Job vacancy: Business Intelligence Analytics Specialist, Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust, Wakefield

Job summary

Main area: Administration
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Fixed term: 10 months (Fixed for 10 months)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 174-BIAS-021124

Employer: Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Yorkshire Ambulance Service, Trust Headquarters
Town: Wakefield
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 Per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 10/11/2024 23:59

Business Intelligence Analytics Specialist

Band 6

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Provide full admin for the Analytics Platform including resolving any issues with reports, setting up new workspaces, user access and data gateways.

Lead on the innovation of the of the trust BI Information (Analytics platform) utilising cutting edge technology such as SQL and other reporting tools (such as Power BI, Python, R, Power Automate, Power Apps and AI).

Responsible for planning the development of data analytics platform including utilising all the latest technology within Power BI and other office 365 applications (such as Data Flow/Power Apps).

Design ways for data to flow from the end use through our data warehouse or SharePoint and into reports utilising key technology such as Power Automate and Data flow.

Interrogate relational databases and the Data Warehouse to produce reports and analysis by understanding the underlining data and making recommendations to the senior members of the BI team. In particular, work with Senior Analysts to refine the aggregate datasets suitable for the BI Analytics Platform and setting up stored procedures/views to interrogate the data.

Provide analysis and interpretation on complex, sensitive and contentious data or datasets taken from multiple sources and organisations.

To fully understand all relevant data (Local, Regional and National) and benchmarking that is available to the BI Team and use innovative ways to incorporate that into reporting/analysis.

Detailed understanding of all the underlining service lines and the datasets used to support that service.

Develop the BI Governance approach and work to review these processes are carried out effectively.

Working with Stakeholders to agree and refine specifications to achieve the best outcome using an Agile process.

Ability to set up technical working group with other similar trusts to develop the Analytics platform.

Person specification

Skills and Experience

Essential criteria

Advanced Experience and knowledge of using SQL and other database tools with ability to query datasets with the use of Select, Joins, Grouping, Sub Queries. Creation of Stored Procedures, views and functions.
Advanced knowledge of the reporting information system Microsoft PowerBI including DAX, dataset transformation, filtering, connections and other advanced features
Ability to overcome barriers associated with conveying analytical/technical information to a non-technical audience
Knowledge or experience of working in a business intelligence, management information or similar team for at least 2 years.
Be able to interpret results from the use of complex and sensitive data. By the use of statistical methods to apply the results to the given problem, suggest conclusions to be drawn and offer recommendations where appropriate.
Relevant degree or equivalent experience
Presenting advanced technical and complex and analytical information to an audience in a clear and concise manner with the ability to pick out key themes and trends

Desirable criteria

Understanding of the NHS and or Ambulance Services
Advanced knowledge of Office 365 Programs (such as Power Automate, Power Apps, Forms)

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects the communities and patients we serve across the Yorkshire region. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts candidates from all sections of the community and signals our commitment to embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity.

As an inclusive organisation we welcome applicants irrespective of people’s age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people with lived experienced from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, people from the LGBT+ community, people with caring responsibilities and people with disabilities. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including an invitation to the first stage of the selection process, for applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy, and consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability under the “Disability Confident Scheme”.

Please note the salary range stated in advertisements is calculated on a pro rata basis if the vacancy is part time.

Disclosure and Barring Service

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & vulnerable adults. Many of our posts are subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS). Should this position be subject to a DBS check the cost will be recovered from your salary as a one-off payment. Currently the charges made by the Disclosure and Barring Service (incl. application fee) are £41.90 for an enhanced check and £21.90 for a standard check.

Any correspondence regarding an application will be sent electronically via the Trac Jobs Website to the email address that was provided at the time of the application. It is important, therefore, that you read your emails on a regular basis and respond as necessary.

The Yorkshire Ambulance Service Trust reserves the right to close adverts before the published closing date due to high volumes of applications received.

Please note, the selection processes at Yorkshire Ambulance Service are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

Our values underpin everything we do and how we do it; Kindness, Respect, Teamwork, Improvement.

Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Bronze

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Ryan Higgins
Job title: Deputy Head of Business Intelligence
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 03306784015
Additional information: 03306784015

If you have problems applying, contact

Address: Yorkshire Ambulance Service Headquarters
Brindley Way
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF2 0XQ
Telephone: 07425 213930 or 0330 678 4015

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