Job Summary
The Business Intelligence Developer (BI Developer) is a key member of the Digital Data & Technology (DDaT) Development team, adding value for our patients through improving and developing information services across the Trust and wider health and care system. The postholder will support the Business Intelligence Lead with responsibility for the Business Intelligence function and manage all aspects of reports and dashboard development for the RBH business intelligence system. The postholder will ensure reports and dashboards are designed and developed in accordance with specifications describing customer and internal service user requirements, using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, SSRS. The postholder will be technically highly skilled and understand the importance of providing high quality data and information to support a wide range of reporting, analysis and business intelligence development: including datasets, national and local KPIs, performance monitoring and report automation. The postholder will work collaboratively across the DDaT Directorate, trust and wider system, adding value and technical expertise to operational and tactical initiatives and using expertise to inform longer term direction and decision making.
Responsibilities
* Support the business intelligence and information function to drive strategic decision-making to achieve Trust and System objectives across areas such as statistics and planning, benchmarking and care quality, performance and quality, finance and income reporting, activity and cost, operational efficiency and reporting.
* Guide and enhance operational teams’ understanding of the intelligence and insights provided, supporting the informatics lead and principal analysts to work with clinicians and operational teams to understand pressures and enable data to drive supportive action.
* Support clinicians and managers in their use and interpretation of information and promote a culture of good data quality and effective use of information.
* Gain and maintain full working knowledge of the Trust’s information systems, ensuring that any changes which may impact specific analyses are incorporated.
* Proactively identify innovative ways of continuous improvement within all BI data sets with the Business Intelligence Lead.
* Take a pro‑active approach to identifying patterns and signals in data sets and distilling actionable information for clinicians and operational teams.
* Utilise BI tools (SQL, Power BI, Tableau, R) to deliver analytics and intelligence ensuring all data products are delivered to best practice.
Essential Experience
* High level of proficiency in SSRS.
* High level of proficiency in BI tools – SQL, Power BI, Tableau.
* In‑house programming and presentational standards knowledge.
* Experience producing and maintaining routine information content using Trust information systems to meet Trust and NHS requirements and deadlines.
* Understanding of the full RBH data model.
Desirable Experience
* DWH data flow experience.
* Knowledge of the NHS Data Dictionary and an understanding of NHS performance indicators and quality standards.
Legal and Sponsorship Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure submission will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Information on the UK Visas and Immigration website and guidance on criminal record checks for overseas applicants.
Location and Contract
Location: Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, Reading, RG1 5AN.
Contract: Permanent, Full‑time.
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year.
About the Employer
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, Reading, RG1 5AN.
Equal Opportunities
Diversity makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding. Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
For additional help with your application, please get in touch by calling the recruitment team at 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. If you prefer a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
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