Deputy Head of Business Intelligence, Band 8b
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Deputy Head of BI (Intelligence) to join our Business Intelligence & Insight Department. This senior leadership role is central to driving the development of high-quality intelligence across the Trust and ensuring that robust, insightful analysis supports operational performance, clinical care and strategic planning.
The post holder will provide senior leadership within the BI function and will deputise for the Deputy CDIO/CDAO when required. They will lead key elements of the Trust's analytics work programme particularly centred on organisational engagement relating to improved coding, champion the transition from reporting to surfacing intelligence, and work closely with Divisions, corporate teams and senior clinical leaders.
We are looking for an experienced analytical leader with experience working with complex health data and the ability to communicate insights clearly to a wide range of audiences. The successful candidate will be collaborative, proactive and committed to using data and evidence to support better outcomes for patients and support the organisation to strengthen its evidence based decision making.
The proposed interview date is: 5th May
Main duties of the job
They will:
- Lead and represent the BI function across the organisation, raising its profile and demonstrating its strategic value
- Drive the Trust's development towards a data-driven decision-making environment, including the use of varied data sources to surface intelligence rather than simply reporting data
- Lead benchmarking work, identify data-quality trends and act as a key stakeholder in improving data maturity across the Trust
- Support and shape the continued development of the Trust's clinical coding programme, including service engagement and data-quality improvement initiatives
- Oversee the production of high-quality intelligence, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with statutory and governance requirements
- Ensure BI processes and procedures are well-documented and aligned to departmental, digital and organisational strategies
- Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving information environment, maintaining attention to detail and high standards under pressure
About us
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the county, with over 9,000 staff providing high-quality care across two acute hospital sites. We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment where staff are valued, developed and empowered to deliver excellent services. Our organisation offers generous staff benefits, flexible working opportunities, access to the NHS Pension Scheme and a strong focus on health and wellbeing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide senior leadership across the BI function, deputising for the Deputy CDIO/CDAO when required
- Lead the development of the Trusts analytics maturity, ensuring intelligence supports operational and strategic priorities
- Build strong working relationships with Divisions and promote BI as an embedded, trusted partner
- Lead programmes relating to benchmarking, data quality and data maturity
- Support development of the Trusts clinical coding programme
- Contribute to the strategic direction of BI in alignment with the Digital Strategy
- Oversee the production of highquality intelligence, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery
- Maintain detailed documentation of BI processes and procedures
- Work across sites as required and manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Post Graduate Qualification or experience
- Extensive experience in this or a similar role
- Evidence of professional continuous development
- Leadership or management Training
Knowledge & Skills
- Demonstrate Experience Management & Analytics
- Demonstrate Indepth Knowledge of NHS Data, Data Standards & Coding Principles
- Demonstrate good SQL & Excel skills and aptitude
- Demonstrate ability to think strategically and deliver innovative solutions to complex problems
- Strong Understanding of Data Governance, IG & DQ frameworks
- Expertise in BI Tools & modern data platforms
Experience
- Demonstrate Leadership inc ability to motivate staff whilst ensuring Trust objectives are met, together with staff, personal professional and development needs
- Experience of working with complex data and working with varied staffing group to influence results
- Excellent project manager skills and organisational skills
- Ability to lead change, influence culture and embed BI maturity across a large 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.
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Riverside House
Cheltenham
GL53 7QE
Employer's website
https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/