Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Information Team at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust as a part time (26.25 hours per week) Assistant Information Analyst.
You will be a compassionate, accountable individual who treats all colleagues, patients and service users with respect and seeks to deliver excellence in your role. You will share the Trust values and be committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
You 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.
You will have established 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 Assistant Information Analyst responsibilities will include the following:
- 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, 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.
- Prioritise, manage and plan own workload to ensure the Trust's returns meet weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting deadlines.
- Production of routine daily tasks, such as mandatory SitReps, A&E waiting times data and co-ordination of validation work.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
- Outstanding Patient Care
- Brilliant Place to work
- Leaders in Children's Health
We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the role.
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
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the role.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to A-level standard or demonstrable equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with data/ information in a Trust or Corporate environment
Desirable
- Recent experience of working within the NHS
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Previous experience and proven skills in using SQL and Excel
- Considerable knowledge and proven skills in using other Windows based packages such as Access & Word
- Ability to produce and present complex information in a clear and professional manner
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of using Reporting Service and/or other reporting tools
- Knowledge and experience of NHS Performance targets and data definitions
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to effectively communicate complex information and performance issues to non-information staff
- Ability to interpret and deliver users' requirements
- Ability to multi-task to work on many projects simultaneously, catering for interruptions and strict deadlines
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to A-level standard or demonstrable equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with data/ information in a Trust or Corporate environment
Desirable
- Recent experience of working within the NHS
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Previous experience and proven skills in using SQL and Excel
- Considerable knowledge and proven skills in using other Windows based packages such as Access & Word
- Ability to produce and present complex information in a clear and professional manner
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of using Reporting Service and/or other reporting tools
- Knowledge and experience of NHS Performance targets and data definitions
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to effectively communicate complex information and performance issues to non-information staff
- Ability to interpret and deliver users' requirements
- Ability to multi-task to work on many projects simultaneously, catering for interruptions and strict deadlines
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
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).
