Job overview
The overall purpose of Informatics has been defined as:
To enable, provide and promote the effective use of data, information, knowledge and technology to support and improve health and health care delivery.
Therefore, the role of Informatics is to ensure an NHS organisation has the required cost effective systems, information and technology services needed to provide excellent clinical care to its patients, in conjunction with its partners throughout the wider health community.
The role of Senior Information Analyst is responsible for the production of timely, accurate and intelligent business intelligence and information to inform the operational and strategic decision-making process – it is through the business intelligence provided by analysts that the Trust drives continuous clinical and quality improvement for the people of Wales.
All shortlisted candidates will be notified of interview and assessment/selection processes through the NHS Jobs email system or via candidates personal email account, therefore, please ensure that you check these two accounts on a regular basis for any notifications.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for a talented and experienced analyst to join our digital team that has set out an ambitious digital strategy over the next five years to deliver the very best information and digital solutions with patient care at its core. You will be self-motivated and be able to perform a variety of predefined statutory statistical returns, fulfilling ad-hoc requests for data analysis and the continued development of new information solutions using the Microsoft Business Intelligence Stack, SSRS and PowerBI.
You will need to build close working relationships with senior clinicians, operational colleagues and support staff across the Trust, so we are looking for someone that is very personable and confident with a strong background working with clients to understand their business needs, providing actionable insights and information solutions. The successful candidate must be a good team player, be able to manage their own workload and work to tight deadlines successfully.
If you are interested in applying, please read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure that you demonstrate the knowledge, skills and experience required to carry out the role.
There are flexible working arrangements for digital staff to work remotely to meet the needs of the service.
Working for our organisation
#RemarkablePeople
Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we’re needed.
The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities and disability groups.
Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you’re sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.
In line with the Trust’s Starting Salary Procedure, all applicants will start at the bottom of the band for the position applied for, but can apply for a higher salary if they have previous experience relevant to the position.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Educated to degree in relevant subject
* Evidence of CPD and Training
Desirable criteria
* Post Graduate Qualifcation e.g. Masters Degree
Experience
Essential criteria
* Significant work experience within the field of Health Informatics
* Significant information analysis experience
* Significant advanced data interrogation skills
* Significant experience of developing automated reporting solutions
* Significant data modelling skills
Desirable criteria
* Advanced statistics knowledge
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
* SQL Server and T-SQL
* Advanced Excel
* Reporting Services
* PowerBI or Qlik Sense
Desirable criteria
* SPC
* SSIS/SSAS/OLAP
* Ability to speak Welsh