Power BI Administrator

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 18 March 2025

Job summary

The Analytical Services Team is looking for a Power BI Administrator to join our dynamic team. Power BI is currently being rolled out across our organisation, meaning you'll be playing a crucial role as we transition from our existing reporting suites and strive to deliver best-in-class Business Intelligence services. This is a really exciting time to join us, where your ideas will be welcomed and encouraged.

You'll be using your in-depth knowledge of Power BI, keeping abreast of the latest technological changes. You'll be a subject-matter expert helping to define Power BI standards and ensuring that best practices are widely adopted across the department and the wider organisation. As part of this, you'll mentor staff, sharing your skills and knowledge.

Main duties of the job

Part of a specialist team of multi skilled information professionals committed to the service delivery and continual improvement of a fit for purpose customer focused information service.

Support the design, production and implementation of comprehensive data and information reporting systems for organisational wide reporting by managing and maintaining the Power BI platform.

Responsible for overseeing and optimising the Power BI platform to meet the Trust's business intelligence needs, including managing user access, configuring data refresh schedules, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring data accuracy and security.

Support users with advice and training to increase adoption of Power BI solutions.

Manage Microsoft Reporting Services during the service phase out and shut down.

Help to direct and change perspectives on information collection and analysis across the organisation, promoting the use of good information to inform effective decision-making.

Support the integration and development of core information processes and services required by the Trust's Corporate and Clinical Directorates.

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Date posted

25 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-CORP-1886R

Job locations

Harrogate Hospital / Working from home

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, 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, please contact Rachel McDonald on rachel.mcdonald3@nhs.net

Person Specification

Application and interview

Essential

Educated to Degree Level or Equivalent
A minimum of 3 years' experience in a business intelligence environment
Experience of using Microsoft Power BI and other reporting software
Significant experience of providing comprehensive information systems to support reform and service improvement
Leadership and management skills
Detailed project/ resource planning skills
High level of interpersonal skills including the ability to lead, influence and motivate
Customer service and communication skills
Experience with Azure services and other data sources (SQL Server, Excel, SharePoint, etc.)
Considerable knowledge and experience of developing and implementing business intelligence solutions
Ability to work under pressure and produce high quality work to tight deadlines

Desirable

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) or Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Previous NHS experience
Experience of managing staff
Project and Change management skills
Knowledge of NHS data definitions and information standards
Understanding of data warehousing techniques e.g. Kimball methodology
Displays enthusiasm for self-development

Person Specification

Application and interview

Essential

Educated to Degree Level or Equivalent
A minimum of 3 years' experience in a business intelligence environment
Experience of using Microsoft Power BI and other reporting software
Significant experience of providing comprehensive information systems to support reform and service improvement
Leadership and management skills
Detailed project/ resource planning skills
High level of interpersonal skills including the ability to lead, influence and motivate
Customer service and communication skills
Experience with Azure services and other data sources (SQL Server, Excel, SharePoint, etc.)
Considerable knowledge and experience of developing and implementing business intelligence solutions
Ability to work under pressure and produce high quality work to tight deadlines

Desirable

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) or Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Previous NHS experience
Experience of managing staff
Project and Change management skills
Knowledge of NHS data definitions and information standards
Understanding of data warehousing techniques e.g. Kimball methodology
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.

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).

Additional information