Job summary
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is looking for an experienced Principal Information Analyst to provide analytical expertise across the Information Management and Performance Team's broad portfolio and to support the day-to-day running of the department, ensuring external and internal information requests are kept up to date, in line with the latest guidance, and submitted in a timely manner.
We are looking for someone who has a proven track record in specialist information provision and analysis which is supported by an in-depth specialist knowledge of NHS datasets and definitions, has an eye for detail and excellent interpersonal skills, is proud of their work and ensures everything is fully documented in order to drive reporting and analysis developments through advanced Excel skills and SQL.
Main duties of the job
Ideally, you will have a good understanding of SQL Server Reporting Services and Power BI to help the team transition from Excel to online reporting platforms. The ability to use your own initiative and think on your feet is paramount.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. GCSE / O level (or equivalent) in English & Maths
2. Educated to Degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience in healthcare informatics
3. Evidence of continued professional development to Masters level or equivalent level of knowledge and skills
4. SQL Server query writing or relevant demonstrable experience
Experience
Essential
5. At least 3 years experience working in the NHS with at least 1 year within an Acute Provider organisation
6. Experience of undertaking analysis of complex data to support business decision making using large data sets
7. A good understanding of the NHS, elective and non-elective pathways, RTT and key developments shaping the information agenda
8. Able to build working relationships and networks with individuals and groups of staff at all levels of responsibility within the Trust, and with external organisations
9. Able to prioritise workloads and conflicting demands
10. NHS Information and data modelling concepts
11. NHS data standards and terminology, including clinical datasets
12. Experience of delivering presentations to clinical and administrative staff
13. Knowledge of Lean analysis techniques and statistical methods
14. Previous experience of supervising or managing staff
15. SQL Server query writing
Desirable
16. Knowledge of project management methodologies
17. Methodical with attention to detail
18. Experience in developing web based reporting tools:
19. SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)/ Power BI