Medicines Optimisation and Pharmacy Services: Data and Informatics Analyst.

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust; Stanley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension plan

Generous 27 days holiday plus bank hol

Employee health and wellbeing services

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working options

Career progression and training

Job summary

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is seeking a data and analytics professional to support Medicines Optimisation and Pharmacy Services (MOPS) by collecting, analysing, and reporting data from clinical, pharmacy, workforce and financial systems.

You will develop dashboards and reports, support performance monitoring and quality improvement, whilst working with clinical, digital and corporate teams to ensure data governance.

Qualifications

• Experience collecting, extracting, analysing, and interpreting data.
• Experience producing accurate, timely, and meaningful reports.
• Experience presenting information to a variety of audiences.
• Experience working to targets and deadlines in a busy environment.
• Desirable: Knowledge of Medicines Optimisation and Pharmacy Services (MOPS).

Responsibilities

• Collecting, validating, analysing, and reporting data from clinical, pharmacy, workforce, financial, digital, and patient administration systems.
• Supporting mandatory reporting requirements for MOPS.
• Undertaking audits and surveillance, analysing findings, identifying trends and risks, and presenting results clearly.
• Producing accurate dashboards and reports, including graphical presentations, for key stakeholders.
• Developing databases and reporting systems to support medicines optimisation and pharmacy services.
• Providing analytical support for service improvement, incidents, and operational priorities.
• Collaborating with clinical, operational, digital and corporate teams to ensure data governance.
• Contributing to policies, procedures and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Education

Information/IT qualification (Level 3)

Microsoft Excel (Specialist)

Data Analyst qualification (desirable)

Tools

Careflow Medicines Management

ILAB/COGNOS

ICNet

eMEDs

PPM+

WINDIP

ECaMIS

Job description

Contact information

[e-mail]

About the role

This role focuses on supporting Medicines Optimisation and Pharmacy Services (MOPS) through the collection, analysis, management, and reporting of data to support service delivery, performance monitoring, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and strategic decision-making.

Main duties

The post holder is responsible for:

• Collecting, validating, analysing, and reporting data from a wide range of clinical, pharmacy, workforce, financial, digital, and patient administration systems.
• Supporting MOPS with mandatory, statutory, operational, performance, quality, and assurance reporting requirements.
• Undertaking audits and surveillance activities, analysing findings, identifying trends and risks, and presenting results in a clear and meaningful way.
• Producing accurate reports and dashboards, including graphical presentations, and disseminating information to key stakeholders.
• Developing and maintaining databases and reporting systems to support medicines optimisation and pharmacy services.
• Providing analytical support for service improvement initiatives, incidents, operational pressures, and emerging priorities.
• Working collaboratively with clinical, operational, digital, and corporate teams to ensure robust data governance and reporting.
• Contributing to departmental and Trust-wide policies, procedures, and quality improvement activities.
• Managing their own workload independently while working effectively as part of the wider MOPS team.
• Maintaining professional standards, upholding Trust values, supporting equality and diversity, and participating in continuous professional development.

Essential person specification requirements

Person Specification Summary

Qualifications

• Information/IT qualification (Level 3) or equivalent relevant experience.
• Desirable: Microsoft Office Specialist (Excel) qualification.
• Desirable: Data Analyst qualification.

Experience

• Experience in collecting, extracting, analysing, and interpreting data.
• Experience producing accurate, timely, and meaningful reports.
• Experience presenting information to a variety of audiences.
• Experience working to targets and deadlines in a busy environment.
• Desirable: Experience or knowledge of Medicines Optimisation and Pharmacy Services (MOPS).

Knowledge and Awareness

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Understanding of personal limitations and when to seek support.
• Knowledge of NHS and Trust policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with Trust systems including Careflow Medicines Management, ILAB/COGNOS, ICNet, eMEDs, PPM+, WINDIP, and ECaMIS.
• Desirable: Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Desirable: Interest in Medicines Optimisation and Pharmacy Services.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to analyse data and present findings clearly.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent organisational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload effectively.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Other Requirements

• Flexible and adaptable to changing service demands.
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and information governance.

Be part of MY team

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work‑life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Our benefits

• Access to the NHS pension plan
• Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
• Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
• Extensive benefits and support, including:
• Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
• Home electronics scheme
• Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
• Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
• Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
• Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
• Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
• Career progression, training and support

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