Band 8a Information Manager - Immunity and Rare Diseases

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider is seeking an Information Manager for the Immunity and Rare Diseases Division. The role involves managing specialized databases and a team of developers, ensuring alignment with the Trust's digital strategy. Candidates must have NHS information systems experience and advanced technical skills, particularly in Microsoft SQL Server. This position offers a challenging yet rewarding environment and is essential for supporting critical health data management and reporting. Salary ranges from £64,156 to £71,148 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience with NHS information systems.
• Ability to act on own initiative and meet deadlines.
• Experience in designing and developing reporting solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of information systems.
• Manage a team of database developers.
• Provide expert technical advice to team members.

Skills

Advanced technical skills in Microsoft SQL Server

Ability to manage and implement change

Sound knowledge of MS Office products

Good organisational skills

Ability to interpret national guidance

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Numerate and able to analyse data

Advanced technical skills in Visual Basic

Education

5 GCSEs or equivalent including Mathematics and English

Tools

SLAM (Service Level Agreement Management) database

Job description

Band 8a Information Manager - Immunity and Rare Diseases

The IIRD (Infection, Immunity and Rare Diseases) Division has several highly specialised and specialised national centres with bespoke databases and systems in the Immunity and Rare Diseases directorates. Currently, these databases and systems are managed independently from each other and this role would ensure that they are managed in a coordinated and homogenous manner. These national centres/departments have significant data reporting responsibilities for commissioning and national audits, which must be produced at a very high standard.

The post holder is responsible for the management and development of the specialized databases in the Directorates of Immunity and Rare Diseases and the developers working on them (Band 6 and 7), ensuring that they align with the Trust's Digital Strategy. The post holder will develop sufficient knowledge and skills in the use of Cerner Millennium system functionality and reporting technologies.

Main duties of the job

• To lead in the design and development of information systems to support the needs of the Immunity and Rare Diseases Directorates, with ease, complete independence and minimal senior oversight and use a range of influencing skills with a broad range of stakeholders.
• To implement the necessary changes in order to have a consistent and homogenous approach to database design, development and management in the Immunity and Rare Diseases directorates, ensuring alignment with the Trust's Digital Strategy and avoidance of functionality duplications with EPR.
• To manage a team of database developers in the Directorates (band 7s and band 6s).
• Provide relevant and timely expert technical or digital advice, guidance and instruction to team members.
• To manage complex data, having attention to detail whilst appreciating the different contexts of internal and external income reporting, the adverse consequences of which could subject the Trust to a failure to recover substantial amounts of income.

About us

Embarking on a professional journey with the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust promises an enriching career experience.

As a pioneering institution at the forefront of healthcare excellence, we offer a dynamic environment characterised by innovation, collaboration, and a deep commitment to patient wellbeing.

You will become part of a team dedicated to pushing boundaries, embracing cutting-edge technology, and continuously enhancing the delivery of world-class healthcare services.

With a focus on professional development, work-life balance, and a culture of inclusivity, the trust provides a platform for you to thrive and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of healthcare.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent including Mathematics and English

Skills and aptitudes

• Ability to interpret national guidance and align with the organisation's practice and objectives
• Sound knowledge and skills in the practical applications of all MS Office products.
• Sound communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Numerate and able to analyse and interpret data and information accurately and effectively.
• Ability to manage and implement change.
• Advanced technical skills in Microsoft SQL Server.
• Confident and effective when presenting using MS PowerPoint or similar software
• Specialist understanding of information requirements locally and nationally.
• Ability to provide strategic direction to a member of staff and support their progress to achieve objectives.
• Ability to use project management techniques to plan development tasks and deployment schedules.
• Advanced technical skills in Visual Basic, Visual Basic for Applications
• Developing and motivating staff.

Values

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Experience

• Experience of NHS information systems sufficient to have gained a knowledge of the way data is held on Trust's Patient Administration Systems (PAS)
• Able to liaise effectively with senior managerial staff, other colleagues and commissioners
• Proven ability to manage own programmes of work with levels of accuracy required by the post, including the ability to act on own initiative in these areas and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience of using SLAM (Service Level Agreement Management) database
• Previous experience of interpreting National information standards, and implementing guidance and new initiatives
• Experience of managing staff
• Experience of designing/developing new reporting solutions and approaches to delivering information
• Previous experience of presenting to a range of audiences and senior management.
• Experience of NHS commissioning arrangements and Payment by Results guidance.
• Experience of delivering a reliable, customer based service

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.

£64,156 to £71,148 a yearper annum including HCAS