Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Information Analyst to join the NHS Wales Executive Digital Intelligence team.
Main duties of the job
The digital intelligence team encompasses data, analysis, information, and knowledge, ensuring decision makers have the right intelligence at the right time to improve the quality, efficacy and efficiency of services to improve patient experience, safety and outcomes.
As a more senior member of the team, you will have some experience of working in an information environment within the NHS or a related area. Alongside contributing to the delivery of the team objectives through the delivery of high-profile projects, where applicable, you will be given a range of responsibilities which may include developing a particular expertise on a particular dataset, analytical method, programming language or Business Intelligence tool.
This will also extend to supporting and developing the use of innovative opportunities and data science approaches. You will work closely with senior colleagues both within the business intelligence service and across the NHS Wales Executive, as the team establishes itself as one of the key providers of health intelligence across NHS Wales.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
The NHS Executive is hosted by Public Health Wales, but is governed as an agency of Welsh Government, based in the NHS.
The key purpose of the Executive is to drive improvements in the quality and safety of care to achieve better, fairer healthcare outcomes for the people of Wales.
The NHS Wales Executive is an essential element in making the health system in Wales fit for the future and achieving A Healthier Wales vision of a whole-system approach to providing excellent health and social care across Wales. Working on behalf of Welsh Government, the NHS Wales Executive's role in supporting this mission is to provide strong national leadership and strategic direction, and enable, support and, where necessary, intervene to ensure the delivery of national priorities and standards, and safeguard and improve the quality and safety of care. The key purpose of the Executive is to drive improvements in the quality and safety of care to achieve better, fairer healthcare outcomes for the people of Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specifications
Qualifications
EssentialEducated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent professional experience.Post graduate diploma level qualification or equivalent professional experience. Evidence of continuing professional development.
DesirableProject management qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
EssentialExperience of linking data sets to derive meaningful analysis. Experience of planning and managing workload independently through effective project management skills, often working on concurrent projects and delivering to tight timescales.Experience and understanding of data quality issues (including resolution of such issues).Experience of databases/data modelling tools within an information environment.Experience of providing and presenting complex information to clinicians and senior managers.Experience of using a range of tools and techniques to deliver health intelligence covering data extraction, data warehouse, data analysis and data presentation.
DesirableExperience of providing specialist advice on highly complex information issuesExperience of using business intelligence tools to provide meaningful insight to a range of audiences. Experience of developing and training staff.
Skills
EssentialAdvanced IT skills with high level of experience of using Microsoft Office applications.Advanced IT and analytical skills with a knowledge of IT tools/systems such as SQL, business intelligence systems, statistical software and programming languages.Excellent verbal, written & presentation skills.
DesirableAbility to speak Welsh or willingness to learn.Experience of using Microsoft Power BI and Power Automate.
Knowledge
EssentialKnowledge of some statistical processes (examples include forecasting and modelling).Specialist knowledge of informatics and data, including how it can be utilised in decision-making. Knowledge of information governance and confidentiality issues.
DesirableKnowledge of the broad concepts of Value Based Healthcare, Demand and Capacity, Getting It Right First Time.Knowledge of business intelligence systems. Knowledge of core NHS services and information systems.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specifications
Qualifications
EssentialEducated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent professional experience.Post graduate diploma level qualification or equivalent professional experience. Evidence of continuing professional development.
DesirableProject management qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
EssentialExperience of linking data sets to derive meaningful analysis. Experience of planning and managing workload independently through effective project management skills, often working on concurrent projects and delivering to tight timescales.Experience and understanding of data quality issues (including resolution of such issues).Experience of databases/data modelling tools within an information environment.Experience of providing and presenting complex information to clinicians and senior managers.Experience of using a range of tools and techniques to deliver health intelligence covering data extraction, data warehouse, data analysis and data presentation.
DesirableExperience of providing specialist advice on highly complex information issuesExperience of using business intelligence tools to provide meaningful insight to a range of audiences. Experience of developing and training staff.
