Head of Workforce Intelligence and Systems

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 30 March 2025

Job summary

With the impending retirement of our current postholder we are looking to recruit a new Head of Workforce Intelligence.

In this broad role your remit will cover supporting the people strategy delivery plan, modernising our workforce intelligence journey, influencing the Trust to deliver on local and national targets, and setting the standard for high class reporting.

Working through your teams you will ensure the collection and maintenance of data across all trust workforce systems including ESR and rostering systems, focusing on quality, guaranteeing that our systems operate at the highest level of integrity. You will be responsible for transforming data into workforce intelligence and providing insights for Trust managers to action on to improve utilisation of our staffing resources and ultimately patient care.

We are keen to meet motivated, compassionate, and collaborative managers with leadership experience within NHS workforce intelligence. You will have an excellent track record of delivery at a senior level plus evidence of success in workforce planning and systems.

We are looking for managers who are effective in engaging with stakeholders at all levels, up to and including Executives, plus committed to developing and empowering their teams.

Main duties of the job

To lead the development and implementation of the Trust's People Strategy and in particular take the Trust lead on the review, development and modernisation of workforce intelligence and analysis systems.

To ensure that the Trust optimises the use of information systems to assist in workforce utilisation and reporting.

To maintain the data integrity of the Electronic Staff Record and e-Rostering databases and provide expert knowledge on the update of the software environment required, and to work with the Trust's Information Technology team to ensure that software versions are updated as required.

To promote process improvement and to lead in the implementation of new systems and processes that are required for 'best practice' in HR and staff resource management, including e-rostering.

To act as Registration Authority Manager, a role designated by the Chief Executive, and ensure Information Governance standards regarding access to electronic patient records are maintained.

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Date posted

10 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum (Dependent on experience)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-7033604COR8bWORK

Job locations

Princes House

73A London Road

Reading

RG1 5UZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

To lead the development and implementation of the Trusts People Strategy and in particular take the Trust lead on the review, development and modernisation of workforce intelligence and analysis systems.

To ensure that the Trust optimises the use of information systems to assist in workforce utilisation and reporting.

To maintain the data integrity of the Electronic Staff Record and e-Rostering databases and provide expert knowledge on the update of the software environment required, and to work with the Trusts Information Technology team to ensure that software versions are updated as required.

To promote process improvement and to lead in the implementation of new systems and processes that are required for best practice in HR and staff resource management, including e-rostering.

To act as Registration Authority Manager, a role designated by the Chief Executive, and ensure Information Governance standards regarding access to electronic patient records are maintained.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure that the Trust optimises the use of information systems to assist in workforce utilisation and reporting.

To maintain the data integrity of the Electronic Staff Record and e-Rostering databases and provide expert knowledge on the update of the software environment required, and to work with the Trusts Information Technology team to ensure that software versions are updated as required.

To promote process improvement and to lead in the implementation of new systems and processes that are required for best practice in HR and staff resource management, including e-rostering.

To act as Registration Authority Manager, a role designated by the Chief Executive, and ensure Information Governance standards regarding access to electronic patient records are maintained.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Use of Power BI

Experience

Essential

Significant experience of working at a senior level in a fast-paced informatics environment.
Experience of introducing rostering systems

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Use of Power BI

Experience

Essential

Significant experience of working at a senior level in a fast-paced informatics environment.
Experience of introducing rostering systems

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.