Information Analyst
Job summary
The post holder will be required to support the delivery and maintenance of Business Intelligence (BI) solutions, delivering key information, intelligence and data metrics.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
o Assist in the delivery of Business Intelligence (BI) solutions to support organisational reporting requirements.o Interrogate information systems to produce routine and ad hoc reports for internal and external stakeholders.o Assist in the development and maintenance of service datasets, reports and presentation tools.o Analyse, interpret and present data and information.o Respond to queries relating to data, reports and analysis, investigating anomalies and supporting the accuracy and reliability of information.
About us
Working as part of OneLSC, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHNHSFT) is committed to delivering patient and organisational benefits through the use of Information Technology. BTHNHSFT has a wide range of development and improvement projects planned, including the further roll out of the IMS Maxims Electronic Patient Record functionality as part of the Digital Level-Up Programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Develop, adapt, design and adjust datasets to support effective monitoring and development of services based on sound information and data on service use / quality measures
2. Communicate effectively with managers and users to promote understanding of the analytical and statistical methods used and the confidence of users in the methods and techniques used
3. Deal with questions and queries on data, reports and analyses, investigate anomalies and offer solutions and corrections as appropriate to ensure confidence in the informatics tools used.
4. Support the implementation and on-going maintenance of business intelligence solutions, to deliver information reports in an accurate, timely and consistent manner.
5. Develop and maintain skills in SQL, database administration and data analysis. Utilise skills in SQL, to query the Data Warehouse
6. Support with submissions and statutory and non-statutory returns to Commissioners/NHS Digital as required to meet national and local expectations of information provision.
7. Respond to specific requests for information as required for example Freedom of Information requests. Interrogating databases and extracting relevant information for bespoke reports.
8. Contribute to the development of standard reports for partner organisations and services. Liaise with colleagues in related areas to gather information where necessary and establish robust datasets / reports to develop confidence in informatics. Take responsibility for one or more specific information systems as required.
9. Take part in working parties and groups to provide input on the information requirements, for good decision making. Propose changes to working practices as a result of changed circumstances, guidelines or new developments.
10. Offer day to day support and assistance to others in own work area. Co-ordinate or allocate work to subordinate staff and monitor work performance.
11. Offer advice to information users to develop full functionality of systems and return on investment to stakeholders.
12. Undertake surveys or audits as necessary to support service / quality / information analysis /investigation.
13. Adopt a customer focussed response in line with information section performance / quality indicators.
14. Such other duties as may be assigned and commensurate with the band / post
The above list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be fully comprehensive and may be amended to take account of changing circumstances or requirements following consultation with the post holder.
Person Specification
EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS
- Good level of general education
- Relevant degree or equivalent training or experience i.e. Information or related area
- ECDL or equivalent
- Evidence of professional and/or personal development
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
- Experience in Informatics in a large/complex organisation
- Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
- Experience of writing and maintaining SQL scripts
- Relevant experience of business intelligence software
- Experience of NHS information systems and use of information across the NHS (Acute and/or Community)
- Knowledge of relational database theory
SKILLS AND ABILITY
- Information analysis skills
- Ability to learn and apply programming skills
- Excellent numeracy and statistical methods skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Flexible approach to working hours
- Ability to work as part of a team and to work on own
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
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Blackpool Stadium
Blackpool
FY1 6JX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/