Skills
EssentialAdvanced IT skills with high level of experience of using Microsoft Office applications.Advanced IT and analytical skills with a knowledge of IT tools/systems such as SQL, business intelligence systems, statistical software and programming languages.Excellent verbal, written & presentation skills.
DesirableAbility to speak Welsh or willingness to learn.Experience of using Microsoft Power BI and Power Automate.
Knowledge
EssentialKnowledge of some statistical processes (examples include forecasting and modelling).Specialist knowledge of informatics and data, including how it can be utilised in decision-making. Knowledge of information governance and confidentiality issues.
DesirableKnowledge of the broad concepts of Value Based Healthcare, Demand and Capacity, Getting It Right First Time.Knowledge of business intelligence systems. Knowledge of core NHS services and information systems.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent professional experience.
- Post graduate diploma level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Project management qualification or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of linking data sets to derive meaningful analysis.
- Experience of planning and managing workload independently through effective project management skills, often working on concurrent projects and delivering to tight timescales.
- Experience and understanding of data quality issues (including resolution of such issues).
- Experience of databases/data modelling tools within an information environment.
- Experience of providing and presenting complex information to clinicians and senior managers.
- Experience of using a range of tools and techniques to deliver health intelligence covering data extraction, data warehouse, data analysis and data presentation.
Desirable
- Experience of providing specialist advice on highly complex information issues.
- Experience of using business intelligence tools to provide meaningful insight to a range of audiences.
- Experience of developing and training staff.
Skills
Essential
- Advanced IT skills with high level of experience of using Microsoft Office applications.
- Advanced IT and analytical skills with a knowledge of IT tools/systems such as SQL, business intelligence systems, statistical software and programming languages.
- Excellent verbal, written & presentation skills.
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn.
- Experience of using Microsoft Power BI and Power Automate.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of some statistical processes (examples include forecasting and modelling).
- Specialist knowledge of informatics and data, including how it can be utilised in decision-making.
- Knowledge of information governance and confidentiality issues.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the broad concepts of Value Based Healthcare, Demand and Capacity, Getting It Right First Time.
- Knowledge of business intelligence systems.
- Knowledge of core NHS services and information systems.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Highly committed and self-motivated.
- Ability to work autonomously using own discretion.
- Enthusiastic, committed, proactive, and innovative.
- Curiosity and appetite to continuously improve products and processes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent professional experience.
- Post graduate diploma level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Project management qualification or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of linking data sets to derive meaningful analysis.
- Experience of planning and managing workload independently through effective project management skills, often working on concurrent projects and delivering to tight timescales.
- Experience and understanding of data quality issues (including resolution of such issues).
- Experience of databases/data modelling tools within an information environment.
- Experience of providing and presenting complex information to clinicians and senior managers.
- Experience of using a range of tools and techniques to deliver health intelligence covering data extraction, data warehouse, data analysis and data presentation.
Desirable
- Experience of providing specialist advice on highly complex information issues.
- Experience of using business intelligence tools to provide meaningful insight to a range of audiences.
- Experience of developing and training staff.
Skills
Essential
- Advanced IT skills with high level of experience of using Microsoft Office applications.
- Advanced IT and analytical skills with a knowledge of IT tools/systems such as SQL, business intelligence systems, statistical software and programming languages.
- Excellent verbal, written & presentation skills.
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn.
- Experience of using Microsoft Power BI and Power Automate.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of some statistical processes (examples include forecasting and modelling).
- Specialist knowledge of informatics and data, including how it can be utilised in decision-making.
- Knowledge of information governance and confidentiality issues.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the broad concepts of Value Based Healthcare, Demand and Capacity, Getting It Right First Time.
- Knowledge of business intelligence systems.
- Knowledge of core NHS services and information systems.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Highly committed and self-motivated.
- Ability to work autonomously using own discretion.
- Enthusiastic, committed, proactive, and innovative.
- Curiosity and appetite to continuously improve products and processes.
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
