Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Performance Information Team who are seeking to appoint a Senior Pharmacy Information Analyst to extract data from the Trust's various information systems in order to analyse and present the data as information for performance/clinical/statistical purposes with a focus on medicines usage and safety and Pharmacy services. The post-holder will be one of the leads in the on-going design and development of new reporting systems and structures to meet the user's specification.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will havea key role in monitoring the Trust's performance against key national and local targets andwill be required to actively inform Trust staff when unfavourable variances arise in a timely manner, so that corrective action can be initiated.
Responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of a defined range of performance reporting systems. The post-holder will have an innovative approach to the provision of information to support operational, clinical and medicines governance functions at departmental and Trust level.
The post-holder will be adaptable and positive to the adoption of change as the department and Trust moves to an increasingly automated approach to medicines management.
Using specialist knowledge of NHS data, both internal and specific to the Trust, and external pertaining to national datasets and standards including dm+d, the post-holder will give advice and guidance to users on the content of Information and interpretation in line with eg national and local guidelines, legal and professional standards, medicines safety alerts, changes to commissioning arrangement, horizon scanning.
The post-holder will have advanced use of T-SQL when querying SQL Server Databases, including Views, Stored Procedures, Functions and advanced scripting techniques. Experience and high standard of competency using SSRS (or similar). Advanced use of the MS Office suite, in particular expertise in Excel.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Reporting / Monitoring / Analysis
- To play a key role in the development and maintenance of Primary Target List (PTL) reporting systems
- To lead in the development of information systems capable of supporting national service policy as and when required i.e. as ISB notifications are published, guidance from DoH, LAT or CCG
- Responsible for the development (to include consideration of a range of options in terms of presentation and making recommendations to customers), implementation and maintenance of a defined range of performance reporting systems, in order that they are fit for purpose as specified e.g. RTT, A&E, Theatres, Spells, FCEs, Outpatients, Cancer, all sections of Pharmacy including Supply, Procurement, Clinical, Production, Commercial Services and High Cost Drugs and Clinical Trials etc as directed by the Information Team Leader. Key metrics will include Pharmacy workforce, workflow and activity and composite data to inform clinical prioritisation
- To apply rigorous project management techniques on all new developments to ensure customer requirements are met. Understanding what the service user is trying to achieve, the benefits of the requirement and how it will need to be measured
- To analyse key performance variances, identifying possible explanations
- To provide daily operational information to Service Lines (eg PTLs & Dashboards), essential in the delivery of key targets, and promote correct usage throughout the Trust via education and training
- Responsible for the production of Board level reporting ensuring that statistical analyses are reported with clarity and accuracy and the content is concise and relevant
- To assist in the training of all relevant staff in the use of management information in their respective roles.
- To understand the Information Governance rules pertaining to handling Personal Confidential Data
For further details please see the attached JD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Reporting / Monitoring / Analysis
- To play a key role in the development and maintenance of Primary Target List (PTL) reporting systems
- To lead in the development of information systems capable of supporting national service policy as and when required i.e. as ISB notifications are published, guidance from DoH, LAT or CCG
- Responsible for the development (to include consideration of a range of options in terms of presentation and making recommendations to customers), implementation and maintenance of a defined range of performance reporting systems, in order that they are fit for purpose as specified e.g. RTT, A&E, Theatres, Spells, FCEs, Outpatients, Cancer, all sections of Pharmacy including Supply, Procurement, Clinical, Production, Commercial Services and High Cost Drugs and Clinical Trials etc as directed by the Information Team Leader. Key metrics will include Pharmacy workforce, workflow and activity and composite data to inform clinical prioritisation
- To apply rigorous project management techniques on all new developments to ensure customer requirements are met. Understanding what the service user is trying to achieve, the benefits of the requirement and how it will need to be measured
- To analyse key performance variances, identifying possible explanations
- To provide daily operational information to Service Lines (eg PTLs & Dashboards), essential in the delivery of key targets, and promote correct usage throughout the Trust via education and training
- Responsible for the production of Board level reporting ensuring that statistical analyses are reported with clarity and accuracy and the content is concise and relevant
- To assist in the training of all relevant staff in the use of management information in their respective roles.
- To understand the Information Governance rules pertaining to handling Personal Confidential Data
For further details please see the attached JD
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oProven comprehensive and detailed knowledge of NHS information datasets, data manual and IT / reporting systems.
- oUnderstanding of the Payment by Results regime.
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of NHS policies and targets.
Qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to degree level or equivalent experience of 5 years working in an NHS information analysis position.
- oAdvanced ECDL or equivalent
Desirable
- oFormal (A level or graduate) to include numerical/statistical/data management study.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- oExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including presenting complex information to large groups of staff.
- oInfluencing others effectively.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oProven comprehensive and detailed knowledge of NHS information datasets, data manual and IT / reporting systems.
- oUnderstanding of the Payment by Results regime.
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of NHS policies and targets.
Qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to degree level or equivalent experience of 5 years working in an NHS information analysis position.
- oAdvanced ECDL or equivalent
Desirable
- oFormal (A level or graduate) to include numerical/statistical/data management study.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- oExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including presenting complex information to large groups of staff.
- oInfluencing others effectively.
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).
