Data Visualisation and Automation Lead

Job responsibilities

• Subject matter expert on methods to improve value, supporting both core teams and customers, and new customers and projects
• Develop a portfolio of scalable BI tools and methods to support NHS initiatives to improve value, including QIPP and Right Care, building on generic methods such as benchmarking, horizon scanning and scenario modelling.
• Undertake complex and innovative analytics for customers and internal stakeholders, presenting results to a wide range of audiences
• As part of a wider CSU team, support delivery of tools and methods, and evaluation and benefits realisation of Right Care
• Lead on the automation programmes of the Innovation department
• Work across SCW and our partners to identify opportunities to improve efficiencies and reduce waste
• Lead on developing the profile of CSU service in this area
• The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.
• The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department or Directorate and the Organisation.
• Communicate, provide and present highly complex information in formal and informal settings to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to:
  • Transformation and Analytics leadership teams and other SCW CSU colleagues
  • Information colleagues throughout the wider South, Central and West CSU
  • Key contacts and senior decision makers within SCW CSU customer organisations
  • Key contacts at NHS England and other strategic bodies leading value based programmes of work (e.g. Right Care, New Models of Care)

• Participate in relevant internal and external working groups / projects, services and initiatives which may be highly complex, sensitive, political and contain contentious information with the aim of providing information and analytical advice to the teams.
• Nurture key relationships and maintain networks internally and externally, including national networks and with CSU Strategy and Transformation colleagues
• Negotiate with stakeholders and prioritise demands, particularly where there may be conflicting non-negotiable deadlines
• Deputise for the Head Data Architect, as and when required

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• Patient First - Customer Excellence
• Aspirational
• Collaborative
• Insightful
• Respectful

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
• Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
• Experience in communications and stakeholder management
• Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals.

Desirable

• Member of relevant professional body

Communication

Essential

• Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders/customers on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups/customers
• Negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change
• Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands

Autonomy

Essential

• Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others
• Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales and within financial constraints

Equality & Diversity

Essential

• Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.

Other

Essential

• Experience of researching best practice (globally, private and public sector), interpreting its relevance and processes/ practices which could be implemented successfully to achieve system reform (advising on policy implementation)
• Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals. Completer/Finisher
• Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
• Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes

Desirable

• Experience of project principles techniques and tools (e.g. Prince 2 and Managing Successful Projects)

Skills & Capabilities

Essential

• Microsoft PowerBI
• Microsoft T-SQL
• Microsoft Power Platform
• Extensive analytical experience

Desirable

• SQL Server Analysis Services

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).