We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Business Intelligence Analyst with excellent technical and communication skills to join the Business Intelligence Team in the Surgery and Cancer Board.
We provide accurate, timely and complex analytical support to the Board, turning data into meaningful information that all aspects of the business (quality, access standards, productivity, activity, income, research) can utilise to make evidence-based decisions and drive improvements. As such, strong Excel skills, an attention to detail and the ability to expertly interrogate relational databases using SQL is essential. Experience of Power BI is also desirable. Applicants should also be experienced in communicating with technical and non-technical colleagues and be able to cater analytical products to a wide range of audiences.
Main duties of the job
Whilst the post holder will work closely with the Business Intelligence Partners they should be able to work autonomously, and with minimal supervision where required. The ideal candidate will also possess the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple and competing priorities to meet agreed deadlines.
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
1. Educated to degree level or equivalent.
2. Holds a relevant Masters' degree level qualification or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
1. Significant experience in an information analysis role
2. Experience of working with relational databases
3. Experience of using query tool functionality
Desirable
1. Experience in an NHS informatics role or other healthcare information environment
2. Experience of using Power BI
3. Experience of using Epic, including its BI stack, including developing Radar, Slicer Dicer, Reporting Workbench contents
4. Membership of a relevant professional organisation (AphA, BCS, DAMA etc.)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
1. In depth specialist knowledge of information analysis and the use of information in support of business objectives
2. Ability to interrogate databases
3. Ability to interpret complex data
4. Ability to convert data to management information
5. Ability to independently interpret the requirements of information users and present detailed, complex reports that can be understood by a wide audience.
6. Understanding of data quality issues and how these relate to the organisation as a whole
7. Strong SQL (or equivalent) skills
8. Intermediate / advanced use of MS Excel
Desirable
1. Intermediate use of Power BI
2. Understanding of income algorithms and financial planning in the NHS
3. Understanding of the use of clinical terms and codes within the NHS
Communication
Essential
1. Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills
3. Ability to communicate on issues which can be complex and multi-stranded.
4. Ability to train other information staff in the use of information systems and analytical tools
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
1. Ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines
2. Ability to take responsibility for own workload
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
250 Euston Road
London
NW1 2PG
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