This role is a fantastic opportunity for apprentices who are currently studying for NVQ Level 2/3. Apprentices should note that the salary would be Agenda for Change Annex 21 trainee rate (75% max of band) until they have completed their apprenticeship.
An exciting opportunity has become available as Information Assistant in the Business Intelligence Team at Barnsley Hospital. The successful candidate will work to provide effective administrative, contract, performance and information support. To work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, responding to enquiries from any stakeholders, which could include staff, commissioners, commissioning support units or Local Authorities. The post holder will be responsible for collecting and processing hospital activity and performance data and incorporating it into various reports to provide an overview of the position of the trust and to deliver responsive, high-quality information reporting by actively engaging with the local health community, soliciting its current and changing requirements in support of the trust's Vision, Strategy and Values.
Main duties of the job
1. To undertake allocated responsibilities with regards to the production and distribution of reports to formats and deadlines agreed with the Principal Analyst(s), ensuring that data is validated and quality is maintained.
2. Accurate and advanced keyboard skills to ensure the collection of all appropriate recording forms are input into excel spreadsheets or databases using pre-defined input forms.
3. To support the Principal Analysts in the development and implementation of information and reporting processes.
4. To work independently to specific guidelines, policies and procedures. Advice being available as necessary from senior staff members.
5. Ability to communicate with all levels of staff within the organisation and externally in an appropriate manner and adapt communication appropriately to the situation.
6. To act as a resource for answering queries from customers that could include staff, patients, public, suppliers etc., liaising with colleagues to resolve issues.
7. To maintain systems and processes in use within the Team including the Departments distribution lists for regular reports to ensure that they are updated and amended appropriately, ad hoc requests register, reporting procedures manual.
8. To provide support and assistance to the Analysts in the use of the electronic patient record ensuring that regular reports are completed and data is validated and quality is maintained.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high-performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a 'can do' attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* A-level/NVQ III or equivalent knowledge/experience
* Proficient in the use of information systems including Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel & Access) and specialist IT systems
Experience
* Manipulating complex datasets and generating reports
* Experience of servicing committees and meetings
* Experience in the use of electronic patient systems
* Previous NHS contracts/performance/information background
Knowledge and Awareness
* Knowledge of computer/software tools e.g. ECDL
* Demonstrable knowledge of contracts, performance and information management and reporting
* Being able to interpret complex and sensitive data to inform decision making where there may be barriers to understanding
* Knowledge of the Trust's confidentiality policy
* Knowledge of the Trust
* Knowledge of the Data Protection Act
* Knowledge of IM&T procedures
* In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
* In around 100 words please can you tell me about a time when you had to navigate a difficult diversity-related situation in the workplace?
Skills and Abilities
* Close attention to detail, able to work accurately and quickly whilst also identifying errors.
* Good communication skills both written and verbal
* Advanced keyboard skills
* Good organisational skills
* Planned and organised approach with an ability to prioritise own workload and work autonomously to meet deadlines
* Able to use IM&T equipment safely
* Use of Microsoft Excel
* Used structured query language (SQL) to extract information from databases
* Breakdown problems and identify new ways of working
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.
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