Job summary
The post holder will work as a key member of the BIU management team to efficiently manage and develop the Corporate and Performance Information reporting functions, in line with the strategic objectives of King's College Hospital, and significantly contribute to the strategic direction of information management within the Trust.
The purpose of this post is to provide an information and analytical service to the Trust's divisions and operational teams that supports the organisation's performance and clinical objectives.
Main duties of the job
To work with the other senior managers within the BIU to ensure the Trust's corporate data warehouse and other internal performance reporting systems are developed and updated as necessary, consistent with both internal Trust and external information requirements.
To proactively lead ad-hoc requests within the department, ensuring consistency of communication and quality of outputs.
To review and have an understanding of external benchmarking data and act as an expert for clinical leads, division and business/service managers on accessing and using this information.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work with the Head of Business Intelligence on the ongoing development of the Trust Scorecard Suite and Integrated Performance Report.
To support the Head of Business Intelligence in addressing the Trusts information and analytical requirements; providing staffing resources, analysis and reporting to divisional management and other senior Trust personnel.
To develop new and different uses of information resources through investigative analysis, taking a pro-active approach to future developments and constant liaison with divisions and BIU staff.
To ensure that divisions are provided with detailed performance and activity information for operational and strategic purposes via the monthly scorecard performance reports.
Directly manage the Senior Business Intelligence Analysts and Business Intelligence Analysts within the Information team.
To be responsible for the recruitment, selection and management of the above staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work with the Head of Business Intelligence on the ongoing development of the Trust Scorecard Suite and Integrated Performance Report.
To support the Head of Business Intelligence in addressing the Trusts information and analytical requirements; providing staffing resources, analysis and reporting to divisional management and other senior Trust personnel.
To develop new and different uses of information resources through investigative analysis, taking a pro-active approach to future developments and constant liaison with divisions and BIU staff.
To ensure that divisions are provided with detailed performance and activity information for operational and strategic purposes via the monthly scorecard performance reports.
Directly manage the Senior Business Intelligence Analysts and Business Intelligence Analysts within the Information team.
To be responsible for the recruitment, selection and management of the above staff.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level of demonstrative equivalent experience within a data role
- Postgraduate qualification
Desirable
- Information Management qualification
- Project Management qualification
- Specialist Training in a data science language
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of patient access targets and the wider NHS Performance Framework
- Proven delivery of reporting to Board level
- Highly proficient knowledge of NHS Data Dictionary
- Ability to translate National guidance into insightful analysis
Desirable
- Experience with EPIC and Clarity/Caboodle
- Evidence of database management and/or improvement of processes
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Proven ability to problem solve and to achieve change, while at the same time balancing competing demands
- Expert IT skills (eg use of spreadsheets and databases - Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle)
- High level verbal and written skills
- Highly numerate and able to translate data into insights
- Experience managing a team
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level of demonstrative equivalent experience within a data role
- Postgraduate qualification
Desirable
- Information Management qualification
- Project Management qualification
- Specialist Training in a data science language
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of patient access targets and the wider NHS Performance Framework
- Proven delivery of reporting to Board level
- Highly proficient knowledge of NHS Data Dictionary
- Ability to translate National guidance into insightful analysis
Desirable
- Experience with EPIC and Clarity/Caboodle
- Evidence of database management and/or improvement of processes
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Proven ability to problem solve and to achieve change, while at the same time balancing competing demands
- Expert IT skills (eg use of spreadsheets and databases - Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle)
- High level verbal and written skills
- Highly numerate and able to translate data into insights
- Experience managing a team
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.
