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The level of check required depends on the role, * Degree in numerate discipline or equivalent relevant * ECDL or progress towards Desirable * NHS experience Experience/Knowledge Essential * Significant informatics experience * Experience of being responsible for producing complex numerical analysis studies * Provide highly-complex information to senior managers and the ability to explain findings and discuss any issues * Able to interpret information received and react appropriately * Advanced keyboard skills MS Office skills to advanced level * Able to apply good statistical techniques * Well-developed database querying skills * Well-developed understanding of relational database structure * SQL script-writing skills * Good understanding of current issues in the specialist area, including financial issues * Good understanding of data protection, FOI and Caldicott Guidance * Good understanding of current information issues in thespecialist area * Able to provide advice and support in the specialist area * Able to provide advice and support in the specialist area * Ability to work towards tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure * Self-motivated individual * Good time management and organisational skills * Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team * Good communication skills - able to communicate at all levels in the Trust and with external agencies * Enthusiastic and persuasive * Structured, logical and methodical approach to work Desirable * HRG grouper * NHS informatics experience * In-depth knowledge of information flows within the NHS * In-depth knowledge of NHS Data Definitions * In-depth knowledge of NHS PAS, data flows and information sources * Good understanding of current information issues in the NHS ## Description The Information Analyst will play a key role in supporting performance management, service improvement and transformation programmes across the Specialist Hospitals Clinical Group (SHCG). Working within the SHCG Performance Team, the post holder will provide high-quality business intelligence, analytical insight and reporting solutions to support operational and strategic decision-making. The role will focus on developing and enhancing performance reporting, automating routine information processes, and delivering meaningful analysis that enables services to improve productivity, efficiency and patient outcomes. The post holder will work closely with operational, clinical and management teams, using data from Epic Caboodle, the MFT Data Warehouse and other information sources to develop dashboards, undertake service evaluations, monitor performance and support delivery of key organisational objectives. The role offers a structured analytical development pathway, enabling the post holder to build specialist business intelligence and data analytics expertise while contributing to a data-driven culture across SHCG. Main duties of the job The Information Analyst will produce, develop and maintain performance reports, dashboards and business intelligence solutions, including Power BI reporting and automated data products, to support the monitoring of operational performance, productivity and service improvement initiatives. They will undertake detailed analysis, forecasting, benchmarking and service evaluation work, translating complex data into clear, actionable intelligence for managers and clinical leaders. The post holder will support the automation of routine reporting processes using Epic Caboodle and Data Warehouse data sources, helping to reduce manual data handling and improve reporting efficiency. They will contribute to data quality monitoring, exception reporting and the identification of opportunities to improve the accuracy and reliability of information used across SHCG., The role will also provide analytical support to transformation and programme management activities, including project reporting, milestone tracking, risk monitoring, benefits realisation and business case development. In addition, the post holder will work collaboratively with operational and clinical teams to promote data literacy, providing advice, training and support to ensure performance information is understood and used effectively to drive service improvement and informed decision-making.