Detailed job description and main responsibilities The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities • Lead on the management, development and performance of designated staff within the Data Development work stream, including recruitment, workforce planning, and HR responsibilities. • Lead on implementing clear performance expectations for designated staff within the Data Development Team. Monitor delivery and act where standards are not met, supporting staff to achieve high-quality outcomes. • Provide day to day leadership in developing, mentoring and supporting staff across the Data Development Team, embedding a culture of excellence, innovation and continuous professional growth in relation to data flows and standards • Support succession planning by identifying and developing staff with leadership potential, strengthening the long-term capability and resilience of the team • Assist with workforce planning and skills development Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Educated to postgraduate degree level or equivalent experience in NHS information services Professional qualification in Information Analysis or equivalent professional experience Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable criteria Project Management Qualifications Management and/or leadership qualifications Experience Essential criteria Proven track record of working within an Informatics environment within Acute NHS Services Substantial in-depth knowledge and expertise in one or more areas of: • Information Management and reporting • Data Assurance Experience in Data Warehousing, Data modelling and data flows Experience of successfully planning, developing and implementing changes to services, systems or processes Experience of Project and Programme Management - planning complex multi-dimensional projects and programmes; prioritising, adapting plans, resource planning, stakeholder management and benefits identification, delivery and tracking Experience of managing and developing staff including objective setting, appraisal and Personal Development Plans Desirable criteria Experience of Trust Clinical system Significant experience on system testing and problem solving Knowledge Essential criteria Highly developed specialist knowledge of data collection and analysis within an Acute Hospital Trust to design and develop reports. In depth knowledge and understanding of NHS Data Dictionary, information standards and National programmes of work. Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing, with an ability to prepare written documents that are clear and easily understood. Knowledge of Information Governance, Data Protection Act and Caldecott requirements. Proven ability to successfully extract data and analyse and interpret complex data and draw conclusions using SQL Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the impact of change and process design on clinical workflows Competent with Microsoft products i.e. Outlook, Word. Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Teams Ability to negotiate and influence others in a positive manner with the confidence to manage differing views to achieve change and improvement. Desirable criteria Knowledge of current health policy framework and literature Knowledge of commissioning cycle in the NHS Personal Skills Essential criteria Methodical approach and excellent attention to detail Able to lead and direct others to accomplish organisational goals and objectives Demonstrates a strong desire to improve Data quality, performance and services Proactive, enthusiastic, creative, reliable, adaptable and dependable. Conscientious, flexible, self-motivated and resilient being resourceful and able to work unsupervised using their own initiative It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Employer certification / accreditation badges