Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent level qualification in a numerate/analytical discipline, or equivalent industry experience, and some amount of experience in an information management role

Desirable

• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development, i.e., specialist IM&T training/study/research, attendance at relevant conferences/workshops

Skills & behaviours

Essential

• Formulates plans and strategies, allocating, scheduling, and monitoring work streams across teams.
• Innovative and adaptable to changing priorities. Works to a high degree of accuracy within tight deadlines
• An effective communicator able to convey highly complex concepts and data to staff at all levels, ensuring their accurate and effective use
• A proactive and high-quality approach to customer service, setting high service standards.
• Analyses, interprets, and resolves complex information problems without precedent.

Desirable

• Understands implications of health and social care policies for the strategic development and delivery of informatics services

Experience

Essential

• Substantial knowledge of data warehousing
• Expert knowledge of MS SQL Server and Business Intelligence stack (SSIS, SSAS, SSRS)
• Knowledge and appreciation of, and compliance with, the Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information, and Caldicott
• Advanced knowledge of information management, information analysis, and ICT tools, techniques, and principles
• Knowledge and appreciation of data quality issues and their impact on subsequent analyses.

Desirable

• Medical terminology, anatomy, and epidemiology
• Patient administration and clinical coding processes
• Knowledge of processes around research approvals
• Specialist understanding of the complexities of the Trust’s data management systems, including the Patient Administration system and reporting systems

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).