Information Analyst
Job summary
An exciting opportunity for an Informatics professional to join an expanding team in support of the Trust's Business Intelligence and Digital strategy. We are offering a permanent post within the Information Management and Business Intelligence team primarily based within the Trust's Chester site.
Whilst the post will incorporate remote/home working there will be regular need for attendance at trust sites for work related meetings, supervision sessions and training.
Working closely with the wider BI/Information team the post holder will be expected to support the delivery of excellent solutions and Performance Dashboards utilising current industry standard tools and packages.
Main duties of the job
You will play a lead role in building effective relationships within the Trust and support the development of a continuous improvement culture, through the delivery of high quality performance data and information.
This is an important role, in which you will be responsible for data quality and benchmarking as well as ensuring information is reported accurately, consistently and effectively for performance reporting and providing information that supports business decisions. You will be involved in analysis, ad hoc reporting, root cause analysis of key issues for the Trust, and production of various performance papers and reports.You will need to have excellent knowledge of data analysis and strong communication and interpersonal skills. You will need to be able to demonstrate proven experience working in an information-related role and in extracting information from a variety of systems.Experience of using Microsoft Excel at an advanced level is essential, and experience and knowledge of SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and using SQL to query and manipulate data is desirable. The use of Microsoft Visual Studio is also desirable.
You will provide information to Care Group leads, Directors and Locality management teams, Contract and Commissioning managers across all organisations. Consequently, excellent reporting and interpersonal skills are required, as is a professional approach.
About us
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent experience in a data or information-related discipline
- Additional qualification in a technology or information discipline
- Qualifications in SQL Server Analysis Services and Reporting Services or equivalent
Knowledge and Expertise
- Significant Information Management Experience
- Experience of working with complex data sets
- Numerate
- Expert data analysis skills including the use of Microsoft Excel to an advanced level
- Experience of complex data query, extraction and manipulation tools such as Business Objects, SQL, SQL Reporting, etc.
- Experience of NHS Information Management
- Knowledge of NHS Data Definitions, Standards etc.
- Sound knowledge of NHS Statutory Reporting, Data Flows and commissioning processes.
- Experience of working with a Patient-Based Clinical Information System
- Experience of Mental Health or Community Services Information
- Knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio
- Knowledge of use of Qlikview or similar BI software product
Experience
- Able to assess the quality of work being produced and take appropriate action if there are issues raised.
- Proactive approach in the development of ideas, initiatives and data quality.
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Good problem solving skills
- Proactive approach to data quality
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer details
Employer name
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Redesmere Building
Countess of Chester Health Park, Liverpool Road
Chester
CH2 1BQ
https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/
- Company
- Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Chester, United Kingdom CH2 1BQ
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £35392.00 - £42618.00 a year
- Posted
- Company
- Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Chester, United Kingdom CH2 1BQ
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £35392.00 - £42618.00 a year
- Posted