Job summary
The Digital directorate sits within the portfolio of the Executive Director of Finance at Sheffield Health and Social Care. In additional to the providing the day to day operations and services which include informatics, clinical information systems, and ICT to the whole Trust, it also oversees the Trust's Digital Transformation Strategy. This builds on the Trust's standing as a visionary in digital technology but brings with it the challenge of constrained investment which commands leadership, exceptional management of resources and innovation.
Successful candidates will have excellent Microsoft TSQL Skills, and a proven track record of writing and executing Stored Procedures to extract, manipulate and amend data. In addition to being highly organised and adaptable, they should be able to interpret and explain technical requirements to colleagues from a variety of backgrounds and be proficient in using tools such as Microsoft Office products to analyse and present performance information.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the Informatics and Systems team, the post-holder will be responsible for:
- Gathering requirements and developing processes for the extraction, compilation and submission of a variety of data set and statutory returns including Mental Health Services Data Set (MHSDS).
- Working with clinical staff and technical colleagues to develop and support the Trust's additional reporting needs, both internal and external.
- Providing guidance and support to Information Analysts within the organisation to ensure information capture, data analysis and technical outputs are accurate and robust to support decision making.
- Contributing towards the trust Performance and Quality Framework, working with all stakeholders to ensure the trust has robust data definition, data quality and reporting tools.
About us
We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.
What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.
It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of
If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.
We are all very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work with Digital and clinical staff to ensure that trust systems reflect national requirements, with particular emphasis on current and future versions of the Mental Health Services Dataset (MHSDS).
- Planning and preparation for future reporting requirements including the identification of any system or process changes necessary to meet those requirements.
- Work with clinical directorates in relation to the collection of information to required standards and timescales, including the introduction of new processes to meet changing requirements.
- Developing procedures for the extraction, validation and submission of datasets including the Mental Health Services Dataset (MHSDS) within agreed timescales.
- Identify and rectify data quality issues prior to the submission of national datasets such as the Mental Health Services Dataset (MHSDS).
- Analysis and internal reporting of NHS Digital data derived from datasets submitted by the Trust.
- Represent the Trust at relevant user groups relating to national datasets, particularly the MHSDS, and act as a contact point for external bodies (NHS Digital, Department of Health & Social Care, NHS England etc.) in relation to queries on those datasets.
- Oversee the production and distribution of regular internal reports to agreed deadlines, including the extraction and analysis of data for those reports.
- Provision of a data analysis service within the trust to answer ad-hoc requests for information, ensuring a log is kept of reports submitted and ad-hoc queries answered.
- Contribute to the development of the data warehouse and internal performance dashboards in collaboration with colleagues.
- Contribute to the development of Trust patient information systems by attendance at technical team meetings and liaison with IT colleagues.
- Contribute to the development of the ongoing trust data quality improvement programme.
- Deputise and provide cover for colleagues as appropriate.
The duties will involve contact with information providers and users at all levels across the Trust and with various external bodies.
There will be a close working relationship with:
- Colleagues within the Digital directorate
- Departments providing clinical services.
- Recipients of trust information e.g. NHS Digital, DHSC, South Yorkshire ICB, Sheffield City Council
- Contracts and Tender Management Team.
Service Development
- Working within the Digital directorate to ensure a high standard of service is provided to the trust.
- Contributing to the over-arching Digital strategy and portfolio by providing advice and suggestions on projects, policies and work processes.
- Facilitating efficient working relationships with other directorates in order to improve processes and working practices with informatics elements.
- Maintaining existing knowledge and skill-sets and undertaking training to further develop capacity as required to carry out the responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work with Digital and clinical staff to ensure that trust systems reflect national requirements, with particular emphasis on current and future versions of the Mental Health Services Dataset (MHSDS).
- Planning and preparation for future reporting requirements including the identification of any system or process changes necessary to meet those requirements.
- Work with clinical directorates in relation to the collection of information to required standards and timescales, including the introduction of new processes to meet changing requirements.
