Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated person to join the Welsh Blood Services (WBS) Business Intelligence Team, who are responsible for the provision of data, information and reporting services to support decision-making. The team has a broad and ambitious brief to establish industry-standard business intelligence services for the organisation.
The role supports decision making across all aspects of the organisation, and sets the standard for data analysis and literacy. It provides an opportunity to gain experience in data science and team leadership.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for providing leadership and supervision of a group of analysts operating across the whole blood supply chain, assisting the Head of Information in continually developing best practice business intelligence and analytical services, and advising decision makers at all levels.
Core duties include: provision of ad-hoc data analysis and quality assurance of the work of others; continual development of our analytical toolkit and our self-service information products; setting and maintaining standards for analytical practice; improving data literacy across the organisation; presentation of analytical findings to senior staff and external organisations.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Job description
Job responsibilities
You 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
You 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 Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably in mathematics or related field
- Post graduate certificate level and or equivalent relevant experience
- Evidence of continued personal and professional development
- Evidence of statistical training or education
- In-depth specialist knowledge of mathematics, statistical analysis and modelling tools and techniques
- Knowledge of information systems which includes the ability to operate and manipulate data from a database
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of relational databases and information reporting
- Knowledge of national and local health data sets
- Knowledge of healthcare practices and challenges
- Knowledge of discrete event simulation
- ITIL training
- Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and processes including ETL and dimensional modelling
Desirable
- Masters degree in Operational Research and Applied Statistics, or Data Science
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of current legislation, policies, procedures, codes of practice and guidelines in relation to systems, data and information governance
- Thorough knowledge of blood supply chain practices and challenges
- Training in SIMUL8
- Knowledge of GAMP
- Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle
- ApHA membership
Experience
Essential
- Experience using advanced statistical modelling tools
- Experience using discrete event modelling tools
- Experience using statistical programming languages, (e.g. R and Python)
- Experience of using data visualisation tools
- Experience of interrogating and manipulating databases to retrieve, analyse and present information
- Experience of undertaking analysis of data to support business decision making using large data sets
- Experience of designing data structures which support service evaluation and analysis
- Experience of demand and capacity modelling within the healthcare sector
- Experience of agile methodologies, including decomposition of requirements
- Experience of SQL server databases and ability to write SQL
- Experience of developing relationships, communicating and working across organisational boundaries
- Experience of scoping out projects, software design, development and testing
- Experience of successful team working
- Experience of a risk based approach to system development
- Understanding of how to measure, monitor and report on data quality issues
- Experience of working with electronic donor records
Desirable
- Project management experience (informal or formal)
- Supervisory experience, preferably in analytical capacity
- Experience of using Power BI
- Experience of using WordPress
- Experience of Microsoft Reporting Services, Qlik products
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Advanced data analysis skills to interrogate interpret and present complex data to meet customer needs
- Advanced skills in statistical methods and ability to manipulate and model complex data sets
- Excellent written skills with the ability to produce and present reports to clinical and senior management level audiences, often in relation to complex or contentious subject matter
- Ability to present technical (statistical) concepts to multi-professional groups at all levels in both formal and informal settings
- Highly proficient in SQL, Statistical Process Control, Excel, Word and Power Point
- Ability to operate with initiative and work independently as a lead specialist in the context of agreed objectives
- Excellent problem solving skills to the development of advanced analytical methodologies
- Advanced keyboard skills to ensure data accuracy and speed when manipulating data
- Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines
- Able to work effectively as an individual or as part of a high functioning team
- Plan and organise a number of complex activities or projects, which require the formulation and adjustment of plans
- Ability to give advice, instruction or training on highly complex subject matter to groups of staff
- Ability to work with a very high level of accuracy and precision
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
- Excellent delegation and negotiation skills
- Ability to both recognise the need for and develop information systems / reports to enhance donor/patient care
