Job summary
NHS Englands data for research and development (R&D) directorate put out a funding call for regions across England to establish a sub-national secure data environment (SNSDE), the investments will be made over a period of 3 years. London put out a bid to establish the London SNSDE which has been successful, this environment is now live with 2.7 million populations from North West London and we are looking to scale this up to London over the course of this year.
We are looking for a strong technical leader who can lead the conversations with other parts of London and support shaping the technical architecture of London SNSDE to meet the service needs. The post holder will be leading technical architecture discussions on behalf of London SDE with the national team and will be contributing to the technical policies.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone
With sufficient years experience of leading developments of data platform
With experience of working with national and regional teams
With thorough understanding of common data models, understanding of health and care datasets
Strong technical skills and ability to lead the technical delivery of the programme.
Ability to review and adapt to new technologies thats available in the market.
Ability to bring options appraisals and technical evaluations for new products and helping shape the business case to gain approval through the system.
contribute to the implementation of complex information projects within this programme of delivery
Interpret client requests and develop local Statements of Work
Manage the budget for the programme and the shape the team required to deliver the programme.
If you are technically sound, passionate about delivering business change through systems and data, want to be challenged, organised, hard-working, flexible and enjoy a fast paced working environment, wed like to hear from you.
Please contact Kavitha Saravanakumar, Director of Business Intelligence, NWL ICB if you would like to discuss or have any queries about this job profile on kavitha.saravanakaumar@nhs.net
About us
NHS North West London Integrated Care Board (NHS NWL ICB) is a statutory body responsible for planning and allocating health and care resources to improve the lives of people in eight boroughs across North West London: Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster.
The local population is large and diverse, with a wide range of health and care needs that are evolving all the time. Working with our partners including Councils, NHS provider Trusts, GPs and voluntary and community organisations we plan and allocate NHS resource to deliver a wide range of services including urgent and emergency care, mental health, primary care, elective hospital services and community care.
All ICB roles work collectively to ensure our residents and patients have access to the right services when they need them as well as focusing on prevention and health promotion, supporting residents to take greater care of their own health and live longer, healthier lives.
To do this we will:
improve outcomes in population health and healthcare
reduce inequalities in health outcomes, experience, and access
enhance productivity and better value for money
support broader social and economic development within our area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is expected to support the Director of Business Intelligence deliver the analytics environment and service for London. The Assistant Director of BI Data Warehouse and Systems Solution will
Strategic focus
To lead the development of the strategic plan for the data and solution programme for London, bringing together a collective view of the outcomes, resources and expertise needed to meet the needs of the health system in London.
To lead and maintain the planning of outcomes for the London data and solution landscape, ensuring that each platform has the appropriate capabilities to enable the transformation of the London region.
To lead the test and quality assurance strategy for the London data and solution programme(s). Make sure that all data programmes are continually monitored and measured for success.
To lead the creation of the London SNSDE roadmap and portfolio so that consistency, standardisation, gateways and assurance is in place for all London analytical use cases.
To lead the strategic delivery and financial planning for the London SNSDE outcomes. Turn the strategic goals and objectives into actionable plans.
To present highly complex information about projects, initiatives and services to a wide range of stakeholders in a formal setting and at board level.
To develop relationships with provider partners technical teams where necessary and identify opportunities for common ways of working i.e. information models, coding standards, data quality etc.
Operational focus
Lead the review of the regional and national landscape for the delivery of innovation and research opportunities. Turn opportunities into actionable policy and funding opportunities.
Work with the relevant research organisation in the creation of projects and programmes needed to executive transformation of digital pathways for London.
Lead the internal research of leading technologies which will make a difference to the health system in London. Develop programmes of work to implement these technologies across the London region
Work with the operational teams to ensure service offers for researchers, BI teams, transformation teams and clinicians are made possible through data availability
Ensuring the platform is fit for purpose for research with appropriate tooling and right level of security as set-out by national and Health Data Research UK (HDRUK) standards
Assure the development of forward-looking resource and activity plans for Londons data and solution programme, ensuring the optimal delivery cadence for the programme in flight.
Lead the formulation of the strategic plans of up to three years, providing programme direction within the region on Londons needs, accountable for delivery of the nominated programme workstream.
Deliver against objectives, achieving quality outcomes, prioritising own workload and working to tight deadlines.
Lead the prioritisation of the programme workload across the regions, ensuring that deliverables provide the best value outcome for patients and service users.
Leadership focus
Manage relationships with technical suppliers and ensure they are managed effectively through account meetings, performance reviews
Manage supplier contracts and lead on procurements where required.
Manage, motivate and inspire team members, investing time in their development identifying training needs.