- Developing procedures for the extraction, validation and submission of datasets including the Mental Health Services Dataset (MHSDS) within agreed timescales.
- Identify and rectify data quality issues prior to the submission of national datasets such as the Mental Health Services Dataset (MHSDS).
- Analysis and internal reporting of NHS Digital data derived from datasets submitted by the Trust.
- Represent the Trust at relevant user groups relating to national datasets, particularly the MHSDS, and act as a contact point for external bodies (NHS Digital, Department of Health & Social Care, NHS England etc.) in relation to queries on those datasets.
- Oversee the production and distribution of regular internal reports to agreed deadlines, including the extraction and analysis of data for those reports.
- Provision of a data analysis service within the trust to answer ad-hoc requests for information, ensuring a log is kept of reports submitted and ad-hoc queries answered.
- Contribute to the development of the data warehouse and internal performance dashboards in collaboration with colleagues.
- Contribute to the development of Trust patient information systems by attendance at technical team meetings and liaison with IT colleagues.
- Contribute to the development of the ongoing trust data quality improvement programme.
- Deputise and provide cover for colleagues as appropriate.
The duties will involve contact with information providers and users at all levels across the Trust and with various external bodies.
There will be a close working relationship with:
- Colleagues within the Digital directorate
- Departments providing clinical services.
- Recipients of trust information e.g. NHS Digital, DHSC, South Yorkshire ICB, Sheffield City Council
- Contracts and Tender Management Team.
Service Development
- Working within the Digital directorate to ensure a high standard of service is provided to the trust.
- Contributing to the over-arching Digital strategy and portfolio by providing advice and suggestions on projects, policies and work processes.
- Facilitating efficient working relationships with other directorates in order to improve processes and working practices with informatics elements.
- Maintaining existing knowledge and skill-sets and undertaking training to further develop capacity as required to carry out the responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree Level or equivalent in a relevant field
- GCSE or equivalent in maths and English language.
Desirable
- Knowledge of healthcare electronic patient record systems (EPRs) and underlying data structures
- Evidence of professional development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of extracting information using TSQL
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Access and Excel programming skills
Desirable
- Knowledge & experience of the Mental Health Services Dataset
- Experience of manipulating and presenting data using Power BI or similar packages
- Previous experience of working within an NHS information or similar environment
- Experience of dealing with customers over the telephone and face to face
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to write concise, accurate & readable documentation and reports
- Able to communicate with non-technical staff and explain technical issues in a manner they will be able to relate to
- Able to work independently in a logical, accurate and methodical manner
- Able to work as part of a team, dealing effectively with differences and valuing diversity
- Able to deal with sensitive or confidential information appropriately at all times
- Business analysis skills combined with excellent listening skills to assist with analysing business processes and developing suitable solutions
- Good understanding of relational database management systems
- Able to deal with colleagues and services in difficult situations
- Knowledge of existing and emerging technologies and understanding of how they could be applied to achieve Trust goals
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree Level or equivalent in a relevant field
- GCSE or equivalent in maths and English language.
Desirable
- Knowledge of healthcare electronic patient record systems (EPRs) and underlying data structures
- Evidence of professional development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of extracting information using TSQL
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Access and Excel programming skills
Desirable
- Knowledge & experience of the Mental Health Services Dataset
- Experience of manipulating and presenting data using Power BI or similar packages
- Previous experience of working within an NHS information or similar environment
- Experience of dealing with customers over the telephone and face to face
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to write concise, accurate & readable documentation and reports
- Able to communicate with non-technical staff and explain technical issues in a manner they will be able to relate to
- Able to work independently in a logical, accurate and methodical manner
- Able to work as part of a team, dealing effectively with differences and valuing diversity
- Able to deal with sensitive or confidential information appropriately at all times
- Business analysis skills combined with excellent listening skills to assist with analysing business processes and developing suitable solutions
- Good understanding of relational database management systems
- Able to deal with colleagues and services in difficult situations
- Knowledge of existing and emerging technologies and understanding of how they could be applied to achieve Trust goals
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).
