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 Analyst who will take the lead in supporting the data management needs within a Clinical Division.
You will be an integral member of the Information Services Business Intelligence team and will lead on reporting Genetics Laboratory testing activity data, working closely with the GOSH Rare and Inherited Disease Genetics Laboratory and North Thames Genomics Laboratory Hub.
You will be responsible for managing Genetics testing data within the Trust's Data Warehousing environments and delivering reporting on that data to Trust standards, adding value to the Division by providing an expert level of knowledge and analysis about the performance of the service, 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 Division 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
Previous NHS experience would be an advantage but is not essential.
As detailed in the person specification this role would suit someone who:
- Has BI Tools experience
- Has experience with SQL and data warehousing principles
- Has an analytical and logical mind-set and enjoys problem-solving
- Has an ability to think creatively
- Is adaptable and confident working alone as well collaboratively as part of a team
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
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
- Demonstrable understanding and contribution to advance Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent experience in a numerate or information systems discipline
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Clinical Training in a Genetics capacity
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable success in working for a complex organisation including considerable experience in data management
- Knowledge of information analysis and the use of information across the NHS (or a similar large/complex organisation)
- Experience of working with nationally defined performance metrics and interpreting these in local datasets
- Experience of MS Excel and data manipulation
- Experience of analysing information from databases and generating reports
- Production of information/reports to assure data integrity
- Experience in SQL writing (e.g. SQL and Transact SQL)
- Experience in development and maintaining reporting using an appropriate reporting tool (QlikSense/PowerBI)
- Understanding of clinical pathways
- Adding value to information to support the wider organisational need
- A good understanding of NHS IT infrastructure and systems
Desirable
- Knowledge of computerised Patient Information Systems (e.g. EPIC, OMNI Lab)
- Knowledge and experience of genetics testing activity datasets
- Experience of identification and implementation of improvement strategies
- Experience in SSIS package development and management
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to understand and analyse highly complex information and present data 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
- Ability to communicate complex information to a wide range of audiences
- Strong MS Excel skills
- Ability to design, manage and develop relational databases
- Strong analytical and mathematical reasoning skills
- Ability to work with non-technical users to create specifications for data interfaces with Trust Information Systems
- Excellent attention to detail
Desirable
- Good ability to develop new ways of working
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
- Demonstrable understanding and contribution to advance Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent experience in a numerate or information systems discipline
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Clinical Training in a Genetics capacity
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable success in working for a complex organisation including considerable experience in data management
- Knowledge of information analysis and the use of information across the NHS (or a similar large/complex organisation)
- Experience of working with nationally defined performance metrics and interpreting these in local datasets
- Experience of MS Excel and data manipulation
- Experience of analysing information from databases and generating reports
- Production of information/reports to assure data integrity
- Experience in SQL writing (e.g. SQL and Transact SQL)
- Experience in development and maintaining reporting using an appropriate reporting tool (QlikSense/PowerBI)
- Understanding of clinical pathways
- Adding value to information to support the wider organisational need
- A good understanding of NHS IT infrastructure and systems
Desirable
- Knowledge of computerised Patient Information Systems (e.g. EPIC, OMNI Lab)
- Knowledge and experience of genetics testing activity datasets
- Experience of identification and implementation of improvement strategies
- Experience in SSIS package development and management
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to understand and analyse highly complex information and present data 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
- Ability to communicate complex information to a wide range of audiences
- Strong MS Excel skills
- Ability to design, manage and develop relational databases
- Strong analytical and mathematical reasoning skills
- Ability to work with non-technical users to create specifications for data interfaces with Trust Information Systems
- Excellent attention to detail
Desirable
- Good ability to develop new ways of working
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
