Principal Data Analyst
Job summary
This is an exciting lead analysis role joining a multi award winningData and Analysis department. (Royal Statistical Society Florence Nightingale Award 2022; Health Service Journal Driving Change thorough Data and Analytics 2024).
The post holder will support the provision of high quality data to clinical and operational colleagues. The post holder will have experience of reporting from large and complicated healthcare datasets to support and develop analytical reporting to help the trust improve the healthcare of the population we serve.
You will be passionate about data and analysis and will embrace new technology and statistical approaches to engage and encourage stakeholders throughout the trust to use data to support evidence based decision making.
You will be supported by the departments strategic training plan following NHS England's National Competency Framework.
This is a London office based role involving significant face to face interaction presenting analysis at face to face workshops, masterclasses and away days.
Main duties of the job
The ability to analyse, interpret and present, both face to face and virtually, complex data and information from a variety of sources and formats into information that is consistent, accurate, relevant and appropriate for use by a variety of audiences.
You will be a self-motivated, capable and adaptable Data Analyst with strong database query skills (SQL) to take a leading role in meeting the ever-growing business intelligence needs of our Services in East London. The post holder will have excellent data analysis skills and the ability to present complex data and information using Power BI, Excel or similar visualisation tools.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for full details.
The ability to analyse, interpret and present, both face to face and virtually, complex data and information from a variety of sources and formats into information that is consistent, accurate, relevant and appropriate for use by a variety of audiences.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
- Degree in a relevant discipline or relevant experience to an equivalent
- Evidence of continuous Professional development in Data and Analysis.
Experience
- Extremely numerate and able to analyse and interpret data and information accurately and effectively both face to face and virtually
- Experience of using SQL to manipulate data.
- Experience of working with NHS datasets, and knowledge of the NHS data dictionary definitions
- Knowledge of Quality Improvement.
Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to communicate effectively highly complex information to all staff groups in virtual and face to face environments, workshops and away days
- Understanding of the workings of a Mental and Community Health provider organisation
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 London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
East London NHS Foundation Trust, The Green
1 Roger Dowley Court, Russia Lane
London
E2 9NJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/