiatives. Bring to the attention of senior managers any anomalies in information and details of any potential breaches of targets.

Represent the department at internal and external meetings regarding the information and data needs of the organisation.

Be responsible for ensuring the completeness and quality of data relating to the Trust and resolving any issues in a timely manner.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

  • 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
  • Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
  • Flexible and agile working opportunities
  • Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
  • Wide range of supportive staff networks
  • Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.

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Details

Date posted

29 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9798-1133

Job locations

2 Kings Court

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1JR


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
  • You understand that we will not provide sponsorship to work for this role.

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience in an Information position within the NHS or health and care sector.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Advanced IT Skills including SQL, Power BI and Excel

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Knowledge

Essential

  • An advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  • In depth knowledge of NHS information requirements and data flows

Desirable

  • In depth knowledge of the commissioning and waiting list processes
Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
  • You understand that we will not provide sponsorship to work for this role.

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience in an Information position within the NHS or health and care sector.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Advanced IT Skills including SQL, Power BI and Excel

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Knowledge

Essential

  • An advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  • In depth knowledge of NHS information requirements and data flows

Desirable

  • In depth knowledge of the commissioning and waiting list processes

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

2 Kings Court

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1JR


Employer's website

https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

2 Kings Court

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1JR


Employer's website

https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Informatics Manager

Stephen Sidwell

stephen.sidwell@nhs.net

07815311432

Details

Date posted

29 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9798-1133

Job locations

2 Kings Court

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1JR


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