Job summary PLEASE NOTE THAT PREVIOUS UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY The Lead Analyst will work collaboratively with colleagues across theorganisation to ensure they are provided with the right information, at the right time, in the right format. This includes: developing the informationinfrastructure to support high quality information analysis; improvingmechanisms for measuring, understanding and improving the quality of data held in the data warehouse; contributing to the development of information services; effective communication with a wide range of stakeholders; and providing support to others to develop their knowledge and skills. The post holder will understand how critical good management information can be in the NHS, and will be responsible for ensuring that reports are developed in response to the needs of the business. Main duties of the job To lead and provide support to operational and corporate team toenable them to interpret the available data to enable judgement onactual performance and the ability to deliver operational plans usingstatistical analysis where appropriateo To provide detailed analysis in order to model demand, resources andthroughput to ensure appropriate balance of provision and to identifyvariances between supply and demand to facilitate discussions ofservice change, provision or development.o To lead the analytical work within services to assess capacity anddemand for each clinical service, identifying areas of service pressure,undertaking gap analysis and support the production of optionappraisals.o To work alongside the other corporate functions including HR, Financeand Quality to investigate and respond appropriately to queries frominternal and external sources in relation to operational and strategicreporting at all levels of the organisation.o To lead on the implementation of the data quality framework andsupporting tools into their area of the business, ensuring that the rightstaff have access to the right tool in order to monitor and comply withdata quality standards. About us We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 311-H673-24-C Job locations Trust Headquarters 225 Old Street Ashton under Lyne OL6 7SR Job description Job responsibilities To view the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities To view the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to Master's level in a health information or mathematical/statistical subject or substantial post qualification experience in an Informatics roles Experience Essential Significant experience of working within a senior analytical position Demonstrable experience of using Business Intelligence/Reporting software to develop data visualisations Experience of programming or complex query-writing using SQL Experience of using of the Microsoft SQL Server BI Stack (particularly SSRS and SSIS) Knowledge Essential Expert knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and modelling (such as Statistical Process Control, Funnel Plots, modelling future demand, population growth etc.) Understanding of the development/management of enterprise level relational databases Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to Master's level in a health information or mathematical/statistical subject or substantial post qualification experience in an Informatics roles Experience Essential Significant experience of working within a senior analytical position Demonstrable experience of using Business Intelligence/Reporting software to develop data visualisations Experience of programming or complex query-writing using SQL Experience of using of the Microsoft SQL Server BI Stack (particularly SSRS and SSIS) Knowledge Essential Expert knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and modelling (such as Statistical Process Control, Funnel Plots, modelling future demand, population growth etc.) Understanding of the development/management of enterprise level relational databases 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Pennine Care NHS FT Address Trust Headquarters 225 Old Street Ashton under Lyne OL6 7SR Employer's website https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)