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UK nationals or other persons with a right of abode have an eligible residency status if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK or the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least the previous 3 years on the first day of the apprenticeship.
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Job overview
This role will play a pivotal role in transforming the way data is used and how insights are derived within the organisation to better inform care delivery. Providing advanced technical knowledge across the range of Business Intelligence tools and systems in use, as well as analytical expertise
Working within the Business Intelligence team the post holder will develop reporting solutions which allow rapid access to information through the development of data models and visualisations for the trusts web-based information reporting portal. The post holder will utilise Microsoft SQL server, PowerBI and advanced analytical techniques to develop these outputs.
To help lead the development of Business Intelligence solutions which provide a single, consistent and comprehensive view of performance across the trust, this will include the line management of Business Intelligence analysts working within the team
Promoting the use of Business Intelligence tools and support and encourage colleagues in how they can be used to improve services and provide expert technical advice and management support to information services colleagues
Main duties of the job
· Act as the lead analyst for operational and clinical staff within the Trust, undertaking critical analysis and interpretation of information in the most innovative way
· Prepare and provide regular, timely and accurate information to Divisional management and clinicians using appropriate analytical and presentation techniques
· To work with key Divisional staff, Executive leads, clinicians, external agencies and the Information Services team to develop first class Business Intelligence solutions that are fit for purpose and provide all of the functionality to manage the hospitals efficiently
· To assist the Head of Business Intelligence and the Technical Development Manager with the strategic development of the Business Intelligence Team and line management of Business Intelligence developers within the team
· The delivery and management, as part of a team, of a diverse range of ad hoc information enquiries generated both internally and externally by clinicians and managers
· Build excellent working relationships with key staff within the trust and promote a pro-active and supportive culture to transform the way Business Intelligence tools are used throughout the trust
Working for our organisation
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for the BI Business Partner for further information regarding the main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
* Must have a relevant degree or equivalent qualification or relevant NHS experience in an Information/business intelligence Department
* Advanced SQL skills including the development of efficient data models
* Strong experience of using Business Intelligence tools e.g. SQL Server, PowerBI, Tableau, etc
* Experience of working with secondary care data/information e.g. Inpatients, outpatients and waiting list
* Experience managing projects
* Undertaking or completion of post-graduate training, to achieve expert status in information analysis
Knowledge and Skills
* Extensive familiarity with complex computerised information systems
* Report writing, including the production of proposals for senior management including recommendations
* Importance of equality, diversity and rights
* Importance of maintaining confidentiality, in accordance with Data Protection Act and national/local guidelines
* Ability to use own initiative
* Ability to participate in meetings
* Ability to lead meetings and discussions
Personal Attributes
* Knowledge of current NHS policy
* Excellent technical, analytical and problem solving skill
* A methodical approach to work, with attention to detail in checking and verification of data
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
* Experience of analysing and interpreting large datasets
* IT skills to allow full use of MS Excel, MS Access and MS Word packages
* Supervisory experience
Knowledge and Skills
* Knowledge of the information needs and processes of the clinical and operational functions within an acute hospital
* Ability to develop databases, intensive use of bespoke information reporting systems and various discrete, patient-based networked information systems
* A logical and analytical approach to problem solving demonstrated in an information systems environment
* Good organisational skills relating to creating and maintaining electronic filing systems, locating data and information and meeting deadlines
* Skills in the analysis, presentation and interpretation of information
* Excellent communication skills, ability to establish and maintain good relationships with other team members and with service users, and to influence clinicians and managers, ability to communicate with non-computer literate staff at all levels
* Ability to prioritise own work, liaising with other staff & teams
* Commitment to share experience and knowledge and to keep others informed of issues of importance and relevance
Personal Attributes
* Self-starter with confidence to work with limited supervision and use of own initiative
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Strong organisational and time management skills
* Flexible approach to work and the ability to cope with change management
* Ability to use own initiative and work independently
* Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadline
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Name Graeme Hancock Job title Head of Business Intelligence Email address graeme.hancock@nhs.net Additional information
For an informal discussion or to arrange a departmental visit please contact Graeme Hancock, graeme.hancock@nhs.net
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