Information Analyst

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Information Analyst to join the Data and Informatics team on a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027. You will work with senior analysts and stakeholders to deliver high-quality reporting and analytics to support decision making and improve patient care across the Trust.

You will apply data analysis, statistics, Excel and SQL, and BI tools (Power BI) with knowledge of health datasets, turning data into actionable intelligence while

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Evidence of continued personal development.
• Proven experience in information/analytical roles with data validation.

Responsibilities

• Understand and interpret highly complex information and analytical requirements, assess outputs and deliver solutions using information query tools and languages.
• Maintain and develop understanding of data sources within and outside the organisation.
• Analyse data for a wide range of clients, presenting information clearly and within agreed timescales.
• Contribute to review, planning, development and implementation of new information systems.
• Develop and utilise specialist knowledge of statistical and analytical tools, acting as lead in certain tools.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistics

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree or equivalent professional qualification

Evidence of continued personal development

Tools

Power BI

SQL

SSRS

SSIS

VBA

MS SQL Server

Analysis Services

Job description

Fixed term or secondment opportunity

The Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is excited to offer an opportunity for an ambitious individual to join our Data and Informatics team as an Information Analyst on a Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2027.

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic, forward thinking individual to work closely with the Senior Information Analysts and key stakeholders at all levels to deliver high quality reporting and analytics to support decision making and improve patient care across the Trust.

The skill mix we are looking for includes data analysis, statistics, Excel and SQL, proficiency with business intelligence tools (preferably Power BI), knowledge of health datasets and an ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. Shaping the data the Trust holds into actionable intelligence that can be utilised by those that need it, when it is required, will be critical to this role.

To be successful in this role you will have a real eye for detail, an analytical mind-set, excellent communication skills and a willingness to adapt your approach with our stakeholders and interpret requirements with the enthusiasm to get the job done to the highest standards.

Main duties of the job

The Divisional Information Analyst will work closely with Divisional Managers, Clinicians and staff in providing high quality business intelligence information and analysis to support the Division's objectives and business needs. This role is focused towards achieving these objectives through the:

• Development, design and maintenance of health related datasets and complex information and analysis.
• Provision of advice and guidance on specialist analysis.
• Implementation of policies and processes for own area and proposal of changes impacting cross-professional working groups.

About us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a heath and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

• Understand and interpret highly complex information and analytical requirements, assess the purpose for which outputs are required and support, develop and deliver appropriate solutions using various information query tools and languages.
• Maintain and develop understanding of the range of sources of data both within and outside the organisation.
• Analyse data for a wide range of clients, determining the best form for communicating/presenting the information, from simple to highly complex and ensuring that the presentation is relevant, comprehensible and conforms to agreed timescales with the client.
• Contribute to the review, planning, development and implementation of new information systems to meet user requirements.
• Develop, maintain and utilise in depth specialist knowledge of statistical and analytical tools and techniques including being the Trust lead in certain tools.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Qualifications Essential

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification or equivalent relevant experience
• Evidence of continued personal development

Desirable

• Degree in relevant fields e.g. informatics, analysis, statistics

Experience Essential

• Proven experience working within an Information or analysis role.
• Detailed analysis & validation of various types of data to inform assessment of performance of complex organisations and to help identify opportunities for improvement.
• ExperienceVery high level of computer literacy & technical competence - including understanding of a range of additional data analysis querying tools (e.g. PowerBI, SQL, SSRS, SSIS, VBA etc.) of working with MS SQL Server (including Analysis Services and Reporting
• Understanding of Data Warehouses

Desirable

• Experience of using both quantitative and qualitative data to assess performance of complex organisations
• Experience in a service improvement setting using a range of service improvement and quality management tools
• Experience in an acute hospital setting.
• Experience with healthcare quality frameworks.
• Experience with NHS

Additional information

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

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