Divisional Information Manager, Band 7- Business Intelligence

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Cheltenham
2 days ago
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Overview

During the past couple of years, which have been some of the most important and challenging for healthcare, our BI team has worked to aid the trust in making critical decisions while supporting patient flow and quality of care. This included using advanced forecasting models to predict COVID admissions, creating real‑time operational dashboards, and gaining access to new data flows. Gloucestershire Hospitals BI Team has gained national recognition, winning the Health Tech Newspaper Award for Best Use of Data 2020 and AphAs Analytical Team of the Year.


Why Join Us

This is an exciting time to be a part of the GHFT BI team. We are moving forward fast with our Digital BI strategy. Alongside these ambitious plans come lots of opportunities for staff to develop personally and professionally. As a Trust we are determined to be at the forefront of change, using tools such as machine learning and predictive analytics in the next stages of our journey.


Working Pattern

We offer hybrid working arrangements following a qualifying period, providing flexibility alongside this impactful role with a friendly and supportive team.


Additional working pattern details: Hybrid work 2‑3 days per week on site.


Role

The position available is a Divisional Information Manager in the Women's & Children's Team. The team provides accurate, concise and clear information and analytics to the division to support its strategic objectives.


Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical capabilities, along with the ability to effectively communicate and present complex information to a range of different stakeholders. The post holder will have management responsibility for 3‑4 analysts within the Business Intelligence team, helping to support their development, and manage priorities and workload. The postholder will need to be able to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities for the team.


Divisional Managers are responsible for the development, preparation and maintenance of high‑quality and timely information and analytical reports to support the divisions in performance management, clinical and operational processes. This will involve ensuring a high level of analysis, interpretation, synthesis and presentation of information reports to ensure stakeholders are advised of any potential problem areas. The information must be presented in a clear and concise manner and, where appropriate, recommend solutions. This involves working closely with clinicians and senior managers within the hospital to understand their requirements, developing reporting tools and providing intelligence to enable services to make better‑informed decisions. The post holder will need to be engaging, forward‑thinking and work with a positive attitude in order to build great working relationships with our customers to improve patient care.


To lead, together with the other BI Managers, the team staff to ensure they are well‑motivated, work effectively and achieve their personal and team objectives. This includes line‑management HR functions, recruitment functions and ensuring staff are developed and appraised each year.


Understand and interpret complex concepts and respond appropriately to tight deadlines. This entails the analysis, investigation and resolution of complex information issues.


Qualifications

Divisional Information Managers should be organised, show excellent leadership skills, be enthusiastic, inquisitive, have good technical and statistical skills, and be passionate to make a real difference to how our hospitals are run.


Benefits

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities but also support one another. With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals.


Gloucestershire Hospitals is dedicated to nurturing the growth and potential of its staff. Within the BI team, regular internal training sessions are held to develop knowledge sharing and promote best practices across the team. With a wealth of expertise spanning all areas of the NHS, our team provides a supportive environment to help you advance in your career. Additionally, we offer access to resources like the Information Professional Register, equipping you with valuable tools to support your ongoing professional development.


Additional Information

See The Attached Job Description For Further Information.


Note

This job may close earlier than stated if a sufficient number of applications has been received.


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