Data and Informatics Analyst: Pharmacy Services
Job summary
This role focuses on supporting Medicines Optimisation and Pharmacy Services (MOPS) through the collection, analysis, management, and reporting of data to support service delivery, performance monitoring, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and strategic decision-making.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for: Collecting, validating, analysing, and reporting data from a wide range of clinical, pharmacy, workforce, financial, digital, and patient administration systems. Supporting MOPS with mandatory, statutory, operational, performance, quality, and assurance reporting requirements. Undertaking audits and surveillance activities, analysing findings, identifying trends and risks, and presenting results in a clear and meaningful way. Producing accurate reports and dashboards, including graphical presentations, and disseminating information to key stakeholders. Developing and maintaining databases and reporting systems to support medicines optimisation and pharmacy services. Providing analytical support for service improvement initiatives, incidents, operational pressures, and emerging priorities. Working collaboratively with clinical, operational, digital, and corporate teams to ensure robust data governance and reporting. Contributing to departmental and Trust-wide policies, procedures, and quality improvement activities. Managing their own workload independently while working effectively as part of the wider MOPS team. Maintaining professional standards, upholding Trust values, supporting equality and diversity, and participating in continuous professional development.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Person Specification Summary
Qualifications
- Information/IT qualification (Level 3) or equivalent relevant experience.
- Desirable: Microsoft Office Specialist (Excel) qualification.
- Desirable: Data Analyst qualification.
Experience
- Experience in collecting, extracting, analysing, and interpreting data.
- Experience producing accurate, timely, and meaningful reports.
- Experience presenting information to a variety of audiences.
- Experience working to targets and deadlines in a busy environment.
- Desirable: Experience or knowledge of Medicines Optimisation and Pharmacy Services (MOPS).
Knowledge and Awareness
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Understanding of personal limitations and when to seek support.
- Knowledge of NHS and Trust policies and procedures.
- Familiarity with Trust systems including Careflow Medicines Management, ILAB/COGNOS, ICNet, eMEDs, PPM+, WINDIP, and ECaMIS.
- Desirable: Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
- Desirable: Interest in Medicines Optimisation and Pharmacy Services.
Skills and Abilities
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to analyse data and present findings clearly.
Personal Attributes
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to manage and prioritise workload effectively.
- Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Other Requirements
- Flexible and adaptable to changing service demands.
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and information governance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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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
The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address
Pinderfields Hospital
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/