Senior Information Analyst

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

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Job summary

This is an exciting time at Devon Partnership Trust where we have recently implemented a new clinical system. This is a huge digital transformation of how the Devon Partnership Trust works to support patient care. A key part of the new clinical system programme is reporting and transforming our information provision.

The Data and Analytics team has big ambitions to enhance our use of data to support patient care. We want to harness the opportunity to influence improvements in mental health and learning disability care across the Devon integrated Care System.

This post will be primarily be working with our national data submissions, a crucial part of our data and analytics service, with opportunities to continue to develop your career in data and analytics.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be a motivated team member who has a range of experience in coding with SQL, R or Python alongside being comfortable with Excel and Power BI. It is a fantastic opportunity to work with an experienced and friendly team helping shape the future of how we work with data.

The role involves:

Working with the information manager to produce information on a regular report schedule to ensure the submission of national datasets
Using skills in SQL, R and Python to develop and enhance the current and new reporting
Communicating complex information to enable stakeholders, overcoming barriers to understanding
Being familiar with rationale and usage of KPIs, using and maintaining the KPI register and ensuring this aligns with national standards
Analyse, investigate and resolve complex data queries where there are a range of solutions working alongside the clinical systems team
Cascade specialist knowledge of the national data set and understanding of the new clinical system to the wider Data and Analytics team

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Date posted

09 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

C9369-24-0111-2

Job locations

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Job Purpose

To develop, administrate the control and production process for the Trusts key performance indicators, regular reports and ad-hoc requests for information in relation to Trusts information needs.
To develop reports to deliver key performance indicator information.
To work directly with clinical staff to support their understanding of information, analytics and associated performance measures.
To support and line manage information analysts in the team.
To lead project work in the field of informatics.
To support development of Business Intelligence reporting and rich data visualisation using industry standard tools.
To work as part of a team in the Data & Analytics team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Job Purpose

To develop, administrate the control and production process for the Trusts key performance indicators, regular reports and ad-hoc requests for information in relation to Trusts information needs.
To develop reports to deliver key performance indicator information.
To work directly with clinical staff to support their understanding of information, analytics and associated performance measures.
To support and line manage information analysts in the team.
To lead project work in the field of informatics.
To support development of Business Intelligence reporting and rich data visualisation using industry standard tools.
To work as part of a team in the Data & Analytics team.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Considerable experience working as an Information Analyst or equivalent experience in a role which is focused on data analysis and reporting
Experience of working with analytical systems and processes
Experience of SQL Server including SQL query writing skills

Desirable

Experience of working in the NHS or Public Sector
Experience of programming languages such as R or Python

Qualifications

Essential

Good general education to GCE/GCSE level to include English Language and Mathematics
Educated to A level or equivalent experience

Desirable

Education to degree level (preferably in an IT discipline) or equivalent experience

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Considerable experience working as an Information Analyst or equivalent experience in a role which is focused on data analysis and reporting
Experience of working with analytical systems and processes
Experience of SQL Server including SQL query writing skills

Desirable

Experience of working in the NHS or Public Sector
Experience of programming languages such as R or Python

Qualifications

Essential

Good general education to GCE/GCSE level to include English Language and Mathematics
Educated to A level or equivalent experience

Desirable

Education to degree level (preferably in an IT discipline) or equivalent experience

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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