Job summary
An opportunity has arisen in the West Midlands Cancer Alliance to cover maternity leave on a 12-month fixed term contract and join this dynamic, high profile and busy team. As an Analytical Support Officer, you will work as part of a dynamic team that provides support and expertise to help the Integrated Care Systems (ICS's), West Midlands Cancer Alliance and NHS England direct commissioners deliver their plans. You will be responsible for undertaking analytical projects that contribute to the delivery of the National Cancer Programme priorities within the 10 Year Health Plan for England. We are looking for individuals with a strong analytical background in the NHS and ideally with a demonstrable understanding of cancer pathways.
Main duties of the job
o taking a data-driven approach to support the transformation of cancer outcomes across local cancer systems.
o tracking the implementation of national transformation priorities and evaluate their impact to share evidence and spread best practice.
o having access to the very latest analysis to support delivery of transformation activities.
o having access to timely and consistent data held locally, regionally and nationally on operational performance and cancer activities, outputs and outcomes in their area to track progress and to identify areas for action
o offering advice and guidance to support to the wider Alliance to enable local evaluations; synthesise emerging evidence, publish and disseminate national findings.
o managing and deliver programmes related to data analytics aimed at supporting the transformative of service improvement
o working closely with the ICBs Cancer Programme teams, championing the use of analysis and insight to improve decision-making on key priorities across the West Midlands
o developing strong networks with key internal and external stakeholders and partners to ensure alignment and coordination of work to maximise impact
About us
There are approximately 2 million people in the UK living with or affected by cancer, and there are over 360,000 new diagnoses every year. Are you a Senior Operational Cancer Manager focussed on improving operational performance and quality on cancer pathways? Do you want to engage with teams working in Providers across the Midlands to improve outcomes and the lives of people with cancer? Working as part of the national NHS Cancer Programme, that's exactly what you'll do.
The West Midlands Cancer Alliance (WMCA) serves a population of 6.5 million, incorporates 15 Providers Trusts across a varied geography who work in partnership to achieve improve early and faster diagnosis and overall outcomes for those diagnosed and living with and beyond cancer, ensuring that we address inequalities, reduce variation and enhance patient access and experience.
This is a really exciting time to be joining an exceptional team with the ambition to be the best in the country. We are looking for applicants with passion, enthusiasm and drive to improve services for all of our population.
The West Midlands Cancer Alliance team is hosted at Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust working across the wider West Midlands footprint. This role requires regular travel visiting provider organisations across the Midlands and attending team corporate days in central Birmingham.
Ability to travel across the West Midlands is a key requirement of this job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Information Management.
Carry out timely and accurate information analysis and reporting on agreed areas of portfolio and present findings in an agreed manner.
Develop and maintain databases required for the role and/or department programme.
Maintain administrative and information resources.
Contribute to effective information management within the team.
Project Management (as required)
Undertake information/project analysis.
Participate in relevant internal and external working groups/projects to provide information/analyst advice and support and to maintain data collection systems for its effective use by the team.
Analyse and report on data and monitor the processing of data and information.
Provides information to project lead on project and statistical information matters.
Research and Development:
Undertake auditing of projects, services and initiatives.
Carry out web based and publications research.
Actively supports and contributes to the development of key performance indicators for the successful assessment of performance.
Planning and Organisation:
Support implementation of project, service, initiative through timely and relevant information analysis and administrative support, in accordance with the agreed priorities of the team.
Plan and organise meetings or events and assist in the diary management requirements of individuals in connection with portfolio of work.
Financial and Physical Resources
Support and inform the requirement and targeting of resources, monitoring spend, implementing and evaluating jobs and delivery of financial recovery/savings plans by providing high quality information and analysis.
Contribute to the financial delivery of the agreed portfolio ensuring it is delivered on time.
Policy and Service Development:
Propose changes to own project, service, and initiative work, informing policy and making recommendations for more effective delivery.
Contribute to the review and development of existing project information management systems and contribute to the development of an integrated approach to project management.
Authorised signatory for travel arrangements and meeting expenses.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Information Management.
Carry out timely and accurate information analysis and reporting on agreed areas of portfolio and present findings in an agreed manner.
Develop and maintain databases required for the role and/or department programme.
Maintain administrative and information resources.
Contribute to effective information management within the team.
Project Management (as required)
Undertake information/project analysis.
Participate in relevant internal and external working groups/projects to provide information/analyst advice and support and to maintain data collection systems for its effective use by the team.
Analyse and report on data and monitor the processing of data and information.
Provides information to project lead on project and statistical information matters.
Research and Development:
Undertake auditing of projects, services and initiatives.
Carry out web based and publications research.
Actively supports and contributes to the development of key performance indicators for the successful assessment of performance.
Planning and Organisation:
Support implementation of project, service, initiative through timely and relevant information analysis and administrative support, in accordance with the agreed priorities of the team.
Plan and organise meetings or events and assist in the diary management requirements of individuals in connection with portfolio of work.
Financial and Physical Resources
Support and inform the requirement and targeting of resources, monitoring spend, implementing and evaluating jobs and delivery of financial recovery/savings plans by providing high quality information and analysis.
Contribute to the financial delivery of the agreed portfolio ensuring it is delivered on time.
Policy and Service Development:
Propose changes to own project, service, and initiative work, informing policy and making recommendations for more effective delivery.
Contribute to the review and development of existing project information management systems and contribute to the development of an integrated approach to project management.
Authorised signatory for travel arrangements and meeting expenses.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject (such as Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Operational Research or a related quantitative or analytical discipline) or significant equivalent proven experience.
Experience / Skills
Essential
- Current or recent NHS experience in a cancer related area
- Experience of processing and analysing NHS cancer related datasets
- Ability to quickly understand software packages relevant to statistics, data management, business intelligence, data visualisation etc.
- Experience in using a range of statistical software such as SAS, SPSS, R, Python and SQL
Communication Skills
Essential
- Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do
- Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the public
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject (such as Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Operational Research or a related quantitative or analytical discipline) or significant equivalent proven experience.
Experience / Skills
Essential
- Current or recent NHS experience in a cancer related area
- Experience of processing and analysing NHS cancer related datasets
- Ability to quickly understand software packages relevant to statistics, data management, business intelligence, data visualisation etc.
- Experience in using a range of statistical software such as SAS, SPSS, R, Python and SQL
Communication Skills
Essential
- Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do
- Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the public
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).
