Information Analyst - Information & Performance
Job summary
We are recruiting for an Information Analystwho shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
The Information Analyst role will be required to assist the information team in particular the Senior Information Analysts to meet the internal and external information reporting requirements of the Trust.
You will be expected to develop reports and help end users to analyse and interpret the information disseminated by the Information Team. They will take responsibility for specific areas of activity and take the lead in making recommendations for improvements where necessary with regards to the monitoring of activity, performance, data quality and data collection systems.
You will be expected to develop expertise in specific areas and will also be expected to develop an understanding of all areas of the service.
You will ensure daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly information flows are met in accordance with the requirements of the Trust and external stakeholders, and to provide managers with timely and accurate information which will support performance requirements and inform the strategic decision-making process.
Our Values are I nclude, R espect, and I mprove. It is important that you understand and refer to our values during your recruitment process and beyond!
Main duties of the job
Analysis and interpretation of data to support data-driven decision-making.
Providing specialist and expert knowledge to Divisions.
End-user support for software including Excel, SQL and Power BI.
Developing reports to agreed specifications and advise end-users.
Agreement on annual objectives with line manager and participation in a regular process of appraisal and review.
Undertaking appropriate training courses as identified as part of the appraisal process to effectively carry out the responsibilities of the post.
About us
At East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now
We run the following hospitals:
- The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
- New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
- Hertford County, Hertford
- Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know.
We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
- Education to degree level or equivalent relevant NHS experience
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
- Master's degree in mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computing or other primary science subject, or specific Information-related experience
Previous Experience
- A thorough knowledge of Excel, Word, Access, and Outlook
- Experience of one or more computer programming languages
- Experience working in an Information environment
- Experience working in a Health care setting
Skills
- Advanced knowledge and highly skilled in the use of MS Excel
- Able to analyse, present and interpret several data sources
- Able to understand different data queries
- Able to identify information requirements Intermediate SQL skills- data management, interrogation & analysis products
Knowledge
- A thorough knowledge of Excel, Word, Access, and Outlook
- Understanding of NHS data standards, information governance requirements and the principles of data quality management
- Knowledge of NHS performance measures and regulation
- Knowledge of clinical terminology
Other Requirements
- Logical and analytical approach to problem solving
- Works well within a team or alone when required
- Attentive to detail and accuracy
- Able to work with integrity, to tight timescales and deadlines
- Able to organise and prioritise workload accordingly
- Can use own initiative where appropriate
- Good communicator at all levels
- Able to establish and maintain good relationships with service users and external parties
- Willing to share experience and knowledge with others as appropriate
- Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
- Role model our Trust values every day
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.
Employer details
Employer name
East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address
Avnet House
Rutherford Close
Stevenage
SG1 2EF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/