Divisional Information Manager - Corporate (Band 7)
NHS AfC: Band 7
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At Airedale, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications irrespective of people’s age, lived experience of living with a disability or long-term conditions, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Increasing our diversity and supporting our organisation to be more inclusive is a key priority here at Airedale and our teams are at the centre of how we work towards this.
These are exciting times for Airedale. We have the once-in-a-career opportunity to be involved in the planning and building of a completely new hospital here on our Steeton site by 2030. By joining us now you’ll be a key part of our journey over the next few years, with the chance to input into a state-of-the-art, modern healthcare facility that will deliver care to our communities for decades to come.
Job overview
This is a key role in enhancing the quality of healthcare services by providing comprehensive analytics, insights, and intelligence across the domains of Quality, Finance, and People and Organisational Development. This position involves the extraction, analysis, and interpretation of data to support decision-making processes and improve operational efficiency within the NHS.
The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of healthcare data, and the ability to communicate complex information effectively. A background in health informatics, data science, or a related field, along with experience in the NHS or healthcare sector, is highly desirable.
Main duties of the job
1. Develop and implement robust data analytics frameworks to monitor and evaluate performance metrics related to quality of care, financial management, and workforce development.
2. Generate regular reports and dashboards to present findings to stakeholders.
3. Collaborate with clinical and operational teams to identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and trends.
4. Provide actionable insights that inform strategic planning and operational improvements.
5. Support initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care and safety by analysing quality data and facilitating the implementation of best practices across the organisation.
Working for our organisation
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
* Cycle to Work
* Travel Scheme
* Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
* Onsite Nursery
* Buying and Selling Annual Leave
* Car Leasing
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee Health and Wellbeing
* Extensive Reward Scheme
* Counselling Service
* Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
* Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values: We take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are:
* Committed to Quality of Care
* Compassion
* Working together for patients
* Improving Lives
* Everyone Counts
* Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply? Please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. Work closely with finance teams to understand and optimise processes to ensure efficient data flows and reporting.
2. Analyse workforce data to support recruitment, retention, and training initiatives.
3. Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of data initiatives with organisational goals.
4. Play a key role in preparing reports and documentation required for CQC inspections.
5. Ensure adherence to data governance standards and compliance with relevant regulations.
6. Establish and maintain regular communication with key stakeholders to discuss reporting requirements.
7. Manage the Information Services Change Process for the respective Operational Division.
8. Represent Information Services at key business meetings.
9. Provide reporting related subject matter expertise on key business/IT development projects.
10. Review the efficiency of internal processes and associated technology solutions.
11. Support the Performance Manager and Head of Performance and Information in the development of the Information Services Strategy.
12. Provide cover for the Divisional Information Manager of other Operational Divisions as required.
13. Deputise for the Performance Manager and Head of Performance and Information as requested.
Person specification
Experience
* Previous experience of working in an analytical role in the public sector.
* Previous experience of working in an analytical role in an acute NHS provider.
Skills
* Demonstrable experience of using MSSQL, PowerBI technologies to analyse and present data.
* Demonstrable use of AI and advanced technologies for data analysis.
We are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities.
NOTE: This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received.
If you are offered a position which requires you to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, Airedale NHS Foundation Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Application numbers
In the event of exceptionally high levels of response, we reserve the right to close the post before the date stated above.
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