Head of Business Intelligence

A member of the HHFT Digital senior leadership team, the Head of Business Intelligence will lead data and intelligence services at a corporate level across HHFT and support the development and adoption of outstanding data services for patients and families. The role will also oversee the Clinical Coding team and ensure that data collection and reporting are integrated.

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• Oversee the strategic and operational delivery of Business Intelligence within the Trust, ensuring the best people are doing the best work and delivering to a high standard.
  
• Work with clinicians and staff to optimise our data services across the organisation, facilitating the realisation of benefits and the integration of digital care with the Trust’s quality and safety priorities.
  
• Maintain and lead the Clinical Coding function within HHFT.
  
• Develop and deliver the Trust’s data and analytics strategy, putting families and patients at the centre of all activities and ensuring staff have the necessary skills and resources to deliver services to an outstanding standard for patient, contractual, finance and workforce reporting.
  
• Engage closely with research, development, commercial and innovation services to elevate the digital reputation of the Trust and the wider local system through the adoption of game‑changing digital research and innovation in data and analytics.
  
• Support the workforce with the capabilities required to use data, drive innovation in analytics services, and create a healthier future for our population.
  
• Maintain excellent relationships and partnerships with senior leaders in the Trust.
  
• Deliver a high‑quality data and analytics service within HHFT.
  
• Alongside the CIO, develop the data and analytics strategy roadmap across the Trust.
  
• Drive a step change in our approach to digital healthcare through the development of long‑term strategic plans.
  
• Embed a culture of data quality improvement and a ‘digital first’ culture across the Trust.
  
• Support the transformation of key services, including outpatient transformation, operating services, and patient flow.
  
• Ensure data systems function effectively within available resources, drive the adoption and integration of data as a core aspect of service delivery, and support workforce digital competence.
  
• Manage strategic relationships with suppliers and partners, and provide effective leadership and support to the teams responsible for delivery within the data and analytics portfolio.
  
• Work in partnership with the chief operating officer and deputy chief operating officer to facilitate key operational benefits and outcomes.
  
• Elevate the Trust as a leader in data and analytics, positioning it to benefit from national resources.
  
• Maintain local and national relationships and deliver performance indicators through the Performance team.
  
• Support the provision of reports to the Trust Board, Quality Sub‑Committee and Senior Management Team, continually refining reports and KPIs.
  
• Manage formal reporting of performance to NHS Improvement, NHS England and other external bodies through nationally defined systems.
  
• Take line management responsibilities for departments, including disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence management.
  
• Responsible for budget setting for all service areas.
  
• Lead on all aspects of data quality and data validation for the Trust.
  
• Act as the Registration Authority for HHFT.
  
• Deputise for the CIO as required in both internal and external matters.
  
• Deliver effective data services within HHFT, maximising the benefits of digital investments.
  
• Be expected to be flexible to respond to change and organisational need.
  

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• Only applicants currently working within an NHS Trust within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care System (HIOW ICS) are eligible.
  
• Strong experience in business intelligence, data strategy and analytics within a healthcare setting.
  
• Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver complex data and analytical projects.
  
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and partnership development skills.
  
• Proven track record in managing budgets and workforce development.
  
• Compliance with NHS AfC band requirements (Band 8c).
  

We are committed to equality and diversity in both the provision of our services and how we recruit and our staff. Applications are encouraged from everyone with the necessary attributes for the job, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

Happy to talk flexible working – all requests for flexible and part‑time working will be considered.

The paperwork: HHFT is committed to putting the safety and care of our patients first. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted at least 5 working days before the scheduled interview date. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. In compliance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English to an appropriate standard.

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire. It employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. The Trust aims to embed sustainability and net‑zero carbon principles across all services.