Principal Information Analyst

Job title:

Principal Information Analyst

Company:

NHS

Job description

Interview Date: TBCAre you innovative and passionate about data? What to help support our journey to becoming a paperless Trust? Do you have a drive for improvement and enjoy new challenges? If so, this role is perfect for you.An exciting opportunity has arisen, to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Principal information Analyst to work within the Business Intelligence team, at Barnsley Hospital.As a Principal Information Analyst, you will be responsible for the overall delivery of the work within an assigned central business unit (CBU), ensuring that all work is accurate, prioritised and deadlines are met, investigating enquiries on specialist analyses and advising as required to a group, or face-to-face.The role will lead on analysing and presenting complex, contentious and sensitive data, interpreting and reporting on results for the given area of work. The reporting could be challenged and will require sensitive handling and debate. Data will often be presented to groups of clinical and non-clinical staff.The post will currently be to assigned to CBU1, which is our medical team and the emergency department. The successful candidate will be supported by an experienced team of analysts, developers and management. As a high performing team, we offer a person-centred approach to the post holders independence and well-being. The role is based at Gateway Plaza with the flexibility of home-working.Main duties of the jobThe Principal Analyst will need to maintain a high standard of accurate reporting. You will:Oversee the management of the core tasks within their team, by ensuring that all reports are completed to deadlines.Respond to, support and provide specialised guidance to their team, in responding to requests for information which will involve providing and receiving highly complex and sensitive information from/to managers, and clinicians.Be the lead specialist in providing, receiving and making judgements on complex or sensitive information to support the team with all information requirements.Be jointly responsible for ensuring that all information returns are completed and submitted by the defined deadlines.Be responsible for regularly auditing the data quality of reports which could instigate in-depth investigation into datasets and/or data entry.Lead the team on internal and external/national audits/surveys.Be the lead analyst for involvement in the annual local delivery planning for their assigned areas.The work could involve unpredictable and conflicting demands on the team, which may move deadlines or adjusting to meet customer requirements, at very short notice and being able to make the judgment on the allocation of resources.This is a great time to join our Business Intelligence team. In Business Intelligence we turn data into the insight and intelligence, which is essential to improving the Trusts services, supporting patient care and aiding strategic decision making.About usPlease note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.Certificates of SponsorshipFor individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link to check your eligibility Check, certificate of sponsorship – Search – GOV.UK, please note that from 09/04/2025, band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.Date posted28 March 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£46,148 to £52,809 a year pro/rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberC9163-0607E-03-25Job locationsFloor 9Gateway PlazaBarnsleySouth YorkshireS70 3RDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob Description for Principal Information AnalystPlease refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.Supporting DocumentsPlease refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob Description for Principal Information AnalystPlease refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.Supporting DocumentsPlease refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent relevant experience
• IM&T healthcare qualification or equivalent relevant knowledge

Desirable

• Project Management qualification
• Management qualification

ExperienceEssential

• Experience in management of sub-ordinate staff

Knowledge and AwarenessEssential

• In-depth specialised knowledge & practical experience across a wide range of IM&T tools and techniques and healthcare issues
• NHS information background
• Good working experience & knowledge of all Microsoft products especially Access & Excel
• Knowledge and experience in the use of all PAS modules and reports
• Knowledge & experience in the use of data warehouses
• Knowledge of corporate information reports
• Knowledge of the Trusts confidentiality policy
• Knowledge of managerial procedures & policies
• Knowledge & experience of validation procedures
• Knowledge of Information Governance issues
• Understanding of the Data Protection Act

Desirable

• Knowledge of Payment by Results (PBR) inc. HRGs, NHS Coding, NHS finance systems, SUS, commissioning processes etc

Values based questionsEssential

• In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• In around 100 words please describe how you ensure you contribute to a well functioning team.

Skills and AbilitiesEssential

• Deliver reporting through the use of SQL
• Excellent communication skills both written & verbal
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to establish good working relationships with a network of professional staff
• Ability to manage own workload, time management
• Able to co-ordinate work of others
• Ability to prioritise
• Ability to work on own initiative

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent relevant experience
• IM&T healthcare qualification or equivalent relevant knowledge

Desirable

• Project Management qualification
• Management qualification

ExperienceEssential

• Experience in management of sub-ordinate staff

Knowledge and AwarenessEssential

• In-depth specialised knowledge & practical experience across a wide range of IM&T tools and techniques and healthcare issues
• NHS information background
• Good working experience & knowledge of all Microsoft products especially Access & Excel
• Knowledge and experience in the use of all PAS modules and reports
• Knowledge & experience in the use of data warehouses
• Knowledge of corporate information reports
• Knowledge of the Trusts confidentiality policy
• Knowledge of managerial procedures & policies
• Knowledge & experience of validation procedures
• Knowledge of Information Governance issues
• Understanding of the Data Protection Act

Desirable

• Knowledge of Payment by Results (PBR) inc. HRGs, NHS Coding, NHS finance systems, SUS, commissioning processes etc

Values based questionsEssential

• In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• In around 100 words please describe how you ensure you contribute to a well functioning team.

Skills and AbilitiesEssential

• Deliver reporting through the use of SQL
• Excellent communication skills both written & verbal
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to establish good working relationships with a network of professional staff
• Ability to manage own workload, time management
• Able to co-ordinate work of others
• Ability to prioritise
• Ability to work on own initiative

Expected salary

£46148 – 52809 per year

Location

Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Job date

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 02:26:57 GMT

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