Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Holds a relevant Master’s degree-level qualification or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in an information analysis role
• Experience of working with relational databases
• Experience of using query tool functionality

Desirable

• Experience in an NHS informatics role or other healthcare information environment
• Experience of using Power BI
• Experience of using Epic, including its BI stack, including developing Radar, Slicer Dicer, Reporting Workbench contents
• Membership of a relevant professional organisation (AphA, BCS, DAMA etc.)

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• In-depth specialist knowledge of information analysis and the use of information in support of business objectives
• Ability to interrogate databases
• Ability to interpret complex data
• Ability to convert data to management information
• Ability to independently interpret the requirements of information users and present detailed, complex reports that can be understood by a wide audience.
• Understanding of data quality issues and how these relate to the organisation as a whole
• Strong SQL (or equivalent) skills
• Intermediate/advanced use of MS Excel
• Ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines
• Ability to take responsibility for own workload

Desirable

• Intermediate use of Power BI
• Understanding of income algorithms and financial planning in the NHS
• Understanding of the use of clinical terms and codes within the NHS

Values

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving

Communication

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate on issues which can be complex and multi-stranded.
• Ability to train other information staff in the use of information systems and analytical tools

Personal and People Development

Desirable

• Understanding of rules around information governance, protecting patient data security and confidentiality

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• A commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the workplace and in service delivery and development
• To treat other staff members and patients with respect

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).