Represent NWL at regional and national forums
Provide regular team briefings on ICB data strategy and Collaboration strategies and priorities ensuring all staff know how they contribute to the business
Conduct annual appraisal for direct reports, setting personal objectives and development plans and providing constructive feedback to assist with development
Build effective relationships with colleagues at all levels through open communication and constructive feedback
Proactively manage poor performance, grievance and disciplinary issues in a sensitive and professional manner
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is expected to support the Director of Business Intelligence deliver the analytics environment and service for London. The Assistant Director of BI Data Warehouse and Systems Solution will
Strategic focus
To lead the development of the strategic plan for the data and solution programme for London, bringing together a collective view of the outcomes, resources and expertise needed to meet the needs of the health system in London.
To lead and maintain the planning of outcomes for the London data and solution landscape, ensuring that each platform has the appropriate capabilities to enable the transformation of the London region.
To lead the test and quality assurance strategy for the London data and solution programme(s). Make sure that all data programmes are continually monitored and measured for success.
To lead the creation of the London SNSDE roadmap and portfolio so that consistency, standardisation, gateways and assurance is in place for all London analytical use cases.
To lead the strategic delivery and financial planning for the London SNSDE outcomes. Turn the strategic goals and objectives into actionable plans.
To present highly complex information about projects, initiatives and services to a wide range of stakeholders in a formal setting and at board level.
To develop relationships with provider partners technical teams where necessary and identify opportunities for common ways of working i.e. information models, coding standards, data quality etc.
Operational focus
Lead the review of the regional and national landscape for the delivery of innovation and research opportunities. Turn opportunities into actionable policy and funding opportunities.
Work with the relevant research organisation in the creation of projects and programmes needed to executive transformation of digital pathways for London.
Lead the internal research of leading technologies which will make a difference to the health system in London. Develop programmes of work to implement these technologies across the London region
Work with the operational teams to ensure service offers for researchers, BI teams, transformation teams and clinicians are made possible through data availability
Ensuring the platform is fit for purpose for research with appropriate tooling and right level of security as set-out by national and Health Data Research UK (HDRUK) standards
Assure the development of forward-looking resource and activity plans for Londons data and solution programme, ensuring the optimal delivery cadence for the programme in flight.
Lead the formulation of the strategic plans of up to three years, providing programme direction within the region on Londons needs, accountable for delivery of the nominated programme workstream.
Deliver against objectives, achieving quality outcomes, prioritising own workload and working to tight deadlines.
Lead the prioritisation of the programme workload across the regions, ensuring that deliverables provide the best value outcome for patients and service users.
Leadership focus
Manage relationships with technical suppliers and ensure they are managed effectively through account meetings, performance reviews
Manage supplier contracts and lead on procurements where required.
Manage, motivate and inspire team members, investing time in their development identifying training needs.
Represent NWL at regional and national forums
Provide regular team briefings on ICB data strategy and Collaboration strategies and priorities ensuring all staff know how they contribute to the business
Conduct annual appraisal for direct reports, setting personal objectives and development plans and providing constructive feedback to assist with development
Build effective relationships with colleagues at all levels through open communication and constructive feedback
Proactively manage poor performance, grievance and disciplinary issues in a sensitive and professional manner
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and understanding of NHS data definitions, NHS information requirements, clinical terminology and coding systems
- Understanding of the drivers, context and requirements of data and digital programmes.
- Knowledge of providing context to highly complex data and presenting information in user-friendly context to a range of audiences.
- Strong analytical approach to solving problems
- Knowledge and understanding of information governance protocols
- Experience of operating in a highly political and sensitive environment
- Experience of operating at an executive level with sufficient experience of managing big data platforms.
- Experience of providing advice and preparing strategic reports and briefing for directors and stakeholders
- Experience of managing a portfolio of work including budget management, staff management, risks/issues management and governance.
- Sound knowledge of latest technology,technical architecture and solutions architecture
- Experience in forward planning and transformation activities including development of business case
- Experience of evaluating national guidance and ability to transfer this to technical deliverables for the team and protocols for non-specialist staff
- Sound understanding of current NHS business processes and clinical practice
- Experience of supplier management and procurement
- Experience of delivering infrastructure, software and digital portfolios
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and understanding of NHS data definitions, NHS information requirements, clinical terminology and coding systems
- Understanding of the drivers, context and requirements of data and digital programmes.
- Knowledge of providing context to highly complex data and presenting information in user-friendly context to a range of audiences.
- Strong analytical approach to solving problems
- Knowledge and understanding of information governance protocols
- Experience of operating in a highly political and sensitive environment
- Experience of operating at an executive level with sufficient experience of managing big data platforms.
- Experience of providing advice and preparing strategic reports and briefing for directors and stakeholders
- Experience of managing a portfolio of work including budget management, staff management, risks/issues management and governance.
- Sound knowledge of latest technology,technical architecture and solutions architecture
- Experience in forward planning and transformation activities including development of business case
- Experience of evaluating national guidance and ability to transfer this to technical deliverables for the team and protocols for non-specialist staff
- Sound understanding of current NHS business processes and clinical practice
- Experience of supplier management and procurement
- Experience of delivering infrastructure, software and digital portfolios
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
Additional information
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