Senior information analyst

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

This is a key role within the Performance & Information department responsible for the management and provision of high-quality information support to a clinical division, as well as the Ocular Oncology service based at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will be responsible for the collection, collation and reporting on all related activity and ensuring that the information is accurate and timely and meets organisational needs. The post holder will ensure that the Oncology data collection mechanisms are robust and that the Trust meets all Cancer Waiting Times and cancer data submission targets.

This role will require the skills and competencies necessary to plan information development together with delivery of systems/tools, and information management. The role also carries responsibility for the development of routine reporting frameworks and ensuring that all statutory returns (local and national) are accurate and delivered according to the agreed timescale.

Main duties of the job

o Responsible for the independent provision of complex analysis to operational staff, clinical staff, senior managers, and other Trust staff, providing detailed interpretation and recommendations relating to the analysis.

o Responsible for the management and provision of high-quality information support to the ocular oncology service that enables the service to review and track performance against agreed national and local targets.

About us

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

11 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year including HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

273-DS-6636434

Job locations

Kemp House

London

EC1V 2NX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cancer service support

Responsible for the management and provision of high-quality information support to the ocular oncology service that enables the service to review and track performance against agreed national and local targets.

Responsible for the provision of highly complex information analysis to the oncology service including clinicians, senior managers, clinical nurse specialists, multi-disciplinary teams, and external organisations when required.

Provide detailed interpretation and recommendations relating to the analysis provided.

Provides advice and guidance to senior staff and service managers on the interpretation of complex information reports.

To ensure that all information collected within the Trust adheres to NHS information standards and definitions requirements especially those applicable to oncology, including COSD and CWT data sets. To provide expert advice and guidance to senior management and departmental managers on the interpretation of NHS information requirements.

To alert the team if national Cancer targets are about to be breached.

To represent Cancer Services within the Trust and across the London Cancer Alliance.

To act as a contact for internal and external cancer target-related queries and complaints.

To ensure response times to information data requests are compliant with contracts and produce information to enable the monitoring of these.

All information obtained and provided must comply with ICT Security standards, Data Protection Act (1998), Caldicott Guardian recommendations, Computer Misuse Act, and the Human Rights Act (1998). It is the post holders responsibility to ensure compliance with the requirements of the above Acts together with those relating to software licensing.

To provide cancer-related information training to other analysts in the team.

Divisional analytical support

Responsible for the independent provision of complex analysis to operational staff, clinical staff, senior managers, and other Trust staff, providing detailed interpretation and recommendations relating to the analysis.

Provide advice and guidance on the communication and interpretation of complex information to support divisional improvement initiatives.

Develop and maintain team SOPs for regular tasks and ensure business continuity in the event of absence.

Advise on data and information issues across a range of areas, and support teams to implement secure and sustainable decisions requiring data use and collection

Scrutinise data and information sources across the division to identify root cause of variances, trends, discrepancies or gaps.

Take responsibility for designated statutory returns, ensuring these are prepared, data quality assured, signed-off and submitted on time.

Develop a close understanding of the Division and adopt a pro-active approach to problem solving and anticipating and evaluating information needs. Build and manage working relations with the senior stakeholders and the Divisional Team, in particular with Divisional Manager, Clinical Directors, and service managers

Analyse & present divisional performance, highlighting key issues for discussion at at the divisional board meetings. Ensure that management are aware of key issues and risks.

Support the division in the development and interpretation of statistical process control (SPC) charts

When directed, conduct research into external suppliers and produce options appraisals for products essential to improvement projects.