Senior Data Engineering Analyst
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly capable technical business analyst with a strong background in healthcare data and SQL Server.
The role will work within the Data Engineering team which delivers high quality business and complex clinical reporting structures from disparate systems within a consistent and stable framework that is monitored and assured. Providing the extensive analysis expertise required to deliver concurrent substantial data projects. This is an exciting time to join as we are at the start of a five-year Data Engineering modernisation programme.
We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. The Christie supports flexible working, enquiries welcomed.
Main duties of the job
Responsible, as member of the analysis team, for Data Engineering analytical and support functions.Provide the technical business analysis to support the objectives of Data Engineering and wider Digital Services service.Develop close working relationships with all members of the Digital Services team and stakeholders to ensure data solutions are built that meet the needs of the trust.Work closely with Data Engineers to create assured data outputs.
About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To investigate, appraisal, advise, plan and undertake with clinical, technical and managerial teams, finding solutions to issues and requirements that are raised from internal and external influences.
To formulate business cases and assess cases from other departments that may engage on Digital Services
To lead on the effective use of information to support the objectives of Data Engineering and wider Digital Services service, including, data integrity, planning, software developments, projects, forecasting, investigations, assessments and risk management.
To work closely with the Lead Data Engineering Analyst ensuring data structures are optimised for robust analysis by corporate and clinical functions.
To consider existing complex, multi departmental data flows and inform changes harnessing software capabilities to provide the right information at the right time.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
- University Degree in a related subject or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Relevant professional or technical qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Post graduate level of education in an Digital Services/scientific/ mathematical discipline
- Agile methodology qualification
- Management qualification(s)
- Database/dataflow/reporting practitioner certificates e.g. SQL, Microsoft server tools etc
- Statistics qualification
EXPERIENCE
- Substantial experience of querying databases using SQL and appraising the queries of others
- Experience of managing staff in a technical team providing a customer-focused support environment
- Experience of producing documentation and reports to a Trust Board level standard
- Experience of producing documentation and reports to a Trust Board level standard
- Experience of managing financial resources
- Extensive experience in an information role involving analysis of complex data
- Experience of managing a number of equally important tasks successfully
- Successful track record of achieving service improvements through initiating the use of new technologies and supporting the management of change
- Successful track record of achieving service improvements through initiating the use of new technologies and supporting the management of change
- Experience of leading data quality/data integrity monitoring and improvement programs of work and creating new policies, procedures and system documentation relating to data management
- Demonstrable experience in similar role
- Experience of writing/appraising business cases
- Experience of data capture process re-design, critical analysis and implementation of change
- Experience of clinical or corporate service operational management
- Experience of academic writing for publication
- Experience of audit methodologies
- Experience of clinical trials/studies
SKILLS
- Excellent communication skills - verbal, written, presentational and interpersonal
- Good organisational skills including time management, record keeping and paying attention to detail
- Able to work to deadlines, prioritise and manage workload in a busy and changing environment; demonstrable evidence of use of own initiative
- Well presented, flexible, positive, resilient, methodical, team player advanced influencing and negotiating skills
- Analytical skills in data extraction, data analysis and report writing with ability to make sound observations and recommendations through formal reporting
- Ability to communicate complex system and technical issues to a variety of staff at different levels within the organisation
- Ability to think creatively and work effectively and efficiently under pressure; strong problem solving approach to issue resolution seeking out best practice and referencing guidance
- Data analysis skills using statistical packages such as STATA, SPSS, R
- Advanced skills with packages, languages and constructs for data transfer (such as SSIS, XML, HL7)
- Advanced Tableau data manipulation skills
- Ability to coach individuals and lead a team engendering enthusiasm and commitment
- Able to directly supervise a large team including recruitment, appraisal and work monitoring
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of Cancer Services
- Practical and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products at an expert level
- Understanding of how services are commissioned within the NHS.
- Knowledge of hospital services and how services interlin; understanding of the working practices used within the Trust, e.g. patient administration and clinical pathways
- Wide basic knowledge of Digital Services disciplines such as development, infrastructure, service desk
- Knowledge of NHS England, Health & Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) and Department of Health strategies, policies and guidance
- In depth knowledge and understanding of oncology treatment pathways on a disease group level
- In depth knowledge and understanding of oncology treatment pathways on a disease group level
- Knowledge of quality improvement methodology and its practical application
- Understanding of NHS clinical coding principles and implications
VALUES
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
OTHER
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
- Maintain confidentiality relating to patient data and sensitive information relating to the business of the Trust
- Ability to work flexibly to meet key deadlines
- Flexible working hours ensuring core service coverage from 8:00am to 6:00pm
- Ability to undertake shift working including out-of-hours, weekend and Public Holidays as required
- Commercially adept at contract/SLA negotiation
- Driving License / Car Owner
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
The Christie NHS FT
Address
Business Intelligence & Software Development - E00413
Manchester
M20 4BX
Employer's website
https://www.christie.nhs.uk/