Senior Information Analyst - EPR
Job summary
This role will sit within the Analytics arm of the Trusts Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Project. The post holder will be responsible for the testing and reconciliation of a wide range of data.
The role will also be responsible for the creation of reports within Power BI, SSRS, Excel and other software to ensure the Trust can report key performance indicators prior to and on Go Live. The data being used will be across ED, Inpatients, Outpatients, Theatres, RTT and many others so will provide an opportunity to be involved in all facets of data reporting at the Trust.
This is an opportunity to help shape the reporting within the Trust and provides a wide range of opportunities.
You will need a keen eye for detail and a high level of resilience to work through complex datasets providing robust testing and validation techniques to ensure that the data in the new EPR system meets the highest of data quality standards.
You will liaise with many stakeholders across the Trust and externally so will need to have the ability to explain complex datasets. You will be required to think laterally when it comes to problem solving and work with others to find the best solution.
If you have a keen eye for detail, enjoy problem solving and can interpret user requirements from initial idea to a final output then this role would be one for you.
Specific NHS experience is key for this role to ensure work can begin immediately on the project.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be directly involved in complex pieces of work to help the Trust in ensuring information is available to provide General Managers, Trust Execs and external bodies with timely and accurate information to help in decision making on key performance metrics pre and post Go Live of a new Electronic Patient Record (EPR).
The post holder will also have an expert knowledge of matters relating to a specific area such as but not limited to; Income generation with National Tariff, Elective Pathway management (such as Referral To Treatment), Emergency Pathway Management, the delivery of projects relating to new ways of working and change, and the interrogation and analysis of service specific systems with a high level of understanding around data quality and assurance.
The post holder should be able to advise staff within the Information Department, EPR Project and others within the Trust on areas of change that are occurring and areas of potential issue and the impact this will have by using high level statistical analysis.
The post holder will conduct detailed testing and reconciliation of large and complex datasets providing assurance to the EPR Project on the accuracy of all reports produced within the Information Department as well as the creation of new reports using different software packages such as Power BI.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including: o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
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Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
- Advanced knowledge and application of SQL (structured query language).
- Proven skills in using Windows based packages in particular spreadsheets and relational databases to an expert level.
- Proven experience in using Trust specific software to an expert level for developing management information reports.
- Good understanding of key performance targets within the NHS and the challenges facing the organisation in achieving them.
- Detailed knowledge of data definitions with the ability to interpret and implement guidance according to information definitions
- Excellent understanding of the patient pathway, Trust data collection systems, particularly the PAS system.
- Strong and proven ability to interpret users' requirements and demonstrate a range of examples putting together a total package of various information elements to fulfil a specific reporting need.
- Quickly and expertly identifying inconsistencies in data.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Assimilate and disseminate information, which can often be highly complex, in a quick and accurate fashion
- Ability to demonstrate a range of complex problem-solving skills, assessing all options before selecting the most appropriate solution.
Qualifications & Training
- Educated to degree level standard or equivalent ability gained through experience in relevant discipline.
- Significant working experience in an information related role/discipline with a proven track record and achievement in this field.
- Evidence of excellence and expertise in current or previous information role.
Personal Attributes & Skills
- Strong ability in interpreting as user's requirements and advising them on what information would best suit their purpose.
- Must have excellent communication skills both verbal and written, also can communicate at all levels including the delivery of complex ideas and solutions in an easily understood way including breaking down barriers to understanding.
- Confident to participate at meetings and lead for areas of expertise.
- Pro-active and able to identify and act upon opportunities for improvement.
- Ability to multi-task, working on several work packages simultaneously, catering for constant interruptions whilst meeting strict and competing deadlines.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to initiate and manage an extensive and complex workload efficiently
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.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/