Job summary
At GOSH, our data is key in ensuring that we meet national and local information reporting requirements to external commissioning bodies and registries and well as supporting clinical service delivery, information development, performance management and planning throughout the hospital.
We are looking for a Data and Performance Analyst who will take the lead in supporting the data management for the Children and Young People's Gender Services.
You will be an integral member of the Information Services Business Intelligence team and will lead on reporting Gender Services data. You will be responsible for managing these data flows within the Trust's Data Warehousing environments and delivering reporting on that data to Trust standards, adding value to the Division by providing expert analysis and insight, working alongside clinical and operational staff to drive improvement.
Main duties of the job
The responsibilities of the role include:
- Understanding the reporting requirements of the Children and Young People's Gender Service and translating these into an end product
- Specification and design of report and data requirements
- Development of reporting to support operational and clinical need
- Troubleshooting and investigation of issues
- Data Warehousing development, including the specification and provision of datasets
- Providing support and knowledge sharing with both technical and non-technical colleagues across the Trust
As detailed in the person specification this role would suit someone who:
- Has BI Tools and data warehouse development experience
- Has an analytical and logical mind-set and enjoys problem-solving
- Is adaptable and confident working alone as well collaboratively as part of a team
- Has previous NHS experience
Shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake a SQL test as part of the interview process.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Following the recommendations of The Cass Review Interim Report, two new nationally networked services led by specialist childrens tertiary care providers are being established. The Southern Hub, based in London, is delivered by a partnership of Evelina London Childrens Hospital (part of Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust), Great Ormond Street Hospital and the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.
The Northern Hub is delivered by a partnershipof Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital (part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust). This role is based in the Southern Hub.
We are committed to promoting an environment that embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. We would like all our families and staff to feel valued and respected because we try to understand and provide for their individual needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Following the recommendations of The Cass Review Interim Report, two new nationally networked services led by specialist childrens tertiary care providers are being established. The Southern Hub, based in London, is delivered by a partnership of Evelina London Childrens Hospital (part of Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust), Great Ormond Street Hospital and the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.
The Northern Hub is delivered by a partnershipof Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital (part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust). This role is based in the Southern Hub.
We are committed to promoting an environment that embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. We would like all our families and staff to feel valued and respected because we try to understand and provide for their individual needs.
Person Specification
Culture and Values
Essential
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
- Always welcoming o Always helpful o Always expert o Always one team
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Educated to a degree level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Post graduate informatics qualification or equivalent in experience in a numerate or information systems discipline
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable success in working for a complex organisation including considerable experience in data management
- In depth specialist knowledge of information analysis and the use of information across the NHS including NHS Data Dictionary
- Experience of working with nationally defined performance metrics and interpreting these in local datasets
- Experience of analysing information from databases and generating reports
- A good understanding of NHS IT infrastructure and systems
- Production of information/reports to assure data integrity
- Experience in developing and maintaining reports using an appropriate Business Intelligence tool (e.g. SSRS / QlikView / QlikSense / PowerBI / Tableau)
- Experience in advanced SQL writing (e.g. SQL and Transact SQL)
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Understanding of clinical pathways
- Knowledge of computerised Patient Information Systems (e.g. EPIC)
- Experience of identification and implementation of improvement strategies
- Experience using QlikSense
- Experience in SSIS package development & management
- Experience of identification and implementation of improvement strategies
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to add value to information to support the wider organisational need
- Ability to understand, present, and communicate about highly complex information to people at all levels
- Ability to analyse, investigate and resolve complex queries, issues and problems
- Demonstrative drive, commitment and self-motivation
- Ability to prioritise work within competing timescales
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong analytical and mathematical reasoning skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to design, manage and develop relational databases
- Good ability to develop new ways of working
- Ability to provide supervision and coaching to junior information analysts
Person Specification
Culture and Values
Essential
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
- Always welcoming o Always helpful o Always expert o Always one team
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Educated to a degree level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Post graduate informatics qualification or equivalent in experience in a numerate or information systems discipline
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable success in working for a complex organisation including considerable experience in data management
- In depth specialist knowledge of information analysis and the use of information across the NHS including NHS Data Dictionary
- Experience of working with nationally defined performance metrics and interpreting these in local datasets
- Experience of analysing information from databases and generating reports
- A good understanding of NHS IT infrastructure and systems
- Production of information/reports to assure data integrity
- Experience in developing and maintaining reports using an appropriate Business Intelligence tool (e.g. SSRS / QlikView / QlikSense / PowerBI / Tableau)
- Experience in advanced SQL writing (e.g. SQL and Transact SQL)
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Understanding of clinical pathways
- Knowledge of computerised Patient Information Systems (e.g. EPIC)
- Experience of identification and implementation of improvement strategies
- Experience using QlikSense
- Experience in SSIS package development & management
- Experience of identification and implementation of improvement strategies
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to add value to information to support the wider organisational need
- Ability to understand, present, and communicate about highly complex information to people at all levels
- Ability to analyse, investigate and resolve complex queries, issues and problems
- Demonstrative drive, commitment and self-motivation
- Ability to prioritise work within competing timescales
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong analytical and mathematical reasoning skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to design, manage and develop relational databases
- Good ability to develop new ways of working
- Ability to provide supervision and coaching to junior information analysts
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).
