Senior Surveillance Analyst
Job summary
The Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) team is seeking an enthusiastic, innovative and experienced Surveillance Analyst to join the team on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of healthcare surveillance, supporting the development of data-driven approaches to improve patient safety, infection prevention and clinical outcomes across one of the largest NHS trusts in the country.
The successful post holder will lead the development and maintenance of surveillance and reporting systems across IPC and antimicrobial stewardship, bringing together modern systems design, data management and surveillance methodologies. They will provide high-quality intelligence to support operational, clinical and strategic decision-making, ensuring that reporting requirements are delivered accurately and efficiently.
Working closely with clinical teams, digital services and the Trust's Business Intelligence function, the post holder will play a key role in strengthening the integration of surveillance data within wider organisational intelligence and performance frameworks, helping to support future developments in healthcare analytics and population health surveillance.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will work as part of the Infection Prevention and Control team and act as lead developer for surveillance and reporting systems supporting IPC, healthcare-associated infection surveillance and antimicrobial stewardship programmes.
- They will be responsible for delivering high-quality analytical outputs, developing innovative reporting solutions and ensuring compliance with local and national reporting requirements.
- The role will involve close collaboration with clinical services, digital teams and the central Business Intelligence function to support the continued development of integrated surveillance and intelligence capabilities across the Trust.
- The post holder will contribute to service evaluation, quality improvement and research initiatives, whilst supporting the modernisation and automation of data collection, analysis and reporting processes that inform patient care, operational performance and strategic planning.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Experience
- Expert knowledge of database design and formatting using SQL and MS Access analysis and computerised software
- Proven track record of designing and developing a front-end clinical/informatics platform.
- Advance skills in the use of Excel, SQL and MS Access platforms. Experience in a role involving analysis, investigation and resolution of complex analytical queries
- Operational experience in an analyst or senior analyst role.
- Working knowledge in the use of R programming language in design and development of front-end analytics platforms.
Education
- Degree level qualification or equivalent training and/or experience
- Relevant clinical background or demonstrable understanding of the clinical arena
- MSc level qualification in an information management related field
Skills/knowledge/abilities
- Able to identify areas for improvement and implement processes as appropriate
- Understanding of providing excellent customer service
- Knowledge of medical terminology and human physiology.
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
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Trust Wide
London
W2 1NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/