Job summary
We are inviting applicants for a new and exciting opportunity working as the Principal Information Analyst within our Performance Analysis Team in Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will manage specialist teams of multi skilled information professionals committed to the service delivery and continual improvement of fit for purpose customer focused information services.
They will be responsible and accountable for the successful provision of Clinical Directorate and organisation wide comprehensive data and information reporting systems.
They will direct and change perspectives on information collection and analysis at all levels across the organisation, promoting the use of high-quality information to inform effective decision-making.
Main duties of the job
- Manage specialist teams of multi skilled information professionals responsible and accountable for the delivery of an information service to the organisation.
- Ensure effective provision and communication of highly complex statistical information and analysis through comprehensive written reports and graphical presentation to senior operational, managerial, and clinical staff within the organisation.
- Interpret and communicate highly complex statistical information and analysis within the organisation, resolving associated problems and providing highly developed expert specialist leadership and direction.
- Create and promote a new information culture through the establishment and development of new ways of working, delivering lasting relationships by working collaboratively and in partnership with the Clinical Directorates.
- Enhance productive working relationships with internal directorates and external organisations.
- Work with Clinical Leads within the Trust to increase clinical engagement in the performance and information agendas.
- Provide information and analytical support to the Trust Board and Executive Director team as required.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, our values are Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality (KITE). If you are looking for a career in the NHS where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, this is the place for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Rachel McDonald on rachel.mcdonald3@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Rachel McDonald on rachel.mcdonald3@nhs.net
Person Specification
Application and interview
Essential
- Masters Level or equivalent experience at Masters Level.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- A minimum of 5 years in an information position at senior management level
- Experience of working in a complex organisation
- Significant experience of providing comprehensive information systems to support service reform and improvement
- Comprehensive leadership and management skills
- Highly developed complex statistical analysis and report writing skills
- Extensive comprehensive verbal and written communication skills
- Detailed project/ resource planning skills
- Advanced keyboard skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Significant customer service skills
- Significant knowledge of core information processes and services
- Proven ability to lead, influence and motivate
- Knowledge of NHS data definitions and information standards
- Highly developed expert specialist knowledge of statistical analysis, analytical methodologies and information interpretation
- Highly developed expert specialist knowledge of information systems design, development, and implementation
- Ability to consider highly complex data or information for long periods producing detailed meaningful analysis and recommendations
- Ability to work under extreme pressure and produce high quality work to tight deadlines
- Ability to communicate at all levels
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Completer / Finisher
- Team player
- Flexible and adaptable
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Change management skills
- Displays enthusiasm for self-development
Person Specification
Application and interview
Essential
- Masters Level or equivalent experience at Masters Level.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- A minimum of 5 years in an information position at senior management level
- Experience of working in a complex organisation
- Significant experience of providing comprehensive information systems to support service reform and improvement
- Comprehensive leadership and management skills
- Highly developed complex statistical analysis and report writing skills
- Extensive comprehensive verbal and written communication skills
- Detailed project/ resource planning skills
- Advanced keyboard skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Significant customer service skills
- Significant knowledge of core information processes and services
- Proven ability to lead, influence and motivate
- Knowledge of NHS data definitions and information standards
- Highly developed expert specialist knowledge of statistical analysis, analytical methodologies and information interpretation
- Highly developed expert specialist knowledge of information systems design, development, and implementation
- Ability to consider highly complex data or information for long periods producing detailed meaningful analysis and recommendations
- Ability to work under extreme pressure and produce high quality work to tight deadlines
- Ability to communicate at all levels
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Completer / Finisher
- Team player
- Flexible and adaptable
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Change management skills
- Displays enthusiasm for self-development
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).
