Job summary A prime chance to take your career to the next level with the role of Band 5 - Pathology Business Unit Business Analyst for a 6 month fixed term secondment. The post holder will hold the position of Business Analyst, reporting to the Quality Data manager of the Pathology Business Unit and Finance Business Partner of the Pathology Business Unit, to provide comprehensive and efficient data analytic and administrative support. The post holder should have good technical skills in Microsoft Excel and good SQL and Power BI knowledge. Main duties of the job Collecting data and submitting to internal and external department/organisations within required deadline. To ensure that regular, timely and accurate information is provided to PBU by the application of appropriate collection and presentation techniques to data extracted from any of the Trust's patient-based information systems. This will involve determining the requirements of the Divisional staff and managers concerned and then working with the Trust's Information team to extract and collate data, and then to present this information in an appropriate form. Liaising with the clinical and non-clinical teams regarding required data and submitting reports. The post holder will be also responsible for validation, collecting data from the system and populating/updating data template within deadlines. Communication with other members of the administrative team. About us With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitmentnhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Date posted 31 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £31,469 to £38,308 a year inc. HCA Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 360-E-6879-A Job locations Watford General Hospital Watford WD18 0HB Job description Job responsibilities Should be able to analyse large datasets, proficient with contract/activity monitoring techniques and produce analysis of finance information for month-end purposes. Will manage invoice reconciliation, process payments, and produce accrual and prepayment schedules to ensure accurate reporting onto the finance ledger. Will be responsible for monitoring, updating and managing the Activity and KPI monitoring templates using Power BI. Job description Job responsibilities Should be able to analyse large datasets, proficient with contract/activity monitoring techniques and produce analysis of finance information for month-end purposes. Will manage invoice reconciliation, process payments, and produce accrual and prepayment schedules to ensure accurate reporting onto the finance ledger. Will be responsible for monitoring, updating and managing the Activity and KPI monitoring templates using Power BI. Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Working toward a finance or accounting degree or equivalent relevant experience Demonstrable continued professional development and understanding of GDS best practice Excel certification Good understanding of a range of project and business improvement methodologies and tools. Desirable Working towards a Finance or accounting Degree Knowledge Essential Knowledge of Power BI Knowledge of SQL Good understanding of the challenges faced by the NHS Excellent understanding of Data analysis & activity reconciliation. A broad knowledge of project management methodologies, including agile Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality within the workplace (particularly within the NHS). Knowledge and understanding of Equality Act. Knowledge and understanding of Freedom of Information Act Knowledge and understanding of Data Protection Act / General Data Protection Regulations Desirable Expected competency Experience Essential Experience in preparing accrual and prepayment journals Experience of managing workshops and other requirements gathering activities. Experience of articulating business and IT needs and relaying them to various project audiences to ensure a complete understanding of a deliverable, its capability and limitations Demonstrable experience of working with a variety of users at all levels within the organisation. Experience of process mapping. Experience in presenting formally to management groups. Demonstrable experience of rapidly gaining understanding of more than one complex area and ability to interpret and identify relevant/improved ways of working Experience of delivering training materials and training to help embed the product into the business-as-usual activities. Experience of people related project change management frameworks. Desirable NHS Background Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Working toward a finance or accounting degree or equivalent relevant experience Demonstrable continued professional development and understanding of GDS best practice Excel certification Good understanding of a range of project and business improvement methodologies and tools. Desirable Working towards a Finance or accounting Degree Knowledge Essential Knowledge of Power BI Knowledge of SQL Good understanding of the challenges faced by the NHS Excellent understanding of Data analysis & activity reconciliation. A broad knowledge of project management methodologies, including agile Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality within the workplace (particularly within the NHS). Knowledge and understanding of Equality Act. Knowledge and understanding of Freedom of Information Act Knowledge and understanding of Data Protection Act / General Data Protection Regulations Desirable Expected competency Experience Essential Experience in preparing accrual and prepayment journals Experience of managing workshops and other requirements gathering activities. Experience of articulating business and IT needs and relaying them to various project audiences to ensure a complete understanding of a deliverable, its capability and limitations Demonstrable experience of working with a variety of users at all levels within the organisation. Experience of process mapping. Experience in presenting formally to management groups. Demonstrable experience of rapidly gaining understanding of more than one complex area and ability to interpret and identify relevant/improved ways of working Experience of delivering training materials and training to help embed the product into the business-as-usual activities. Experience of people related project change management frameworks. Desirable NHS Background 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 West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Watford General Hospital Watford WD18 0HB Employer's website http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)