Information Analyst
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced analyst to work within the Information Management & Performance Team at East SussexHealthcare NHS Trust. This is an innovative role where creativity and initiative will be encouraged to help shape our future self-service interactive reporting and predictive modelling needs.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a bright team player who is enthusiastic, analytical with strong numerical ability and who can thrive in a busy, fast pacedenvironment. Whilst an NHS Trust background would be an advantage, this is not essential. You will need to demonstrate advanced SQL andExcel skills, as these are pivotal in this role. You will be able to prioritise, work to tight deadlines as well as have excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description.
For any further questions or queries then please contact the appointed manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Good general level of education including maths and English
- Evidence of continued professional development to degree level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Experience
- 3-5 years' experience of undertaking analysis of data to support business decision making using large data sets.
- Experienced in the use of relational databases and MS Excel spreadsheet.
- Knowledge / experience of Microsoft SQL server
- 3-5 years' experience of working in the NHS
- Knowledge / experience of NHS datasets and care pathways
- Experience of the development and release cycle.
- Experience of Microsoft SQL reporting platforms
Skills
- The ability to exercise own initiative and work independently to achieve objectives and deadlines.
- The ability to manage both a high quality service to meet the demands of the business division and maintain a close professional working relationship with the wider information service.
- Skills in developing, maintaining and manipulating highly accurate and complex information systems such as databases or spreadsheets.
- Good working Knowledge and skills in the use of MSSQL and MS Excel.
- Excellent problem solving skills to the development of advanced analytical methodologies.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A high level of interpersonal skills.
- The ability to plan, prioritise and assign tasks to support staff.
- The ability to work and concentrate in a busy and demanding environment.
Knowledge
- A general understanding of the NHS and key developments shaping the information agenda.
- NHS Information and data modelling concepts
- NHS data standards and terminology, including clinical datasets.
- Thorough understanding and knowledge of relational databases, information reporting and advanced queries.
- Good knowledge of the Data Protection Act 2018 and ability to work confidentially with patient level information.
- NHS Data Dictionary
- Working knowledge of R language and concepts
- Working knowledge of ASP.net
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 Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Conquest Hospital
Hastings
TN37 7RD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/