The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Information Analyst

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Job summary

We are looking for two motivated Senior Information Analysts, one to join our Strategic Analysis team, one to join our Performance team. Both roles are at Band 7 and permanent.If you would like to join the team at this exciting time, you will need to be educated to degree level with experience of manipulating complex databases. You should have excellent analytical skills and the ability to collate, interpret and present information to all levels of the organisation.You should be experienced in using SQL and MS Excel and possess a good knowledge of NHS data sets.You must be self-motivated and possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels of the organisation. You will need to be able to work on your own initiative, have a strong attention to detail, and be able to work under pressure.For more information, please contact Jo Deubert, Assistant Information Manager at jo.deubert@rmh.nhs.uk, Charlotte McInally, Assistant Information Manager at charlotte.mcinally@rmh.nhs.uk or Nick Low, Information Manager at nick.low@rmh.nhs.uk

Interviews to be held on 6th September 2024.

Main duties of the job

1.1 The post holder will be an integral member of the Trust's Informatics team, working to transform Trust data into timely accurate information. Whether involved in the production of routine content or responding to ad hoc requests and requirements the post holder will be responsible, as part of a team, for designing, sourcing, scripting, analysing and presenting information to a variety of users both within and outside the Trust. 1.2 The postholder will provide senior analytical support within the team and will provide expertise across the range of informatics tools including but not limited to SQL, Excel, and Qliksense. At all times their ethos will be to ensure information is presented in a clear comprehensible manner, in an accurate non-ambiguous way, conforming to Trust informatics standards.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Details

Date posted

13 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,178 to £55,492 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

282-OD1246101

Job locations

The Royal Marsden Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

2.1 Gain & maintain full working knowledge of the Trust's information systems, ensuring at all times that any changes which may impact on specific analyses are incorporated.2.2 Gain & maintain full working knowledge of the NHS data dictionary and external information reporting requirements, including all published technical guidance.2.3 Gain and maintain an in-depth knowledge of the full RMH data model.2.4 Gain and maintain full working knowledge of in-house programming and presentational standards.2.5 Produce & maintain routine information content using Trust information systems to meet Trust and NHS requirements and deadlines2.6 Liaise with Trust information users to understand their requirements, and to evaluate and advise them on an appropriate analysis and presentation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

2.1 Gain & maintain full working knowledge of the Trust's information systems, ensuring at all times that any changes which may impact on specific analyses are incorporated.2.2 Gain & maintain full working knowledge of the NHS data dictionary and external information reporting requirements, including all published technical guidance.2.3 Gain and maintain an in-depth knowledge of the full RMH data model.2.4 Gain and maintain full working knowledge of in-house programming and presentational standards.2.5 Produce & maintain routine information content using Trust information systems to meet Trust and NHS requirements and deadlines2.6 Liaise with Trust information users to understand their requirements, and to evaluate and advise them on an appropriate analysis and presentation.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level (or equivalent qualification/experience)
  • Higher qualification or significant -analytical experience, preferably within the NHS

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of manipulating complex databases
  • Experience of presenting complex information so that it is understandable to users

Desirable

  • Experience with NHS Data, Dataflows and Performance Targets
  • Experience in analytical tools such as R or Python
  • Awareness of NHS issues and initiatives

Skills Abilities/knowledge

Essential

  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills including the ability to select an appropriate methodology when analysing data.
  • Skills in SQL or similar database or programming tools
  • Advanced Excel Skills
  • Excellent Data Analysis skills
  • Practical experience of PC Applications and good knowledge of MS Office products
  • Ability to design appropriate visualisations to the data context and audience
  • Report writing and written presentation skills

Desirable

  • Skills in Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodology
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level (or equivalent qualification/experience)
  • Higher qualification or significant -analytical experience, preferably within the NHS

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of manipulating complex databases
  • Experience of presenting complex information so that it is understandable to users

Desirable

  • Experience with NHS Data, Dataflows and Performance Targets
  • Experience in analytical tools such as R or Python
  • Awareness of NHS issues and initiatives

Skills Abilities/knowledge

Essential

  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills including the ability to select an appropriate methodology when analysing data.
  • Skills in SQL or similar database or programming tools
  • Advanced Excel Skills
  • Excellent Data Analysis skills
  • Practical experience of PC Applications and good knowledge of MS Office products
  • Ability to design appropriate visualisations to the data context and audience
  • Report writing and written presentation skills

Desirable

  • Skills in Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodology

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

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT


Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT


Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Information Manager

Nick Low

nick.low@rmh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

13 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,178 to £55,492 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

282-OD1246101

Job locations

The Royal Marsden Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT


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