Job summary
We are looking
to recruit a Senior Performance Analyst to work within our successful
Performance team. The team are responsible for monitoring, analysing and
driving improvements in performance across the Trust, in line with national and
local requirements, as well as facilitating performance improvements. This includes national key performance
indicators as outlined in the NHS Planning Framework (such as A&E, Cancer,
Diagnostics and referral to treatment targets), contractual and internal
indicators, as well as providing support Trust and system wide projects.
The successful
candidate will undertake analysis and work closely with Directorates across the
Trust to understand performance and provide analytic input, insight and support
to internal and system wide projects to improve performance. The candidate will
work closely with other members of the performance team, undertaking analysis,
monitoring and forecasting to asses and anticipate any risks to achievement of
performance indicators. From an external perspective the role also includes
analysing how the Trust performs comparatively against key performance and
quality indicators.
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidates will have well developed analytical skills and experience
of using a variety of methods including business intelligence to interrogate
and interpret data, in order to highlight trends, make recommendations and
suggest areas of further investigation with the operational and clinical teams.
This
is an excellent opportunity to join a team that works across a wide range of
departments across the Trust and work with a broad variety of staff including
Directors, managers, admin staff and clinicians to improve performance and
therefore the quality for patients in line with our Vision.
Our
vision is "To deliver nationally recognised, high quality, cost effective,
sustainable healthcare for the people we serve, with staff who are proud to
recommend our services."
The
Trust offers a dedicated training and development plan for all team members to
advance their skills and knowledge while working in the team
We work on a flexible basis and are based
between our offices on the Sunderland Royal Hospital site and home working,
however there may be a requirement to visit any of our acute or community
locations, for example South Tyneside District Hospital, Sunderland Eye
Infirmary and Palmers Community Hospital.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide
high quality analytical support to Divisions and Directorates in support of
delivery of their business and to facilitate operational performance
improvement.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide
high quality analytical support to Divisions and Directorates in support of
delivery of their business and to facilitate operational performance
improvement.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level (or relevant significant analytical experience in a Performance or Information Management setting)
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Programme/Project management/Service Improvement qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in a Performance or Information Management setting
- Experience of designing and monitoring processes to track business performance
- Track record of learning and self-development, including actively keeping up to date with performance/management concepts and analytical/statistical theory and techniques
Desirable
- NHS analytical experience
- Project management experience
- Managerial/Supervisory experience
- Experience of NHS Performance Indicators, Quality indicators and contracting
- Experience of working with Senior Managers and organisational leaders
- Politically aware and understanding of the wider heath economy
- Experience of working within an operational area in an Acute Trust
- Understanding of the audit process and data collection
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed analytical and problem solving skills will be required for assessment of the full range of performance information
- Excellent time management skills to ensure deadlines are achieved and to balance routine and ad hoc work
- Demonstrate extensive use of data analysis tools and techniques
- Good presentation and report writing skills
- Understanding of IM&T Security and Data Protection
- Understanding of data administration good practice and Information Governance
- Excellent judgement concerning the management of performance information and issues (e.g. early identification of risk areas and situations of underperformance)
- Able to act as both an effective team player and work independently managing own workload without supervision
- Able to react swiftly and remain calm under pressure
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Access skills as well as high level of experience of other Microsoft Office applications
Desirable
- Knowledge of hospital patient administration systems
- Understanding of project management / Service Improvement principles and techniques
- Knowledge of NHS IM&T Strategy and NHS performance agenda
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to use PC for extended periods of time.
- Moving and handling best practice in relation to working at a workstation.
- Requirement to concentrate for long periods of time on specific tasks in order to meet deadlines.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level (or relevant significant analytical experience in a Performance or Information Management setting)
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Programme/Project management/Service Improvement qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in a Performance or Information Management setting
- Experience of designing and monitoring processes to track business performance
- Track record of learning and self-development, including actively keeping up to date with performance/management concepts and analytical/statistical theory and techniques
Desirable
- NHS analytical experience
- Project management experience
- Managerial/Supervisory experience
- Experience of NHS Performance Indicators, Quality indicators and contracting
- Experience of working with Senior Managers and organisational leaders
- Politically aware and understanding of the wider heath economy
- Experience of working within an operational area in an Acute Trust
- Understanding of the audit process and data collection
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed analytical and problem solving skills will be required for assessment of the full range of performance information
- Excellent time management skills to ensure deadlines are achieved and to balance routine and ad hoc work
- Demonstrate extensive use of data analysis tools and techniques
- Good presentation and report writing skills
- Understanding of IM&T Security and Data Protection
- Understanding of data administration good practice and Information Governance
- Excellent judgement concerning the management of performance information and issues (e.g. early identification of risk areas and situations of underperformance)
- Able to act as both an effective team player and work independently managing own workload without supervision
- Able to react swiftly and remain calm under pressure
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Access skills as well as high level of experience of other Microsoft Office applications
Desirable
- Knowledge of hospital patient administration systems
- Understanding of project management / Service Improvement principles and techniques
- Knowledge of NHS IM&T Strategy and NHS performance agenda
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to use PC for extended periods of time.
- Moving and handling best practice in relation to working at a workstation.
- Requirement to concentrate for long periods of time on specific tasks in order to meet deadlines.
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).
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