Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please note this vacancy is only open to applicantsfrom Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Southern Health FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, Solent NHS Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals FT.

Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We're offering an opportunity to join UHS Digital and to make a difference to patients, staff, and the organisation, through the provision of analytics, data, and insight.

The Data Flows team is looking for a Data Quality Analyst to join their team. You will be joining the organisation as we procure and implement a new set of BI tools and an associated data warehouse, working with a team of Specialist & Advanced Analysts in one of the largest acute NHS Trusts in the country.

You will be responsible for partnering with a variety of colleagues across operations, clinical, financial & digital services to contribute to the delivery of the team's objectives. These will be achieved by producing and presenting insightful information, completing reports in an accurate and concise format and monitoring of performance against local and national targets.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your role will involve working closely with the colleagues within the Data Flows Team and the Trust to support the collection, processing, analysis and reporting of key trust patient activity. You will be expected to work to a strict timetable to deliver reporting flows on time in line with internal and external expectations.

A key part of this role is monitoring activity, investigating discrepancies, and providing support and guidance to administration staff to ensure a high quality of Trust data.

This role will suit an experienced information analyst who is passionate about analytics, to support high quality patient care and the clinical services.

The successful applicant will:

Committed to upholding our values (patients first, working together and always improving) Responsible for the creation and production of health information reports and statistical data analysis using patient-based datasets. Provide advice and guidance to the Trust through data analysis.

For additional information, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Aptitudes and skills required

Essential

Good planning, analytical, administrative, and numerate abilities Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy Good written and verbal communication, articulate.

Qualifications / training required

Essential

Good level of education to Level 4 diploma or equivalent work experience in application training and support.

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential

Knowledge of customer/patient flows Good knowledge and understanding of Data Protection issues Has adapted, created, and implemented policy and procedures within their team Experience delivering work to timescales and deadlines. Expertise and experience in dealing with identifiable data and commercially sensitive data. Has provided training support and resources to wider team and product implementation PC computing environment including the use of desktop software

Desirable

Experience of NHS and Acute Trust patient flows and administration Experience in using Patient Administration Systems (PAS) specifically waiting list, admission, outpatient, and emergency areas Experience and expertise in an information-based role within a corporate setting. Demonstrable use of Information Systems and associated reporting tools eg. Microsoft Power Bi Able to demonstrate extensive experience of data investigation and communication of findings Experience of training people how to use software / systems / information Has produced or interpreted data visualisations within a professional capacity

Trust Values

Essential

Patients First Always Improving Working Together