- Ability to influence and enable staff to generate and maintain good quality data
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh (Level 3)
- SSIS development skills
- BEAM* data modelling skills
- Visual Basic, R, Python and C# coding skills
- Proficiency in developing queries in MS Access
Values
Essential
- Highly organised, proactive, logical problem solver
- Flexible attitude
- Team player
- Integrity
- Self motivated
- A high level of interpersonal skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
- Professional calm and efficient manner
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Ability to travel between sites across the Velindre NHS Trust when occasionally required
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably in mathematics or related field
- Post graduate certificate level and or equivalent relevant experience
- Evidence of continued personal and professional development
- Evidence of statistical training or education
- In-depth specialist knowledge of mathematics, statistical analysis and modelling tools and techniques
- Knowledge of information systems which includes the ability to operate and manipulate data from a database
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of relational databases and information reporting
- Knowledge of national and local health data sets
- Knowledge of healthcare practices and challenges
- Knowledge of discrete event simulation
- ITIL training
- Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and processes including ETL and dimensional modelling
Desirable
- Masters degree in Operational Research and Applied Statistics, or Data Science
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of current legislation, policies, procedures, codes of practice and guidelines in relation to systems, data and information governance
- Thorough knowledge of blood supply chain practices and challenges
- Training in SIMUL8
- Knowledge of GAMP
- Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle
- ApHA membership
Experience
Essential
- Experience using advanced statistical modelling tools
- Experience using discrete event modelling tools
- Experience using statistical programming languages, (e.g. R and Python)
- Experience of using data visualisation tools
- Experience of interrogating and manipulating databases to retrieve, analyse and present information
- Experience of undertaking analysis of data to support business decision making using large data sets
- Experience of designing data structures which support service evaluation and analysis
- Experience of demand and capacity modelling within the healthcare sector
- Experience of agile methodologies, including decomposition of requirements
- Experience of SQL server databases and ability to write SQL
- Experience of developing relationships, communicating and working across organisational boundaries
- Experience of scoping out projects, software design, development and testing
- Experience of successful team working
- Experience of a risk based approach to system development
- Understanding of how to measure, monitor and report on data quality issues
- Experience of working with electronic donor records
Desirable
- Project management experience (informal or formal)
- Supervisory experience, preferably in analytical capacity
- Experience of using Power BI
- Experience of using WordPress
- Experience of Microsoft Reporting Services, Qlik products
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Advanced data analysis skills to interrogate interpret and present complex data to meet customer needs
- Advanced skills in statistical methods and ability to manipulate and model complex data sets
- Excellent written skills with the ability to produce and present reports to clinical and senior management level audiences, often in relation to complex or contentious subject matter
- Ability to present technical (statistical) concepts to multi-professional groups at all levels in both formal and informal settings
- Highly proficient in SQL, Statistical Process Control, Excel, Word and Power Point
- Ability to operate with initiative and work independently as a lead specialist in the context of agreed objectives
- Excellent problem solving skills to the development of advanced analytical methodologies
- Advanced keyboard skills to ensure data accuracy and speed when manipulating data
- Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines
- Able to work effectively as an individual or as part of a high functioning team
- Plan and organise a number of complex activities or projects, which require the formulation and adjustment of plans
- Ability to give advice, instruction or training on highly complex subject matter to groups of staff
- Ability to work with a very high level of accuracy and precision
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
- Excellent delegation and negotiation skills
- Ability to both recognise the need for and develop information systems / reports to enhance donor/patient care
- Ability to influence and enable staff to generate and maintain good quality data
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh (Level 3)
- SSIS development skills
- BEAM* data modelling skills
- Visual Basic, R, Python and C# coding skills
- Proficiency in developing queries in MS Access
Values
Essential
- Highly organised, proactive, logical problem solver
- Flexible attitude
- Team player
- Integrity
- Self motivated
- A high level of interpersonal skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
- Professional calm and efficient manner
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Ability to travel between sites across the Velindre NHS Trust when occasionally required
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
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).
