Job summary
- Main area
- Analyst
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Home or remote working
- Job ref
- 152-S169.24A
- Employer
- Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Sentinel House
- Town
- Poole
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 p.a.
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading
IUC Analyst
Band 6
Job overview
As the post holder you will facilitate data analytics for the Integrated Urgent Care Services in Dorset, by building reports, completing statutory returns and dealing with ad-hoc queries. You will provide service-based analysis and reporting, with information that is meaningful and clear and build relationships across the service.
You will become a subject matter expert in IUCS data and be able to support staff in understanding them. Working with other Business and Performance colleagues, you will use data to gain new insights for the service, learn from them, and help to guide others in areas where they can improve the accuracy and quality of the data.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Main duties of the job
To be a proactive member of the IUCS Data and Performance Team, by developing the effective use and interpretation of workforce information to support Dorset Healthcare in meeting its workforce requirements and forecasting for the Integrated Urgent Care Service, as well as national, and locally-driven returns and reporting.
Responsible for the development and delivery of high quality, consistent and timely data analysis and reporting services for the assigned operational directorate / corporate area
Interprets, communicates and presents analysis to service managers, professional teams and colleagues
Provide informatics expertise to the Trust in bespoke analysis, and manage the establishment of new information requirements to support strategic goals and service improvement
Working for our organisation
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]
Person specification
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential criteria
- Educated to degree level in a health information or mathematical/statistical subject or equivalent experience of information handling / analysis in a work environment
- Relevant experience of working with computer systems
- Experience of working with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft SQL Tools and Power-BI.
- Relevant experience working in a data and information systems environment
- Experience of working in an Information management/Analyst role or similar
- Good Standard of Education including Maths and English
- Qualification or equivalent experience in information management/analysis
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Understanding of data structures and modelling
- Understanding of key national and local policy drivers / targets applicable to healthcare providers
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical coding (e.g. READ, ICD10, or SNOMED), clinical terminology
- Experience of producing of provider data, reporting, outcome measurements etc.
- High level analytical and evaluative skills
- Able to produce own reports in a logical and structured way to a high standard of presentation. Also translate reports and statistical analyses into information that is meaningful.
- Confidence, enthusiasm and commitment to finding new ways of working
- Knowledge and understanding of Clinical Systems
Desirable criteria
- Postgraduate professional Health or information management qualification
Job specific experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in identifying reporting requirements and developing reports to customers specifications
- Has proven experience of information analysis using database interrogation tools: SQL, Power BI or equivalent
- Has implemented new tools and systems for information reporting or analysis, supporting modern dashboard tools
- Experience in training wide audiences and explaining technical reports to non-specialists
- Trained in computerised systems and advanced keyboard skills
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines and ability to manage own work and prioritise workload
- Ability to understand how own role and duties relate to broader strategic issues
- Experience of using complex forecasting methods to determine future activity and resourcing levels
- Ability to present and explain the result of complex information analysis in a clear and understandable way
Desirable criteria
- NHS experience or other health or public sector
Managerial/supervisory experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to set a good example and become a lead expert in assigned subject areas
- Experience in managing projects / leading work development tasks
- Experience of liaising / negotiating with external and internal suppliers
Desirable criteria
- Experience in managing / supervising members of staff
- Knowledge and experience of project management techniques e.g. PRINCE2
Managerial/supervisory experience
Essential criteria
- Expert in Microsoft Excel, intermediate level for WORD and PowerPoint
Desirable criteria
- Professional registration under the Federation of Informatics Professionals (FED-IP) or similar
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Daniel Cunningham
- Job title
- Performance Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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