Business Intelligence

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Cheltenham
5 days ago
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Overview

To support the EPR Reporting Lead in the delivery of the reporting strategy for data contained in the Trust's Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system, they will work closely with both clinical teams and the wider Business Intelligence Team to scope, plan and deliver solutions that fulfil the Trust's clinical information reporting needs.


To ensure that reports are built using the Trust's reporting solutions in order to provide accurate, concise and clear information, ensuring compliance with national data definitions (where appropriate). The role will require analysis and manipulation of complex data sets to provide high quality EPR management information for the Trust's clinical staff and senior leaders.


A fundamental requirement of this role is the ability to engage with clinical staff to understand and deliver on their data requirements for delivering quality care, and to engage with the wider Business Intelligence Team to provide advice and training on EPR datasets. To be responsible for the development, preparation and maintenance of high quality analytical reports from the EPR system to support the Trust in performance management, clinical and operational processes. This will involve analysis, interpretation, synthesis and presentation of information reports to senior leaders; ensuring that they are advised of problems and presented with clear and concise solution options.


To support any of the Trust-wide or Divisional Cost Improvement Programmes (CIP).


To attend and participate in meetings as part of relevant EPR implementation project workstreams where required; to be able to clearly articulate complex and sensitive information to senior clinical, management and non-clinical staff.


To understand and interpret complex ad hoc information requests and respond appropriately to short deadlines. This entails the analysis, investigation and resolution of complex information issues.


To ensure procedures are in place for the efficient and effective provision of information on Statutory Returns for performance and operational management purposes.


To provide information and data from Trust systems to support Payment by Results reporting.


To support the creation of business cases for the development of clinical services to improve patient care.


To identify and highlight any areas of risk with regard to data quality and accuracy and undertake mitigations as required.


Working for our organisation

Business Intelligence is responsible for providing information analysis and expertise to support the clinical Divisions within the Trust by providing operational intelligence, benchmarking activity and supporting the Trust Saving plans. Business Intelligence is part of the Digital, Technology and Insights (DTI) Directorate within the Corporate Division.


The Trust's main operational EPR system is Sunrise and its main Patient Administration System (PAS) is TrakCare. Additional data is available from the Trust's Cancer, Radiology, Emergency Department (ED), Theatre and Maternity systems in addition to other specialist clinical applications. Responsible for the development, preparation and maintenance of high quality analytical reports from the EPR system to support the Trust in performance management, clinical and operational processes.


Please see detailed job description attached. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.


You will only be contacted by the Recruitment Team via email if you are shortlisted for this post. Please ensure therefore that you check your e‑mail account regularly. If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.


About Gloucestershire Hospitals

At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county's largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.


With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you're beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us.


We're investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals. We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop, and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care.


We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.


Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.


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