Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT UNTIL 31ST MARCH 2026 DUE TO FUNDING.
Powys Teaching Health Board have an exciting opportunity for a Information Analyst to join the Data & Business Intelligence Team.
This is a full-time fixed term position until the end of March 2026 within the Allied Health Professionals, Health Sciences and Digital Directorate.
The role is based in Bronllys Hospital, although agile working is encouraged and supported. Successful applicants must be able to occasionally travel and work on site, with a flexible approach to home working.
Powys Teaching Health Board has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued and you can help us provide the best, personalised healthcare, and deliver our core values of Trust, Respect, Integrity, Working Together, Kindness and Caring, and Equality and Fairness.
Main duties of the job
This role has a specific focus on supporting the Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA )implementation project. The analyst will be responsible for warehousing of data from the EPMA system and meeting reporting requirements. The role involves creating and maintaining reports that provide valuable insights into the EPMA system usage, effectiveness, and any areas of improvement.
- working directly with service users to understand their business requirements,
- acquiring data from a variety of different systems,
- managing the transition of data into the data warehouse,
- Experience with SQL,
- Experience of working with large datasets,
- Advanced Excel skills, and
- Experience of working with data visualisation tools such as SSRS or Power BI.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level (or equivalent) with significant relevant experience in health information
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Good knowledge of data warehousing and relational databases
- Good knowledge of legislation relating to data protection and the release of confidential information
- Sufficient relevant experience in an information environment
- Proven analysis and presentation skills, including excellent knowledge of software packages and advanced key board skills such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint, SQL Analytical Services, SQL Reporting Services and ServicePoint
- Proven IT skills in an analytical capacity
- Structured programming skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of Patient Information Systems
- Working knowledge of NHS data standards and definitions
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Good organisational, listening and communication skills
- Ability to think logically to solve problems
- Demonstrate PTHB Values
- Enthusiastic & motivated
- Team player
- Reliable
Desirable
- An understanding of the information needs of a Health Board and how to produce suitable information to meet these requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level (or equivalent) with significant relevant experience in health information
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Good knowledge of data warehousing and relational databases
- Good knowledge of legislation relating to data protection and the release of confidential information
- Sufficient relevant experience in an information environment
- Proven analysis and presentation skills, including excellent knowledge of software packages and advanced key board skills such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint, SQL Analytical Services, SQL Reporting Services and ServicePoint
- Proven IT skills in an analytical capacity
- Structured programming skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of Patient Information Systems
- Working knowledge of NHS data standards and definitions
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Good organisational, listening and communication skills
- Ability to think logically to solve problems
- Demonstrate PTHB Values
- Enthusiastic & motivated
- Team player
- Reliable
Desirable
- An understanding of the information needs of a Health Board and how to produce suitable information to meet these 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).
