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Job summary

Main area
Data, Analytics & Insight
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
202-6431186
Employer
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Trust HQ
Town
Exeter
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/07/2024 23:59

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South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust logo

Information Analyst

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

We have a great opportunity for an aspiring data analyst to come and join SWAST Data Analytics and Insight team. You will be working alongside other data professionals internally and external from the Trust, and will be involved in leading on ambulance service data analytics.

The successful candidate will be based at our HQ in Exeter on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of 1 day to be expected in the office every 2 weeks.

Reporting to the BI Data Support Services Manager, you will be responsible for data manipulation and analytical services, including maintaining the Trust ETL process; importing data; optimizing existing reports and processes, using the Microsoft SQL Server technology stack.

Experience of Power BI, Azure Dev Ops, Microsoft Fabric is helpful but not essential, although experience of NHS Systems will be of a great benefit. If you are looking for your next step up in your career, to work in a challenging and fast paced environment, we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

You will be working within the Data Analytics and Insight department, alongside the BI Projects team and other relevant functions, to support the local, regional and national reporting requirements of the Trust.

This will include:

  • Maintaining effective relationships with system users and Trust partners to support the development, maintenance and monitoring / analysis of operational process activity and system interaction.
  • Helping to maintain the existing data warehouse solutions, as well as Power BI, Tableau, SSRS, and legacy .Net reporting.
  • Using ambulance service data, operational systems and expert analysis to support data quality and evidence-based decision making.
  • Playing a pivotal role in team activity and road map direction, including collaborating with team members to help with ongoing challenges.
  • Maintaining existing knowledge and skills , as well as developing on new technology, to support the ongoing demand of the trust.
  • Maintaining Trust standards of code on Visual Studio, and performing peer reviews of individuals work.

Working for our organisation

Working for us is an experience like no other.  We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.

 

We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.  

 

The role is based in Exeter, one of the most vibrant, attractive and historically interesting cities in England, with excellent transport links and a great mix of independent shops, cafes and bars. 

 

If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples’ lives, then we would love to hear from you.

 

In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.

 

You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.

 

Benefits

 

  • Competitive NHS salary
  • A standard working week of 37.5 hours
  • Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
  • Generous Pension Scheme
  • Career and salary progression
  • Car leasing scheme
  • Free parking across Trust sites
  • Staff networks
  • Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person specification

Education & qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Graduate or substantial experience in a similar role
  • A-Level standard of education or equivalent
  • 5 GCSEs (grade C or above) or equivalent including Maths and English
  • Current Full Driving Licence no more than 6 points
Desirable criteria
  • European Computer Driving License

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Luke Elliott
Job title
Business Intelligence Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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