Information Analyst

This is an exciting opportunity (fixed term - 12 months) for a self-motivated individual to join the Business Intelligence and Clinical Outcomes team (BICO) within Digital and Data Services.

The BICO team support clinical and business decision making using data analytics presented in meaningful and interactive ways. The team provide historical and current views of important Trust operations and utilise analytical expertise to provide actionable insight into key Trust areas. The team help to improve patient care, provide clarity to operation managers, influence best practice and policy and aid overall understanding of a wealth of Trust data.

Within Digital and Data Services, the Business Intelligence and Reporting section includes delivery, operations, development and research, statistics and clinical outcomes. This means that there is a wide range of skills across the section and ample opportunity for development which is encouraged and supported., The Senior Information Analyst post holder will work to understand clinical pathways, outcomes and the data collected, develop processes for collection where appropriate, analysis, validation, presentation and reporting of clinical and corporate business analytics data. This will include ensuring the Trust’s information reporting obligations to the Department of Health, NHS Digital, NHS England and Commissioners are met., Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and experience of working to a high standard are essential. The post holder should also be competent in the use of information software (e.g. SQL and Cognos) to extract and analyse the necessary data. The successful candidate will also have a solid understanding of statistical analysis techniques., * Educated to Degree standard or equivalent in a relevant subject or with equivalent experiential learning in the field of information analysis and reporting., * Working within an information analysis and reporting environment

• Data Quality issues and solutions
• Using databases and spreadsheets to extract and analyse information
• Experience of using statistical software packages e.g. SPSS, R
• Working within tight deadlines, * NHS Statutory returns
• Experience of using SQL and business objects, * Knowledge of one or more computer system(s), hardware or software and procedures to develop reports, documents and spreadsheets
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and Access to obtain and analyse information
• Understanding the importance of Change Control
• A good understanding of research methods, quantitative and qualitative, and well developed skills in statistical analysis., * Cognos, SQL
• Clinical services and their interactions with data
• Translating NHS Technical Specifications into robust datasets and performance indicators.
• Knowledge and understanding of the clinical outcomes agenda and reporting requirements in mental health services., * Advanced computer literacy and keyboard skills
• Good numeracy skills
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to concentrate and focus on detailed information

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care –our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We’re committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won’t rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.