Information Analyst

Integrated Care System; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Cardiff is looking for an Information Analyst to support the NHS Wales Decarbonisation Programme. The role requires strong analytical and numerical skills, and offers development opportunities in a collaborative environment. Candidates should ideally be degree educated, with knowledge in SQL, Python, and the decarbonisation agenda. Knowledge of the Welsh language is a plus.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Agile working approach

Inclusive workplace

Opportunities for continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent work experience required.
• Proven record in information-based environments.
• Knowledge of NHS Wales strategy and decarbonisation agenda essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex data and communicate findings effectively.
• Influence the development of NHS Wales datasets.
• Collaborate with other divisions and agencies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

SQL

Python

R

Power BI

Advanced IT skills

Leadership skills

Welsh language skills

Education

Educated to degree level or equivalent experience

Tools

IT tools/systems

BI tools

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and passionate professional to join NWSSP as an Information Analyst. The post will play a key role in the continued effective delivery of the NHS Wales Decarbonisation Strategic Delivery Plan, working within a well-established small team, predominantly supporting the Decarbonisation Programme. Situated within the Transformation Management Office, the Information Analyst will be integral in the continued success of NWSSP. The individual must have excellent analytical and numerical skills to uncover insights, producing intelligence that will impact across NHS Wales. The role will require work at all levels across NWSSP, Health Boards, Trusts and Welsh Government. An understanding of NHS Wales and the relationship NWSSP has with Health Boards and Trusts would be advantageous. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate contribute to analysis within the Decarbonisation programme and projects, reviewing complex data, communicating data issues and accurately analyse, interpret and present information to inform all aspects of work. The candidate will influence the development of relevant datasets to appropriately reflect the information needs of current NHS Wales initiatives. In addition they will play an integral role within wider projects involving collaborations with other NWSSP divisions, NHS Wales organisations and Welsh Government. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established team, offering excellent development opportunities.

About us

At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.

Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.

Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.

Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/

NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• Educated to degree level / equivalent level of work experience and knowledge.
• Knowledge of IT tools/systems such as SQL, Python, R, Power BI and other BI tools and web technologies
• Knowledge of the current strategic direction of NHS Wales specifically Prudent Healthcare and the Value based agenda.
• Modelling and other advanced analytical techniques.
• Knowledge of the Net Zero / Decarbonisation / Sustainability agenda
• Proven record of delivery in an information-based environment
• Experience of working to deadlines in a customer focused environment
• Experience of working within a project structure
• Experience within a Health Informatics environment
• Highly developed analytical, interpretational and comparative skills capable of dealing with highly complex and sensitive information.
• Ability to work on multiple complex tasks simultaneously and produce high quality work within tight deadlines and within resource constraints
• Ability to communicate with staff at all levels, with excellent verbal, written and presentational communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and organise / prioritise own workload to operate effectively
• Advanced IT and analytical skills
• Maintain effective team working and working relationships both internal and external to the organisation
• Leadership/ motivational skills
• Spoken or written Welsh language

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.

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