Job summary
NHS Elect has been delivering support across the health service for more than 20 years, through our membership model, improvement networks and consultancy programmes. We fully understand the challenges faced by our healthcare colleagues and are uniquely positioned within the NHS to work in partnership to deliver cost-effective, sustainable outcomes that make a real difference to patients and staff. We operate across the UK and beyond, with clients at a local, regional and national level.
What we are looking for:
An exciting fixed term opportunity has arisen in the organisation for a Measurement for Improvement Intern (Band 5) for 1 year. The post holder will work as part of the Measurement Team at NHS Elect, supporting and developing improvement information and reporting requirements by providing information and analytical services, lead on core information requirements, liaise with users of information to resolve problems and provide innovative ways of presenting information. They will assist improvement leads and members of the senior management team in all areas of data provision and analysis, ensuring quality standards are maintained
Main duties of the job
- To manage internal and external reporting of Improvement data.
- Establishing, maintaining and monitoring databases and systems relating to Improvement.
- Ensuring quality and responsiveness to enquiries are met consistently.
- Undertaking responsibilities in an autonomous fashion within appropriate guidelines, exercising judgement on when to seek necessary support from colleagues
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
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 overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
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 overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent training and/or experience
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of databases, analysis and computerised software
- Working experience of Microsoft Office, particularly MS Teams and Excel
- Experience of designing and formatting complex spread sheets and databases.
- Proven ability in managing process, quality and productivity
- Good understanding of topical NHS-wide issues
- Up to date knowledge of information/clinical governance issues
Desirable
- Advance skills in the use of Excel, and SQL
- Experience in a role involving analysis, investigation and resolution of complex statistical/analytical queries.
- Experience of applying improvement methodology within a healthcare setting, particularly measurement for improvement
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.
- Analytical skills and logic
- Excellent data presentation skills, written, graphical & verbal
- Understanding of providing excellent customer service
Desirable
- Ability to produce and interpret SPC charts.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent training and/or experience
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of databases, analysis and computerised software
- Working experience of Microsoft Office, particularly MS Teams and Excel
- Experience of designing and formatting complex spread sheets and databases.
- Proven ability in managing process, quality and productivity
- Good understanding of topical NHS-wide issues
- Up to date knowledge of information/clinical governance issues
Desirable
- Advance skills in the use of Excel, and SQL
- Experience in a role involving analysis, investigation and resolution of complex statistical/analytical queries.
- Experience of applying improvement methodology within a healthcare setting, particularly measurement for improvement
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.
- Analytical skills and logic
- Excellent data presentation skills, written, graphical & verbal
- Understanding of providing excellent customer service
Desirable
- Ability to produce and interpret SPC charts.
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).
