Senior Information Analyst
Job summary
The Senior Information Analyst is a key member of the Digital Data &Technology (DDaT) Operations team, adding value for our patients throughimproving and developing information services across the Trust and widerhealth and care system.
Ensure the information is an effective component of the Trust's Digital Data& Technology (DDaT) target operating model, working alongside others,delivering continuous overall improvement.
This role is part of supporting the 'engine room' of DDaT operations,transitioning from outsourced arrangements to an in-house delivery model.
The post holder will support the Informatics Team Lead to ensure that theinformation team is able to successfully deliver on its service levelrequirements, working to transform trust data into timely accurateinformation.
The post holder will provide insight and business intelligence to supportdefined areas of operational delivery across the organisation. The postholder will ensure that information services deliver for the overall Trustvision.
They will ensure that essential systems, applications, infrastructure andinformation are enabled and managed with a consistent, expert andprofessional team, appropriate governance, structures, stakeholder buy-in,and supporting technology.
Main duties of the job
oSupport the business intelligence and information function to drive strategic decision-making to support the achievement of Trust and System objectives across the following areas; Statistics and planning, Benchmarking and Care Quality, Performance and Quality, Finance and Income Reporting, Activity and Cost, Operational Efficiency and Reporting.oGuide and enhance operational teams' understanding of the intelligence and insights provided, supporting the informatics lead and principal analysts to work alongside clinicians and operational teams to understand their pressures and enable data to drive supportive action.oSupport clinicians and managers in their use and interpretation of information and promote a culture of good data quality and effective use of information.oGain & maintain full working knowledge of the Trust's information systems, ensuring at all times that any changes which may impact on specific analyses are incorporated.o Produce & maintain routine information content using Trust information systems to meet Trust and NHS requirements and deadlinesoLiaise with Trust information users to understand their requirements, and to evaluate and advise them on an appropriate analysis and presentation.oWork closely with other colleagues ensuring triangulation between activity, finance, and workforce plans.oInterpret national policy, and lead the assessment of the impacts locally (in terms of activity, and performance).
About us
Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support the business intelligence and information function to drive strategic decision-making to support the achievement of Trust and System objectives across the following areas; Statistics and planning, Benchmarking and Care Quality, Performance and Quality, Finance and Income Reporting, Activity and Cost, Operational Efficiency and Reporting.Guide and enhance operational teams understanding of the intelligence and insights provided, supporting the informatics lead and principal analysts to work alongside clinicians and operational teams to understand their pressures and enable data to drive supportive action.Support clinicians and managers in their use and interpretation of information and promote a culture of good data quality and effective use of information.Gain & maintain full working knowledge of the Trust's information systems, ensuring at all times that any changes which may impact on specific analyses are incorporated.Gain and maintain an in-depth knowledge of the full RBH data model.Gain and maintain full working knowledge of in-house programming and presentational standards.Produce & maintain routine information content using Trust information systems to meet Trust and NHS requirements and deadlinesLiaise with Trust information users to understand their requirements, and to evaluate and advise them on an appropriate analysis and presentation.Work closely with other colleagues ensuring triangulation between activity, finance, and workforce plans.Interpret national policy, and lead the assessment of the impacts locally (in terms of activity, and performance).Support the teams contribution to integrated performance reports, published as part of the established working groups, meetings, committees up to and including the Trust Board and system oversight.Take a pro-active approach to identifying patterns and signals in data sets and distilling actionable information for clinicians and operational teams.Take a holistic approach to ensure design, development and delivery of analytics and business intelligence in an innovative and meaningful way. Utilise BI tools (e.g. SQL, Power BI, Qlik Sense and R) to deliver analytics and intelligence ensuring all data products are delivered to best practice.Provide analytical support to transformation programmes of work or pathway initiatives. Communicate within the Trust and across the health and care system on matters which are often highly sensitive, complex, and contentious in nature, relating to service improvement and reconfiguration where there will frequently be resistance to change. To support data-drive decision making by positively challenging consensus when insight conflicts with expected or preferred outcomes.
Person Specification
Education, Qualification and Training
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Masters level degree or equivalent experience in a related subject
- Proficient user of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
- Commitment and willingness to undertake on-going training and development
- NHS relevant Management qualification (e.g. inspirational leaders' course, Kings Fund Management course)
Experience
- Comprehensive experience of information management, including informatics, BI, analysis, manipulating large data sets
- High level of Proficiency in BI Tools; SQL, Power BI, R
- Proven Ability to translate business requirements into delivered solutions
- Proven experience of applying methods and techniques for reporting progress and compliance against an agreed plan and business objectives to a range of senior managers
- Demonstrable ability to identify, plan and coordinate a set of related actions within a programme of business change and manage complex and multiple interdependencies in support of specific business strategies within a clinical IT environment to the successful achievement of planned business benefits
- Demonstrable experience of involvement in the creation and presentation of business cases
- Information management experience gained in both an Acute and Community setting
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Able to maintain productive working relationships with stakeholders
- Able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and secure cooperation with colleagues, verbally and in writing
- Able to present complex information to staff with limited technical knowledge, and differing levels of understanding and seniority
- Ability to provide information reporting to a high standard
- Able to work independently and without supervision and be responsible for own workload, assuring agreed objectives are met
- Able to work under pressure with externally defined schedules, changing priorities and a complex and political agenda
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
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
RBH Main Site
Craven Road
Reading
RG1 5NA
Employer's website
https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/