At GOSH, our data is key in ensuring that we meet national and local information reporting requirements to external commissioning bodies and registries and well as supporting clinical service delivery, information development, performance management and planning throughout the hospital.

We are looking for a Data Analyst who will take the lead in supporting the data management needs within a Clinical Division.

You will be an integral member of the Information Services Business Intelligence team and will lead on reporting Genetics data, working closely with the North Thames Genomics Laboratory Hub.

You will be responsible for managing Genetics data within the Trust's Data Warehousing environments and delivering reporting on that data to Trust standards, adding value to the Division by providing expert analysis and insight, working alongside clinical and operational staff to drive improvement.

Main duties of the job

The responsibilities of the role include:

• Understanding the reporting requirements of the Division and translating these into an end product
• Specification and design of report and data requirements
• Development of reporting to support operational and clinical need
• Troubleshooting and investigation of issues
• Data Warehousing development, including the specification and provision of datasets
• Providing support and knowledge sharing with both technical and non-technical colleagues across the Trust

Previous NHS experience would be an advantage but is not essential.

As detailed in the person specification this role would suit someone who:

• Has BI Tools experience
• Has an analytical and logical mind-set and enjoys problem-solving
• Has an ability to think creatively
• Is adaptable and confident working alone as well collaboratively as part of a team

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• Our Always values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• Degree level or equivalent experience in a numerate or information systems discipline
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Clinical Training in a Genetics capacity

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable success in working for a complex organisation including considerable experience in data management
• Experience in Information Management
• Understanding of clinical pathways
• Experience of working with nationally defined performance metrics and interpreting these in local datasets
• Experience of MS Excel, Access and data manipulation
• Production of information/reports to assure data integrity
• Adding value to information to support the wider organisational need
• A good understanding of NHS IT infrastructure and systems
• Experience of identification and implementation of improvement strategies

Desirable

• Knowledge of computerised Patient Information Systems (e.g. EPIC, OMNI Lab)

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Ability to understand and analyse highly complex information and present data to people at all levels
• Ability to analyse, investigate and resolve complex queries, issues and problems
• Demonstrative drive, commitment and self-motivation
• Ability to prioritise work within competing timescales
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to design, manage and develop relational databases including a working knowledge of advanced MS Access
• Strong SQL and SQL Server (or equivalent) skills (to replace Programming in one or more scripting languages for web and/or application development (e.g. SQL and Transact SQL, VBA))
• Ability to work with non-technical users to create specifications for data interfaces with Trust Information Systems
• Excellent Attention to Detail

Desirable

• Familiarity with an industry standard Business Intelligence reporting tool (QlikSense preferred)
• Good ability to develop new ways of working

Employer details

Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH

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271-CO-5612484