This senior post supports a directorate and research unit at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, collecting, managing and reporting high-volume research data. The work centres on systems such as EDGE, Study Line and the NIHR Open Data Platform, feeding internal, regional and national reporting. Power BI modelling and advanced Excel are sought, and the post-holder works independently on the management information system. Fit depends on knowledge of research governance and experience of relational databases.
What the job involves
- Take responsibility for all aspects of data collection and provide data reporting and analytics support to the directorate
- Play a key role in collecting, managing and reporting high-volume research data for varied purposes
- Work with systems such as EDGE, Study Line and the NIHR Open Data Platform to collate and analyse data for internal, regional and national reporting
- Liaise with Trust Information Managers and the wider JRO to extract data from local systems sustainably, meeting national directives and financial sustainability
- Model and visualise data in Microsoft Power BI and carry out advanced data analysis in MS Excel
- Provide reports for audit and research purposes to support the unit and a safe, efficient service
- Work closely with clinical teams to ensure the data meets service needs
- Work independently to keep all aspects of the Management Information System fit for purpose
What’s required
Qualifications
- Diploma in Information Technology or Data Analysis, or equivalent experience
- Educated to degree level, or equivalent experience
Experience
- Experience of relational databases
- Data management and reporting experience
- Proven senior delivery in a large, complex service-focused organisation, including staff, project, change and performance management
- Developing the technical skills of others
Skills & knowledge
- Ability to interrogate databases
- In-depth knowledge of research workflows, especially research management and governance, and specialist information analysis across the research pathway
- Understanding of confidentiality and data security under Trust policies and the Data Protection Act
- Ability to convert data into management information and use quantitative and qualitative data to drive improvementExcellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, and to train and present multi-stranded issues to a wide audience
Other
- Demonstrate the Trust values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
- Demonstrable understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion, including NHS duties under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty
- Familiarity with and adherence to Trust infection prevention and control policies, and completion of required IPC training
- Personal responsibility for embedding infection prevention and control in practice, including in continuing development and annual appraisal
Nice to have
- Educated to master's level, or equivalent experience
- Understanding of the mechanisms for financial control and economy
What’s offered
- Flexible working, which the Trust recognises as a benefit for staff
- High Cost Area Supplement included in the stated pay