Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to apply business intelligence skills to a clinical service at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) in the Pharmacy Informatics team.
The pharmacy department is currently undertaking a project to implement electronic prescribing and medicines administration (ePMA) functionality, which will come with a large dataset resulting in unprecedented insights into medicines management across the Trust. This role will be central to fulfilling the potential of this information as well as other systems the pharmacy department utilises.
UHBW is situated in the centre of a vibrant and buzzing city, well known for its restaurants, culture, harbour side and sporting activities balanced by easy access to the motorway network and airport links.
Main duties of the job
Your day to day duties will include but may not be limited to:
o Interprets complex data from clinical systems and develops data structures to support reporting.
o Uses data resources to develop and support the delivery of performance and operational reporting.
o Works cooperatively within the Pharmacy Informatics Team to cover a shared workload in supporting and maintaining existing reporting, including time-critical requirements.
o Works independently on the development and innovation of new reporting solutions from clinical systems.
o Leads on the supervision of data and reporting processes. Acts independently in the troubleshooting and rectification of any issues.
o Uses a good understanding of NHS reporting to deliver both nationally prescribed and locally agreed requirements in the hospital Trust.
o Is able to use a flexible approach to absorb unplanned reporting tasks.
o Develops new dashboard and reporting services to drive clinical prioritisation and improve the efficiency of delivery of patient care within and outside of pharmacy department.
o Uses initiative to advise on and develop intuitive operational reporting services for the clinical workforce.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Interviews to be held 31st of October.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Interviews to be held 31st of October.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Use of Microsoft Office in a work environment
- Detailed knowledge of handling data in a situation where data quality is a major priority
- Demonstrable experience of producing Patient Activity Information statutory reporting in an NHS Analytical role
- Knowledge of the NHS and of Hospital Trust Patient administration systems
- Use of Microsoft Office including Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word in a work environment
Desirable
- Experience of multidisciplinary health service information needs
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
- Proficient in the analytical and numerical skills to present complex information appropriately
- Ability to follow complex instructions and protocols accurately
- Understanding of NHS data flows, patient activity information, statutory data requirements and data definitions, and their implementation in a comparable working environment
- Proven ability to communicate complex ideas effectively and appropriately both in writing and verbally
Desirable
- Proficiency in SQL Server including SQL coding and Reporting Services
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Extensive experience as an information analyst or data analyst
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Use of Microsoft Office in a work environment
- Detailed knowledge of handling data in a situation where data quality is a major priority
- Demonstrable experience of producing Patient Activity Information statutory reporting in an NHS Analytical role
- Knowledge of the NHS and of Hospital Trust Patient administration systems
- Use of Microsoft Office including Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word in a work environment
Desirable
- Experience of multidisciplinary health service information needs
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
- Proficient in the analytical and numerical skills to present complex information appropriately
- Ability to follow complex instructions and protocols accurately
- Understanding of NHS data flows, patient activity information, statutory data requirements and data definitions, and their implementation in a comparable working environment
- Proven ability to communicate complex ideas effectively and appropriately both in writing and verbally
Desirable
- Proficiency in SQL Server including SQL coding and Reporting Services
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Extensive experience as an information analyst or data analyst
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin St.
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
