Principal Information Analyst

Job summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is looking for an experienced Principal Information Analyst to provide analytical expertise across the Information Management and Performance Team's broad portfolio and to support the day-to-day running of the department, ensuring external and internal information requests are kept up to date, in line with the latest guidance, and submitted in a timely manner.

We are looking for someone who has a proven track record in specialist information provision and analysis which is supported by an in-depth specialist knowledge of NHS datasets and definitions, has an eye for detail and excellent interpersonal skills, is proud of their work and ensures everything is fully documented in order to drive reporting and analysis developments through advanced Excel skills and SQL.

Main duties of the job

Ideally, you will have a good understanding of SQL Server Reporting Services and Power BI to help the team transition from Excel to online reporting platforms. The ability to use your own initiative and think on your feet is paramount.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential
  • GCSE / O level (or equivalent) in English & Maths
  • Educated to Degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience in healthcare informatics
  • Evidence of continued professional development to Masters level or equivalent level of knowledge and skills
  • SQL Server query writing or relevant demonstrable experience

Experience

Essential
  • At least 3 years experience working in the NHS with at least 1 year within an Acute Provider organisation
  • Experience of undertaking analysis of complex data to support business decision making using large data sets
  • A good understanding of the NHS, elective and non-elective pathways, RTT and key developments shaping the information agenda
  • Able to build working relationships and networks with individuals and groups of staff at all levels of responsibility within the Trust, and with external organisations
  • Able to prioritise workloads and conflicting demands
  • NHS Information and data modelling concepts
  • NHS data standards and terminology, including clinical datasets
  • Experience of delivering presentations to clinical and administrative staff
  • Knowledge of Lean analysis techniques and statistical methods
  • Previous experience of supervising or managing staff
  • SQL Server query writing
Desirable
  • Knowledge of project management methodologies
  • Methodical with attention to detail
  • Experience in developing web based reporting tools:
  • SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)/ Power BI

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

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

Th Ridge

Hastings

TN37 7RD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/


Company
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Location
Hastings, United Kingdom TN37 7RD
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£46148.00 - £52809.00 a year
Posted
Company
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Location
Hastings, United Kingdom TN37 7RD
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£46148.00 - £52809.00 a year
Posted