Job summary
Brief Description of the Role:
At BTHFT we believe that data is a critical component in shaping patient care and improving outcomes. The Business Intelligence (BI) and Quality teams play a vital role, ensuring complex information from a wide range of clinical and administrative systems is available to users at all levels of the organisation, driving improved decision making about patient care.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Principal BI Analyst to join the Business Intelligence (BI) and Quality teams at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a highly motivated and dedicated candidates with information / analytical experience of to join our dynamic, Trust wide service.
The Principal BI Analysts will undertake a specialist role in driving the provision of high quality, timely and accurate information, providing appropriate analysis to assist service areas in delivering high quality, safe, patient focused services. They will provide specialist advice to Trust stakeholders from ward to Board, based on their expert knowledge and technical skills.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a forward thinking information professional to help shape the future of our self-service, real time intelligence strategy. We are looking for enthusiasm, creativity and initiative, to continually innovate and develop improvements to the reporting systems and processes that we operate. Working with staff in the BI team and wider Informatics department, you will support the flow of information throughout the organisation to improve insight into activity, performance and quality of care. The Quality post holder will provide mentorship to the Quality team in terms of developing their skill set to make sense of data. They will support the Associate Director for Quality, Head of QI and Clinical Outcomes and the Senior Quality Governance Lead to implement longer-term, more strategic improvements.
This will require working with staff at a range of levels within the organisation such as; information staff, clinical colleagues, service users and leads, other relevant stakeholders including heads of services/directors.
For further information (or to arrange an informal visit ) please contact: Mr Nick Dodds - ick.Dodds@bthft.nhs.uk
We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, excellent pension scheme and advice on childcare.
Closing Date: 03.02.23 (This date may change dependent on the response)
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS or in a healthcare / clinical environment
- Significant experience of working in an analytical, information or business intelligence role
- Experience of supervising staff and supporting team members in a collaborative manner to deliver the functions objectives
- Experience of working with health service managers and professionals to deliver information requirements, meeting stakeholder needs to a high standard.
- Experience of defining, testing and producing various types of reports and graphical representations using different reporting tools
- Experience of communicating complex issues and data concepts to a range of non-technical audiences.
- Experience of producing new data sets / reports in response to new local or national/contracted requirements
Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret very large and complex datasets using a variety of analytical / statistical techniques
- Ability to manipulate highly complex information and present it in a simplified manner.
- Ability to extract and analyse data from multiple data sources and transpose into meaningful intelligence through the application of; prescriptive, descriptive and/or predictive analysis
- Ability to take a structured, diagnostic approach to finding solutions to complex data and quality issues.
- Ability to work competently with Microsoft Office software to advanced level with, in particular, a thorough understanding of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to identify key points from complex issues and explain them appropriately and with clarity to information users
- Strong organisational / prioritisation skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast paced NHS Acute Trust informatics environment to meet strict deadlines
- Ability to identify and embrace change in the drive towards continuous improvement
- Ability to interpret guidance and other technical documents for new local or national/contractual requirements and put into application
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge and understanding of NHS mandatory reporting requirements, data standards and definitions
- Knowledge and understanding of NHS targets, performance routes and monitoring mechanisms
- An in depth knowledge of healthcare information systems or other process based systems
Desirable
- An understanding of how to use app based tools and an interest in building web based applications.
- Knowledge and understanding of any other reporting tools, statistical analyst package or database tools e.g. SSRS, R
- Knowledge of Trust information systems (e.g. Cerner EPR, Medway)
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Health Informatics or related discipline e.g. computing, statistics or equivalent level of experience
- 'A' Level Mathematics or equivalent in computing/applications/IT
Desirable
- Recent professional training in the use of a Business Intelligence reporting tool (preferably Microsoft Power BI)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS or in a healthcare / clinical environment
- Significant experience of working in an analytical, information or business intelligence role
- Experience of supervising staff and supporting team members in a collaborative manner to deliver the functions objectives
- Experience of working with health service managers and professionals to deliver information requirements, meeting stakeholder needs to a high standard.
- Experience of defining, testing and producing various types of reports and graphical representations using different reporting tools
- Experience of communicating complex issues and data concepts to a range of non-technical audiences.
- Experience of producing new data sets / reports in response to new local or national/contracted requirements
Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret very large and complex datasets using a variety of analytical / statistical techniques
- Ability to manipulate highly complex information and present it in a simplified manner.
- Ability to extract and analyse data from multiple data sources and transpose into meaningful intelligence through the application of; prescriptive, descriptive and/or predictive analysis
- Ability to take a structured, diagnostic approach to finding solutions to complex data and quality issues.
- Ability to work competently with Microsoft Office software to advanced level with, in particular, a thorough understanding of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to identify key points from complex issues and explain them appropriately and with clarity to information users
- Strong organisational / prioritisation skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast paced NHS Acute Trust informatics environment to meet strict deadlines
- Ability to identify and embrace change in the drive towards continuous improvement
- Ability to interpret guidance and other technical documents for new local or national/contractual requirements and put into application
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge and understanding of NHS mandatory reporting requirements, data standards and definitions
- Knowledge and understanding of NHS targets, performance routes and monitoring mechanisms
- An in depth knowledge of healthcare information systems or other process based systems
Desirable
- An understanding of how to use app based tools and an interest in building web based applications.
- Knowledge and understanding of any other reporting tools, statistical analyst package or database tools e.g. SSRS, R
- Knowledge of Trust information systems (e.g. Cerner EPR, Medway)
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Health Informatics or related discipline e.g. computing, statistics or equivalent level of experience
- 'A' Level Mathematics or equivalent in computing/applications/IT
Desirable
- Recent professional training in the use of a Business Intelligence reporting tool (preferably Microsoft Power BI)
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).
