Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Information Team at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust as an Information Analyst on a permanent part-time basis.
The postholder will be a compassionate, accountable individual who treats all colleagues, patients and service users with respect and seeks to deliver excellence in their role. They will share the Trust values and be committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
The post holder will be a key member of the Information Team, who are responsible for the provision of high quality information for performance and operational management, strategic planning and patient care.
The Information Analyst will have specialised technical and analytical skills, along with a good knowledge and experience of working in an information team, understanding Information Standards and performance targets.
The Information Team operates on a hybrid working model, including both on site and remote working.
Main duties of the job
The Information Analyst will be responsible for:
- To provide an analytical and reporting service across the Trust. Areas of data that will be analysed will include Trust activity (Acute, Community & Mental Health), RTT, A&E waiting times, diagnostic waits and data from various clinical information systems.
- Respond to ad-hoc requests for information as directed presenting the information in a meaningful and appropriate format.
- Develop and provide reports demonstrating the Trust's performance for internal/external audiences.
- Submission of accurate and timely information national/external returns to required bodies.
- Use of SQL to an expert standard in every day working practice to extract data from the Trust's Business Intelligence solution/data warehouse.
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- This post requires close working with the Performance Team, Care Groups, IM&T, Finance, eSystems team and varying colleagues throughout the Trust.
- To provide an analytical and reporting service across the Trust. Areas of data that will be analysed will include Trust activity (Acute, Community & Mental Health), RTT, A&E waiting times, diagnostic waits and data from various clinical information systems.
- Production and analysis of information to support the Trusts annual planning cycle.
- Submission of accurate and timely nationally mandated datasets (ECDS, CDS, MHSDS, CSDS) to the Secondary Users Service (SUS+) and Strategic Data Collection Service (SDCS).
- Submission of accurate and timely information national/external returns to required bodies.
- Develop and provide reports demonstrating the Trusts performance for internal/external audiences.
- Respond to ad-hoc requests for information, including Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, as directed. Utilise available technologies and software to present the information in an appropriate format.
- Analyse complex and patient sensitive data to show Trust trends and identify and highlight any areas of significance. Investigate any outlying areas using own initiative.
- Identify reporting areas that would benefit from automation or development as self-service reports. Develop and implement any such reports and ensure users understand the purpose and how to use them.
- Use of SQL to an expert standard in every day working practice to extract data from the Trusts Business Intelligence solution/data warehouse.
- Use of PowerBI/SSRS to produce reports based on user requirements.
- Frequent use of Trusts Patient Administration Systems (PAS), Electronic Patient Records (EPR) and other clinical information systems to assist in data analysis and investigation.
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
- This post requires close working with the Performance Team, Care Groups, IM&T, Finance, eSystems team and varying colleagues throughout the Trust.
- To provide an analytical and reporting service across the Trust. Areas of data that will be analysed will include Trust activity (Acute, Community & Mental Health), RTT, A&E waiting times, diagnostic waits and data from various clinical information systems.
- Production and analysis of information to support the Trusts annual planning cycle.
- Submission of accurate and timely nationally mandated datasets (ECDS, CDS, MHSDS, CSDS) to the Secondary Users Service (SUS+) and Strategic Data Collection Service (SDCS).
- Submission of accurate and timely information national/external returns to required bodies.
- Develop and provide reports demonstrating the Trusts performance for internal/external audiences.
- Respond to ad-hoc requests for information, including Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, as directed. Utilise available technologies and software to present the information in an appropriate format.
- Analyse complex and patient sensitive data to show Trust trends and identify and highlight any areas of significance. Investigate any outlying areas using own initiative.
- Identify reporting areas that would benefit from automation or development as self-service reports. Develop and implement any such reports and ensure users understand the purpose and how to use them.
- Use of SQL to an expert standard in every day working practice to extract data from the Trusts Business Intelligence solution/data warehouse.
- Use of PowerBI/SSRS to produce reports based on user requirements.
- Frequent use of Trusts Patient Administration Systems (PAS), Electronic Patient Records (EPR) and other clinical information systems to assist in data analysis and investigation.
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Data visualisation (substantial experience)
- Produce and present complex info
- Excellence and expertise in current info role
Desirable
- SSIS/Visual studio knowledge and experience
- Power BI knowledge and experience
- NHS performance targets and data definitions
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 year's working experience in an Information team or analyst role
Desirable
- Recent experience of working within the NHS
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in Information role
Personal attributes
Essential
- Excellence and expertise in current info role
- Manage extensive and complex workload
- Communicate complex info to non-info staff
- Interpret users requirements
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Data visualisation (substantial experience)
- Produce and present complex info
- Excellence and expertise in current info role
Desirable
- SSIS/Visual studio knowledge and experience
- Power BI knowledge and experience
- NHS performance targets and data definitions
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 year's working experience in an Information team or analyst role
Desirable
- Recent experience of working within the NHS
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in Information role
Personal attributes
Essential
- Excellence and expertise in current info role
- Manage extensive and complex workload
- Communicate complex info to non-info staff
- Interpret users requirements
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).
