Job vacancy: Senior Information Analyst, 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, Brighton

Job summary

Main area: Clinical Effectiveness
Grade: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 279-6146010-APR24

Employer: 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: RSCH
Town: Brighton
Salary: £43,742 - £50,056 Per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 09/05/2024 23:59

Senior Information Analyst

Band 7

About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To be a senior analyst for a number of information work streams and/or departments, attending regular meetings and working closely with Clinical Outcomes & Effectiveness team, divisional clinicians and managers to identify information requirements.

• To present and report performance and other highly complex information verbally and in writing, adjusting presentation styles to meet the requirements of different audiences. This will include both regular and ad-hoc reports.
• To ensure routine and regular contact with Clinical Outcomes & Effectiveness team and departmental managers relating to their department’s performance.
• To participate in project teams and attend meetings and committees, providing expert advice on issues with an information dimension.
• To support staff in the correct use and interpretation of information and reports. This may include one to one or group training and the provision of written documentation or guidance.
• Negotiating and collaborating with colleagues in other departments e.g. I.T. and Information Governance, where appropriate as well as external agencies working with the Clinical Outcomes & Effectiveness portfolio

•To extract, manage and analyse complex data sets using SQL databases, MS Excel and other data analysis tools.
• To consult, assess and interpret trust, department and individual’s information requirements and develop appropriate reporting solutions, undertake analyses or provide advice as required.
• To proactively analyse trends and identify exceptions on a wide range of performance measures and to alert responsible managers when necessary.
• To forecast and model activity, demand, capacity and waiting lists and other complex information in relation to performance targets, service and business planning.
• To develop reporting solutions using advanced functions in MS Excel e.g. SQL integration and VBA automation to provide better insight for information end-users.
• To lead on the development of performance indicators and other information to support service improvement at both a corporate and divisional level.
• To make use of appropriate clinical and productivity benchmarking metrics from resources such as HED and the Model Hospital to provide additional context and insight to support the delivery of planned care.
• To become familiar with and make use of any other NHS and non-NHS benchmarking tools as they become available to support the work of the Clinical Outcomes & Effectiveness portfolio.
• To collaborate with the benchmarking and external organisations (e.g. HED, NICE, HQIP, NCEPOD, and others) engaged with the Trust in modules relevant to the Clinical Outcomes & Effectiveness Portfolio e.g. mortality and learning from Death,

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria

Masters degree level or experience (relevant to equivalent role)
Demonstrable experience of healthcare informatics analytics
General understanding of the NHS, performance measures and governance systems
Experience of working within a data / information management environment or NHS informatics function
Experience in use SQL database technologies to query data (preferably SQL Server
Statistical analysis skills

Desirable criteria

Qualification in project management
Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
Advanced modelling skills (e.g. demand and capacity)

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential criteria

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

General information for applicants

As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.

Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

Further Information

For help with the application process for non medical vacancies only, please contact the Resourcing Team by Email: [email protected]