DDT Senior Analyst

This is an exciting opportunity for a forwardthinking professional with strong technical expertise and leadership capability to join the Data Development Team (DDT) . This post is a Trustwide role, instrumental in shaping the data life-cycle and how data is translated back to the organisation

The Data Development Team is a multi-disciplinary team of data analysts, data engineers and data visualisation developers. The role is multi-disciplinary by nature, covering all aspects of the data journey data engineering, data visualisation and data analytics.

The role will be responsible for assisting the Data Development Team in delivering high quality and innovative data solutions whilst line managing a multi-disciplinary workforce, * Directly support and co-ordinate all information needs for the Northern Care Alliance.

• Directly line manage multi-disciplinary developers, engineers and analysts, directing workload and providing leadership
• Present at, chair and organise regular DDT operational team meetings
• Work as an data expert, providing detailed guidance on information matters in relation to the Northern Care Alliance.
• Support the DDT operational and strategic decision making process through the provision of focused business intelligence information.
• Develop and maintain a detailed knowledge of information and operational business processes and how these can support the achievement of agreed targets and objectives.
• Work closely with the Operational Manager(s) to ensure the provision of data supports operational requirements.
• Provide regular updates to the DDT Manager on the progress of work and any emerging issues or challenges to meeting agreed delivery dates.
• Lead on capacity planning and modelling to support DDT service developments
• Present performance monitoring information across a range of operational forums, escalating areas of concern through appropriate management structures.
• Identify opportunities to further utilise the information sources available both internally and externally, to drive DDT and broader operational improvements, To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk%2F&data=05%7C02%7CBryonie.Lyons%40nca.nhs.uk%7C0cbc1ce8f93f489061db08df2db3b113%7C9a12677ec2e94deba58aee1c59ac0161%7C0%7C0%7C639279921934926589%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=l5fKz94BARMzH2cGpF%2FTswscd8am%2B1vu9%2FjlL3cIESI%3D&reserved=0

The NCA is committed to providing inclusive, accessible care and building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities and beliefs.

We are proud supporters of the Armed Forces community and offer a guaranteed interview to eligible applicants who meet the essential criteria. As a Disability Confident Employer, we also guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Vacancies may close early where high application volumes are received or an internal redeployee is identified.

For fixed-term roles, current NHS staff will be considered for secondments, while fixed-term contracts will be offered to external (non-NHS) applicants.

If you are applying for a secondment, please discuss this with your line manager before applying. Any secondment offer will be subject to management approval and service needs. Where release cannot be supported, the secondment may unfortunately be unable to proceed.

There is an expectation that successful candidates will be collaborative, a learner, a good communicator and be working towards developing inclusive leadership characteristics, * Degree or equivalent professional qualifications/experience

• Degree in numerate / informatics or business management related subject or equivalent significant experience
• Evidence of relevant continued professional development in specialist informatics area, * Informatics related courses and qualifications
• Formal Management / Leadership training
• Membership of a relevant Fed-IP recognised professional body is desirable (BCS, SOCITM, IHRIM, CILIP, AphA), * Substantial experience of working in the NHS or other healthcare provider
• Experience and detailed understanding of NHS Information, Reporting and Performance Management requirements and processes.
• Experience and understanding of whole data lifecycle
• Experience of analysing performance data, waiting lists and service information.
• Experience of interpreting statutory requirements and translating into local policy and procedures
• Experience of leading and motivating staff, ensuring the planning and delivery of a range of work programmes within agreed timescales
• Detailed understanding of confidentiality, Data Protection and Caldicott principles
• Extensive knowledge of NHS Waiting Lists and Pathway Management requirements, procedures and legal/regulatory requirements across complex areas including community, primary care, outpatients, diagnostics and inpatients
• Detailed understanding of capacity and demand modelling and operational management
• Developing leadership skills and characteristics, * Experience in using R
• Experience of staff management including sickness absence management, appraisal/personal development reviews and recruitment and retention
• Experience of developing strategies, business cases, policies and task specific standard operating procedures relating to Performance
• Understanding of change and project management processes
• Experience of developing and delivering training tools and programmes
• Experience and understanding of NHS contracting and financial processes including reconciliation and negotiation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a