Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within London's world class Major Trauma System for a Senior Mental Health Data Project Analyst to take a leading role in developing innovative information capture and reporting mechanisms to assist the evaluation of the various large programmes being undertaken.
The post holder will have a pan London leading role in setting up database systems for evaluation of an integrated model of physical and psychological care for survivors of major trauma at London's four Major Trauma Centres and of the mental health plans for major incidents.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be embedded with the St Mary's Major Trauma Centre and will work with counterparts in the other three Major Trauma Centres in London to design systems for the capture and analysis of multiple data sets. The post holder will have sound knowledge of NHS data and business processes, and good technical skills in data management, business intelligence and analytics, including data modelling, data visualisation with a focus on building self-service analytics solutions which will allow business users to analyse data themselves.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree in informatics/ data analysis or a related discipline, or equivalent experience within the area of information management /data analysis at a senior level
- Educated to Master's degree level in a relevant area of academic practice or equivalent Data Analyst experience working at a commensurate band/level.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate significant experience and understanding of a breadth of analytical methods (i.e. health economics, statistics, social research, health related disciplines and operational research techniques) and their application, to provide high quality, timely analysis and intelligence.
- Experience of building and analysing Statistical Process Control (SPC) Charts - and willingness to develop these quality monitoring skills further
- Knowledge of NHS data including its structure, definitions and relationship to clinical activity recording
- Has a proven track record in working with business critical information systems and understanding data flows between systems
- Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of outcome measures and evaluation of services.
- Ability to communicate, in both verbal and report form, complicated information to all levels of staff including non-informatics personnel
- Experience of preparing briefing papers and correspondence at project board level.
- Experience of managing projects and delivering them within agreed timescales and budgets.
- Evidence of conducting research and audit within a relevant specialist area
Desirable
- Experience of working in healthcare/medical settings.
- Previous experience in a similar role in a healthcare or public sector environment.
- Experience in managing stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests.
- Experience of leading a team.
Skills
Essential
- Able to draw qualitative and quantitative information from a range of sources and present it in a clear and concise way.
- Good analytical skills with an ability to analyse and consider complex information and develop a range of options.
- Ability to anticipate problems before they arise and offer appropriate solutions.
- Ability to work to deadlines and produce reports to a high quality
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree in informatics/ data analysis or a related discipline, or equivalent experience within the area of information management /data analysis at a senior level
- Educated to Master's degree level in a relevant area of academic practice or equivalent Data Analyst experience working at a commensurate band/level.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate significant experience and understanding of a breadth of analytical methods (i.e. health economics, statistics, social research, health related disciplines and operational research techniques) and their application, to provide high quality, timely analysis and intelligence.
- Experience of building and analysing Statistical Process Control (SPC) Charts - and willingness to develop these quality monitoring skills further
- Knowledge of NHS data including its structure, definitions and relationship to clinical activity recording
- Has a proven track record in working with business critical information systems and understanding data flows between systems
- Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of outcome measures and evaluation of services.
- Ability to communicate, in both verbal and report form, complicated information to all levels of staff including non-informatics personnel
- Experience of preparing briefing papers and correspondence at project board level.
- Experience of managing projects and delivering them within agreed timescales and budgets.
- Evidence of conducting research and audit within a relevant specialist area
Desirable
- Experience of working in healthcare/medical settings.
- Previous experience in a similar role in a healthcare or public sector environment.
- Experience in managing stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests.
- Experience of leading a team.
Skills
Essential
- Able to draw qualitative and quantitative information from a range of sources and present it in a clear and concise way.
- Good analytical skills with an ability to analyse and consider complex information and develop a range of options.
- Ability to anticipate problems before they arise and offer appropriate solutions.
- Ability to work to deadlines and produce reports to a high quality
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
