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Job summary

Main area
N/A
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (N/A)
Job ref
421-CORP-1886R
Employer
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Harrogate Hospital / Working from home
Town
Harrogate
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
18/03/2025 23:59

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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust logo

Power BI Administrator

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

The Analytical Services Team is looking for a Power BI Administrator to join our dynamic team. Power BI is currently being rolled out across our organisation, meaning you'll be playing a crucial role as we transition from our existing reporting suites and strive to deliver best-in-class Business Intelligence services. This is a really exciting time to join us, where your ideas will be welcomed and encouraged.

You'll be using your in-depth knowledge of Power BI, keeping abreast of the latest technological changes. You'll be a subject-matter expert helping to define Power BI standards and ensuring that best practices are widely adopted across the department and the wider organisation. As part of this, you'll mentor staff, sharing your skills and knowledge.

Main duties of the job

Part of a specialist team of multi skilled information professionals committed to the service delivery and continual improvement of a fit for purpose customer focused information service.

 Support the design, production and implementation of comprehensive data and information reporting systems for organisational wide reporting by managing and maintaining the Power BI platform.

 Responsible for overseeing and optimising the Power BI platform to meet the Trust’s business intelligence needs, including managing user access, configuring data refresh schedules, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring data accuracy and security.

 Support users with advice and training to increase adoption of Power BI solutions.

 Manage Microsoft Reporting Services during the service phase out and shut down.

Help to direct and change perspectives on information collection and analysis across the organisation, promoting the use of good information to inform effective decision-making.

 Support the integration and development of core information processes and services required by the Trust’s Corporate and Clinical Directorates.

 

Working for our organisation

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. 

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you! 

We offer colleagues:

  • A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
  • Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. 

Please note:

  • Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
  • Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. 
  • Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.  
  • All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Rachel McDonald on [email protected]

Person specification

Application and interview

Essential criteria
  • Educated to Degree Level or Equivalent
  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a business intelligence environment
  • Experience of using Microsoft Power BI and other reporting software
  • Significant experience of providing comprehensive information systems to support reform and service improvement
  • Leadership and management skills
  • Detailed project/ resource planning skills
  • High level of interpersonal skills including the ability to lead, influence and motivate
  • Customer service and communication skills
  • Experience with Azure services and other data sources (SQL Server, Excel, SharePoint, etc.)
  • Considerable knowledge and experience of developing and implementing business intelligence solutions
  • Ability to work under pressure and produce high quality work to tight deadlines
Desirable criteria
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) or Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
  • Previous NHS experience
  • Experience of managing staff
  • Project and Change management skills
  • Knowledge of NHS data definitions and information standards
  • Understanding of data warehousing techniques e.g. Kimball methodology
  • Displays enthusiasm for self-development

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rachel McDonald
Job title
Head of Analytical Services
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07385426940
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