Senior Information Analyst

Job description

Job responsibilities

To produce SQL queries to extract data from Trusts databases and utilise other extraction methods as necessary

To assimilate, analyse and communicate complex information in order to produce and present accurate, timely and comprehensive information to inform the decision-making process within RWHT.

To interpret reports and provide commentary to explain results, trends and issues.

To monitor and analyse trends in the Trusts performance in terms of length of stay, admissions and discharges to support the Trust in understanding patient flows and service pressures

To assess actual performance against targets, highlighting areas of concern

To meet with managers and others as necessary to explain findings, support them with their information requirements and provide any necessary training.

To support the Trusts corporate information requirements, ensuring high quality information is supplied within deadlines, is fit for purpose and submitted in a timely manner

To keep up-to-date with National requirements including datasets, data returns etc

To implement new and changing policies within area of responsibility taking into account organisational, Local and National Guidelines.

To implement and comment on the SOPs for the area of responsibility.

To work with the Data Quality Team in identifying and highlighting any data quality issues found.

To cover for other members of the team as required, in agreement with immediate line manager or Head of Information.

To support and encourage colleagues in relation to the benefits which IM&T can bring in improving services within the local health economy

To escalate relevant security or any other incidents to the relevant manager regarding information services databases via the Trusts agreed process.

To ensure all working practices and processes are clearly defined and documented, and keep immediate colleagues/manager aware of the location of this documentation.

To work on specific projects as agreed by direct line manager or Head of Information.

To undertake data quality checks and audits on a regular basis

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience in an information role (ie collection, collation, analysis, synthesis, conclusions, recommendations)
• Relevant experience in developing complex queries and reports
• Relevant experience of working with acute and community datasets
• Relevant experience in health information management, working with clinicians and managers in successfully implementing local and national information requirements
• Proficient in the use of MS office e applications, in particular Excel, Access and Outlook.
• Experience of using SQL, and other related database tools
• Analytical and Data Modelling skills
• Awareness of GDPR, the Data Protection Act and Information Governance requirements
• Methodical in approach, with effective problem solving ability
• Ability to work to tight deadlines with minimal supervision

Desirable

• Wider understanding of the clinical, performance and business information needs within a health economy
• Experience of using ICE system

Communication

Essential

• Proven ability in the presentation of written and verbal reports
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships will all levels and groups of staff on information related issues
• Ability to integrate within a team environment
• Presentational skills
• Good telephone manner

Flexibility

Essential

• Willingness to work flexible hours and possibly to visit alternative sites for meetings as necessary
• Willingness to maintain up-to-date skills

Other

Essential

• Required to have advance keyboard skills for Inputting and manipulating data, information into computer databases,
• Use of VDU through most of the working day.
• Occasional requirement for prolonged concentration, when analysing complex data

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

New Cross Hospital (Building 14)

Wolverhampton Road

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP

Employer's website

https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)