Senior Information Analyst (QSIS)

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 19 May 2024

Job summary

Do you love working with data and numbers? Are you good at communicating complex issues to a range of stakeholders? Are you passionate about making a difference to people's lives? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are looking for a data analyst to join our transformation department, providing data and informatics support to a large multi-disciplinary team of project managers, working to improve services at Moorfields Eye Hospital.

Our office is based at Old Street, London but we offer flexible hybrid working with a mix of remote and on-site working available (typically 1 day a week minimum for analysts). You will also have access to training and development opportunities, including SQL coding, data analysis, project management and improvement methodologies.

If you're looking for a role where you can use your analytical skills to impact change in a friendly and supportive team, please apply today.

Main duties of the job

The candidate will play a key role in provision of high-quality data and informatics support across a range of improvement projects and programmes under the trust's Excellence Portfolio.

The role will require someone with excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills. The candidate should be highly proficient in Excel and SQL coding and have some knowledge of other analytics software (e.g. SSRS, Qlik, Power BI).

About us

This post is based at our London site.

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:

  • Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
  • Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
  • Free 24/7 independent counselling service
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Easy and quick transport links
  • A range of attractive benefits and discounts
  • Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
  • Free Pilates classes
  • Full support and training to develop your skills
  • Flexible working friendly organisation

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

Date posted

30 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year incl. HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

273-DC-5216

Job locations

Moorfields Eye Hospital

162 City Road

LONDON

EC1V 2PD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Overview of key responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the provision of complex analysis to Service Improvement Managers, Clinical staff, senior managers, and other Trust staff, providing detailed interpretation and recommendations relating to the analysis.
  • Provide advice and guidance on the interpretation of complex information reports
  • Undertake data analysis including trend analysis with a strong focus on measurement for improvement.
  • Scrutinise data and information sources across Moorfields in relation to the Service Improvement and Sustainability Programme and identify root cause of variances, trends, discrepancies or gaps
  • Communicate analytical/statistical findings for a wide range of audiences, including nonanalytical professionals.
  • Responsible for sourcing and manipulation of relevant datasets from internal/external systems as required to meet Programme requirements.
  • Create interactive analyses, dashboards and KPI monitoring to present and report performance and other highly complex information, adjusting presentational styles to meet the requirements of different audiences.
  • Ensure that all business information made available to users, is of a consistent standard and has full regard for issues of patient confidentiality and business sensitivity.
  • Responsible for development and iteration of data models as required to inform effective management decision making.
  • To use effective communication and questioning in order to understand the full scope of the information required.
  • Communicate analytical/statistical information, advising of known issues and offering guidance on concepts used to aid understanding.
  • To effectively communicate with line manager all pertinent issues arising in order to keep them informed of workload, the direction of travel and to receive feedback/support.
  • Establish and maintain good communication with end users included interpreting requests for new work, validating outputs and seeking advice if the context or purpose is unclear
  • To produce and maintain appropriate documentation for all development activities, datasets and structures.
  • To work in conjunction with the central Performance and Information team, to keep abreast of dataset/reporting changes, sharing ideas and knowledge in order to inform best practice.
  • The ability to use initiative and to manage own workload. To be proactive in gathering agreed information.
  • Act as a visible champion for improvement and innovation.
  • Building effective stakeholder networks both inside and outside the organisation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Overview of key responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the provision of complex analysis to Service Improvement Managers, Clinical staff, senior managers, and other Trust staff, providing detailed interpretation and recommendations relating to the analysis.
  • Provide advice and guidance on the interpretation of complex information reports
  • Undertake data analysis including trend analysis with a strong focus on measurement for improvement.
  • Scrutinise data and information sources across Moorfields in relation to the Service Improvement and Sustainability Programme and identify root cause of variances, trends, discrepancies or gaps
  • Communicate analytical/statistical findings for a wide range of audiences, including nonanalytical professionals.
  • Responsible for sourcing and manipulation of relevant datasets from internal/external systems as required to meet Programme requirements.
  • Create interactive analyses, dashboards and KPI monitoring to present and report performance and other highly complex information, adjusting presentational styles to meet the requirements of different audiences.
  • Ensure that all business information made available to users, is of a consistent standard and has full regard for issues of patient confidentiality and business sensitivity.
  • Responsible for development and iteration of data models as required to inform effective management decision making.
  • To use effective communication and questioning in order to understand the full scope of the information required.
  • Communicate analytical/statistical information, advising of known issues and offering guidance on concepts used to aid understanding.
  • To effectively communicate with line manager all pertinent issues arising in order to keep them informed of workload, the direction of travel and to receive feedback/support.
  • Establish and maintain good communication with end users included interpreting requests for new work, validating outputs and seeking advice if the context or purpose is unclear
  • To produce and maintain appropriate documentation for all development activities, datasets and structures.
  • To work in conjunction with the central Performance and Information team, to keep abreast of dataset/reporting changes, sharing ideas and knowledge in order to inform best practice.
  • The ability to use initiative and to manage own workload. To be proactive in gathering agreed information.
  • Act as a visible champion for improvement and innovation.
  • Building effective stakeholder networks both inside and outside the organisation.

Person Specification

Years of experience

Essential

  • +3 years experience in informatics environment

Desirable

  • +3 years experience in NHS informatics environment

Project experience

Desirable

  • Experience working as a BA or in a project management context

Expertise in SQL

Essential

  • Experienced SQL coder

Desirable

  • Experienced SQL coder in the NHS

Expertise in Excel

Essential

  • Advanced Excel knowledge

Knowledge of BI tools

Essential

  • Experienced in any analytics tools (e.g. Qlik, Tableau, Power BI)

Desirable

  • Previous experience using Qlik Sense
  • Previous experience using Power BI
  • Previous experience using SSRS
Person Specification

Years of experience

Essential

  • +3 years experience in informatics environment

Desirable

  • +3 years experience in NHS informatics environment

Project experience

Desirable

  • Experience working as a BA or in a project management context

Expertise in SQL

Essential

  • Experienced SQL coder

Desirable

  • Experienced SQL coder in the NHS

Expertise in Excel

Essential

  • Advanced Excel knowledge

Knowledge of BI tools

Essential

  • Experienced in any analytics tools (e.g. Qlik, Tableau, Power BI)

Desirable

  • Previous experience using Qlik Sense
  • Previous experience using Power BI
  • Previous experience using SSRS

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorfields Eye Hospital

162 City Road

LONDON

EC1V 2PD


Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorfields Eye Hospital

162 City Road

LONDON

EC1V 2PD


Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Performance and Information Lead (QSIS)

Ella Preston

e.preston@nhs.net

Date posted

30 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year incl. HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

273-DC-5216

Job locations

Moorfields Eye Hospital

162 City Road

LONDON

EC1V 2PD


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