Job Summary
EEAST is seeking candidates with excellent demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills and advanced IT skills to join the team as an Information Analyst.
This is an exciting opportunity to assist the current Informatics team in providing essential reporting and analytical support to Directorate Managers and Clinical staff in relation to Service Planning, Performance Monitoring and other statutory / required NHS returns. Ensuring that information provided is timely, relevant and accurate according to NHS Data Standards and Trust procedures.
We are the first NHS Trust to be flowing datasets into a Microsoft Azure Data Lake and beginning to produce Microsoft PowerBI reports from this, enabling the trust to have one single source of the truth.
We currently use Microsoft PowerBI along with other reporting tools to allow Trust Staff self-service insight into our data, so this is an excellent opportunity for someone willing to learn new business intelligence tools.
Please do not use AI to complete the Application Form.
Main duties of the job
As well as good analytical and problem-solving skills, suitable candidates will demonstrate:
* Good knowledge of relational database theory and its application
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Good planning and organisational skills to meet tight deadlines.
* Ability to analyse and present data in a way that clearly tells a story.
This role has no staff responsibilities and no budget responsibilities.
Post holder will be able to work from home but will need to attend the office 1-3 times per month, in line with Trust Covid guidance.
About Us
You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east. At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.
We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.
We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.
Date posted
25 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
247-SS-IA-0325
Job locations
Chelmsford, Norwich or Bedford
Home Working as agreed
Job Description
Responsibilities
Job responsibilities
For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.
Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)
Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please do not use AI to write this.
Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification Essential
* Good knowledge of relational database theory and its application
* Good analytical and problem solving skills
* Excellent communication and presentation skills. Able to communicate complex ideas and information.
* Good planning and organisational skills to meet tight deadlines
* Ability to analyse and present data in a way that clearly tells a story.
Desirable
* SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
* Power BI Reporting skills
Experience Essential
* Minimum of 2 years experience with advanced IT skills including spreadsheets (pivot tables, lookups), databases and MS Office applications
* Minimum of 2 years experience with data retrieval, analysis and presentation.
* Minimum of 1 year SQL experience
Desirable
* Minimum of 2 years experience with the NHS or other public enterprise.
* Knowledge of NHS organisations, data standards and information systems
* Minimum of 1 year Cube/Data warehouse experience
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
East of England Ambulance Service
Address
Chelmsford, Norwich or Bedford
Home Working as agreed
Chelmsford, Norwich or Bedford
CM1 7WS
Employer's website
https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr