Divisional Information Manager - Partnerships (Band 7)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Develop and establish data pipelines from source systems to the Trust data warehouse including all elements of extract, transform and load processes using appropriate tools
• 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 regulator inspections. This includes compiling evidence of compliance, such as audit results, patient feedback, and quality improvement initiatives, to demonstrate the organisations 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 Divisions 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
• Present reporting and analysis to appropriate boards and committees
• Support the Senior Information 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 Senior Information Manager and Head of Performance and Information as and when requested

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification / experience relevant to the work undertaken within NHS Foundation Trust Information Services Team

• Masters level in mathematics/statistics or equivalent experience/knowledge

Knowledge

• In-depth specialist knowledge of NHS Information Standards and how these apply to the regulatory / contractual frameworks of a Foundation Trust
• Detailed knowledge of the clinical services / patient pathways within an acute setting and the associated information demands of each
• Knowledge of key information issues within the NHS including the commissioning process, Payment by Results, Information Governance and performance management
• Knowledge of the NHS England's Information Strategy and how it applies in a Foundation Trust setting.

• Understanding of the clinical coding process and the derivation of Healthcare Resource Groups (HRGs)
• Understanding of the annual Reference Cost and National Payment Systems processes

Skills

• Specific / in-depth knowledge of SQL, Microsoft Excel, Reporting Services and PowerBI
• Competent in the user of data transformation tools including python, SQL Serber Integration Services
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to present complex issues to a range of target audiences

• Working understanding of SQL Server Integration Services and Analytical Services
• Working understanding of data warehouse design and underlying data structures

Experience

• Line management of a small team of information analysts within a NHS Foundation Trust
• Specialist experience of statistical / analytical techniques applied within an NHS Foundation Trust setting
• Extensive experience of extracting, collating and presenting information from different systems

• Experience of working within an Acute Trust
• Previous NHS experience
• Experience of SystmOne

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk