Trainee Information Analyst (Apprentice)
Job summary
We're looking for a curious, motivated Trainee Information Analyst (Band 4) to join our Business Intelligence team. You'll gain hands-on experience turning data into clear, meaningful reports while working towards a Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship.With structured learning and support from experienced colleagues, you'll develop skills in SQL, data analysis and visualisation, helping teams use information to understand and improve services. If you enjoy solving problems, have an eye for detail and are keen to learn, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
o Be enrolled on a structured accredited learning programme working towards a Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship qualification.o Assist in the delivery of Business Intelligence (BI) solutions to support organisational reporting and information requirements.o Learn to 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 Learn to interpret and present information in a clear and meaningful way for a range of audiences.o Respond to routine queries relating to data, reports and analysis, with support from senior colleagues.
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
MAIN DUTIES
1. The post holder will progressively develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to undertake the full duties of an Information Analyst under supervision
2. Provide support in the development, adaptation and design of Trust service datasets under the guidance of senior colleagues.
3. Respond to 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 in the Trust.
4. Support the implementation and on-going maintenance of business intelligence solutions, to deliver information reports in an accurate, timely and consistent manner.
5. Learn and develop skills in SQL, database administration and data analysis.
6. Support in the validation and completion of submissions and statutory and non-statutory returns to Commissioners as required to meet national and local expectations of information provision.
7. Assist with responding to specific requests for information as required for example Freedom of Information requests. Interrogating databases and extracting relevant information for bespoke reports.
8. Offer advice to information users to develop full functionality of systems and return on investment to stakeholders.
9. Undertake surveys or audits as necessary to support service / quality / information analysis /investigation.
10. Adopt a customer-focused response in line with information section performance / quality indicators.
11. 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 Level 3 qualification such as A levels in an appropriate subject or have completed an advanced apprenticeship.
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
- Good knowledge of MS Excel
- Experience or knowledge of SQL or other coding languages
SKILLS AND ABILITY
- Good problem-solving skills
- Ability to learn and apply programming skills
- Good numeracy and statistical methods skills
- Good 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/