EPR Acceleration - Data Migration Analyst

Job description

Job responsibilities

The implementation forms an integral part of an innovative and exciting Clinical Transformation programme that will be enabled by a comprehensive digital experience, incorporating a wide range of EPR functionality required to deliver excellent patient care.

The Data Migration Analyst will lead on the data migration as part of the EPR Acceleration Programme, transferring from existing legacy data and records solutions into defined target solutions within the infrastructure including but not limited to the PAS, Historical Records archive, and Data Warehouse(s).

Under the limited direction of the Associate Director of BI and the Associate Director of IT, and in accordance with the Data Migration Strategy, the role will fulfil the Trusts obligations to the Data Migration infrastructure, processes, and skills to drive and lead on all necessary Data Migration activities, including the collection, analysis, modelling, and reporting of complex data being migrated for the Programme.

The Data Migration Analyst will develop and manage complex plans including milestones and outcomes that progress will be managed against and that reporting and assurance are in line with requirements.

Co-ordination of Team and EPR Board in relation to meeting programme targets.

The role will work in harmony with the expert advice and guidance to the specialist Data Migration services to prepare the data records for migration. This will involve multiple iterations of the same process (test loads and verification assurance mechanisms before, during and post Go-Lives), interpreting the outputs of migration tools and acting upon them to prepare for the next iteration.

The role will require high levels of concentration on complex data, an eye for detail, be methodical and thorough with a passion for problem solving, ensuring existing data is available on day 1 of each Go-Live to the required quality.

The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of the development, management, including analysing business requirements, planning and managing data quality tasks and working with the Trusts Data Migration partner. Ensuring that the data migrated into the new EPR is of good quality (complete, relevant, useable) and that business benefits of the EPR Programme in relation to the quality of the data migrated are realised.

To resolve issues that arise as part of the data quality process, handling complex, sensitive and contentious information in an appropriate manner, using detailed analysis where there are conflicts and/or a range of option to consider

They will be able to provide and present clear and high-quality data at senior management level meetings ensuring accuracy of information and advising on the Trusts position and necessary actions to ensure go-live to internal and external audiences.

The role will lead on maintenance of Data Migration Implementation plan and Risks ensuring that appropriate mitigations are in place. Use own judgement in escalating as required or proposing alternative plans to meet delivery targets.

The applicant will use their own initiative scope and oversee pre-migration Data Quality activities in conjunction with legacy and designated System Managers and Information Asset Owners.

The post holder will provide expert technical knowledge relating to EPR Data Quality and Data Migration within a UK Healthcare environment and will be able to communicate complex issues to a wide range of staff across the Trust. Significant experience within Healthcare Data Migration that covers the responsibilities specified to resolve issues that arise as part of the programme management process, handling complex, sensitive and contentious information in an appropriate manner.

Translate and communicate expert technical advice and methodology to non-IT Specialists in a clear, concise and understandable manner.

The role will advise the post Go-Live data quality capability to protect solution benefits.

The EPR Data Migration Analyst will ensure:

compliance with Standing Financial Instructions.

Manage the data migration contract and budget spend

capital and revenue budget allocation is not exceeded in any one year

delegated budget responsibility

Person Specification

Qualifications Knowledge/ Previous experience

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience at working at this level (preferably in an IT or Mathematics discipline)
• Previous experience of Data Migration activities in a Healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of modern Data Migration and Data Quality techniques, acquired through equivalent experience or training
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Extensive experience of NHS regulatory records processes and governance.
• Risk management experience of both Operational and Programme Risks
• Specialist knowledge and awareness of Data Mapping and Verification processes.
• Knowledge of common Healthcare Data Quality issues and resolutions.

• Knowledge and understanding of the NHS and its structures.
• ECDL working towards or completed.
• Knowledge of Data Modelling.
• informatics professional body
• Good knowledge of Data
• Acquisition, Data Extraction and Switching Service processes.
• NHS Procurement processes.

Skills

• Positive approach to problem solving.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with complex and sensitive information
• Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with a range of Stakeholders.
• Ability to operate effectively in a changing environment.
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to provide and present high quality data at Senior Management level.

• An advanced working knowledge of Microsoft products.
• SQL report writing skills.
• Working knowledge of other computer software packages including MS Power BI and Tableau.

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Lewisham Town Hall

Catford

SE6 4RU

Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/