Information Manager

NHS Professionals Limited

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Job summary

As the Cancer Information Manager, you will be responsible for delivering high quality, clinically focused reporting and analysis of cancer data.

The role will be pivotal in supporting the improvement of cancer outcomes through the development and delivery of timely and accurate data, through extraction and analysis, on which decisions can be made. The role will support the provision of data for Cancer Waiting Times Dataset (CWT), Clinical Outcomes and Services Dataset (COSD) and National Audits at specialty level.

The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Cancer Management System (CMS) InfoFlex, delivering support, administration, technical management, maintenance, and development.

The postholder will play a key role in the successful implementation of the EHR system, Cerner, in October 2024, for cancer services and, in conjunction with the Cancer Performance Manager, will lead PAH through the ICS wide procurement process for a new Cancer Management System which is due to start imminently.

Main duties of the job

  • Lead the provision of accurate and complete cancer data on InfoFlex, liaising with the MDT team managers to ensure that data entry is timely and accurate at source, errors are highlighted, and training supplied.
  • Providing cancer specialist data analysis, information reports and interpretation of that data to the Trust and in particular to clinical colleagues and Health Care divisions. This will include working with the Trust EPR systems and Business Intelligence teams to develop self-service data and information provision. Regular review of processes for efficiency and effectiveness will be expected.
  • Ensure the management of the day-to-day duties to maintain the system security and access control of InfoFlex.
  • Assisting in the maintenance of security of InfoFlex live environment in accordance with the NHS IM&T Security Manual, the Trusts Security/Confidentiality Policy including locally defined polices and/or procedures
  • To manage and/or provide expert software configuration management for InfoFlex, to include the production of procedures, planning, reporting, change control preparation documents, audit and version control.
  • Proactively support the implementation of the new EHR system, Cerner, for cancer services, reviewing and changing cancer processes as required, in conjunction with the wider Cancer Team. Ensuring the correct Cerner training and ongoing support is organised and delivered for cancer services and the Cancer Team

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Date posted

23 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£26.06 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

M0042-74066

Job locations

Kao Park, London Road

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Harlow

Essex

CM17 9NA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title:Information Manager

Location:Kao Park, Harlow CM17 9NA

Trust:Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Job Type/Shift Patterns:Full time, Monday Friday, either 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm, 37.5 hours a week (Hybrid, 1-2 days working on-site, rest days Working from Home)

Pay Rate:£26.06/Hr.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience of working in the NHS in a management role.
  • Prior experience of using and developing InfoFlex.
  • Recent experience of working in cancer.
  • Experience of delivering BI Solutions on Microsoft technology, in particular MS-SQL R2 Components (SSIS, T-SQL, SSAS, SSRS)
  • In depth knowledge and experience of NHS information datasets, data standards and data flows.
  • Experience working in an analyst role on large cross functional/organisational projects including the production of reporting specifications.
  • Experience of delivering statutory, commissioning, and clinical information reporting requirements.
  • Experience of using OPCS, ICD10 and HRG alongside other clinical terminology i.e. SNOMED etc.
  • Delivery of technical training to non-technical resources at all organisational levels.
  • Understanding of NHS Data Dictionary and other relevant Information standards, and an ability to apply these standards to system designs/developments.
  • An understanding of NHS Information needs and analysis tools and techniques to support these.
  • Advanced user of MS Excel, MS Access, MS Word, MS Power Point and MS Outlook.
  • Budget management skills and financial acumen bundled with Project management skills.

MOST CHALLENGING/DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE JOB:

This role requires attention to detail, frequent concentration in order to check documents and will also need to deal with interruptions to assist with business issues that arise.

This post holder will need to demonstrate the ability to:

Understand and critique complex information at a detailed level.

Understand clinical terminology and gain the respect of clinical and operational colleagues.

Produce concise but comprehensive written documentation.

Have strong negotiation and persuasion skills.

Juggle multiple tasks and conflicting priorities and work under pressure to tight deadlines.

Understand and manage pressures of working within cancer services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title:Information Manager

Location:Kao Park, Harlow CM17 9NA

Trust:Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Job Type/Shift Patterns:Full time, Monday Friday, either 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm, 37.5 hours a week (Hybrid, 1-2 days working on-site, rest days Working from Home)

Pay Rate:£26.06/Hr.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience of working in the NHS in a management role.
  • Prior experience of using and developing InfoFlex.
  • Recent experience of working in cancer.
  • Experience of delivering BI Solutions on Microsoft technology, in particular MS-SQL R2 Components (SSIS, T-SQL, SSAS, SSRS)
  • In depth knowledge and experience of NHS information datasets, data standards and data flows.
  • Experience working in an analyst role on large cross functional/organisational projects including the production of reporting specifications.
  • Experience of delivering statutory, commissioning, and clinical information reporting requirements.
  • Experience of using OPCS, ICD10 and HRG alongside other clinical terminology i.e. SNOMED etc.
  • Delivery of technical training to non-technical resources at all organisational levels.
  • Understanding of NHS Data Dictionary and other relevant Information standards, and an ability to apply these standards to system designs/developments.
  • An understanding of NHS Information needs and analysis tools and techniques to support these.
  • Advanced user of MS Excel, MS Access, MS Word, MS Power Point and MS Outlook.
  • Budget management skills and financial acumen bundled with Project management skills.

MOST CHALLENGING/DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE JOB:

This role requires attention to detail, frequent concentration in order to check documents and will also need to deal with interruptions to assist with business issues that arise.

This post holder will need to demonstrate the ability to:

Understand and critique complex information at a detailed level.

Understand clinical terminology and gain the respect of clinical and operational colleagues.

Produce concise but comprehensive written documentation.

Have strong negotiation and persuasion skills.

Juggle multiple tasks and conflicting priorities and work under pressure to tight deadlines.

Understand and manage pressures of working within cancer services.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in the NHS in a management role.
  • Prior experience of using and developing InfoFlex.
  • Recent experience of working in cancer.
  • Experience of delivering BI Solutions on Microsoft technology, in particular MS-SQL R2 Components (SSIS, T-SQL, SSAS, SSRS)
  • In depth knowledge and experience of NHS information datasets, data standards and data flows.
  • Advanced user of MS Excel, MS Access, MS Word, MS Power Point and MS Outlook.

Desirable

  • Experience of delivering statutory, commissioning, and clinical information reporting requirements.
  • Experience of using OPCS, ICD10 and HRG alongside other clinical terminology i.e. SNOMED etc.
  • Budget management skills and financial acumen bundled with Project management skills.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in the NHS in a management role.
  • Prior experience of using and developing InfoFlex.
  • Recent experience of working in cancer.
  • Experience of delivering BI Solutions on Microsoft technology, in particular MS-SQL R2 Components (SSIS, T-SQL, SSAS, SSRS)
  • In depth knowledge and experience of NHS information datasets, data standards and data flows.
  • Advanced user of MS Excel, MS Access, MS Word, MS Power Point and MS Outlook.

Desirable

  • Experience of delivering statutory, commissioning, and clinical information reporting requirements.
  • Experience of using OPCS, ICD10 and HRG alongside other clinical terminology i.e. SNOMED etc.
  • Budget management skills and financial acumen bundled with Project management 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.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Kao Park, London Road

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Harlow

Essex

CM17 9NA


Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Kao Park, London Road

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Harlow

Essex

CM17 9NA


Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Specialist

Jaydeep Panchal

jaydeep.panchal@nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk

Date posted

23 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£26.06 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

M0042-74066

Job locations

Kao Park, London Road

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Harlow

Essex

CM17 9NA


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