About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced individual to join our Commissioning Information team as a Principal Information Analyst. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of analysts, shape the delivery of high-quality commissioning intelligence and support effective decision-making across Commissioning, Contracting, Finance and Information Services.
The role will lead the production and analysis of complex healthcare information, supporting commissioning and contracting requirements while ensuring the accuracy and quality of activity and financial information. You will play a key role in validating activity between providers and commissioners and developing effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
As a subject matter expert in the NHS Payment Scheme, Commissioning Data Sets (CDS) and NHS commissioning and contracting, you will provide specialist advice and ensure compliance with national and local standards.
Using SQL, Power BI and advanced analytical techniques, you will transform complex healthcare data into meaningful intelligence to support decision-making, financial assurance and service planning, while developing and improving reporting processes.
You will combine strong technical and analytical skills with effective leadership, supporting the development of a collaborative, positive and high-performing Commissioning Information team.
Main duties of the job
The post is based within the Commissioning Portfolio of Information Services, with flexible hybrid working across our sites and from home.
You will have strong practical knowledge of SQL and experience of reporting tools such as SSRS and Power BI, with excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
You will have a strong understanding of NHS commissioning information, including Commissioning Data Sets (CDS), NHS data standards and the NHS Payment Scheme, providing specialist advice and ensuring information meets national and local requirements.
As Principal Information Analyst, you will lead the Commissioning Information Team, providing leadership, mentoring and development. You will oversee workload planning, quality assurance and the delivery of routine and ad-hoc analysis supporting commissioning and contracting functions.
The role will champion data quality and continuous improvement, working closely with Information, Finance, Contracting, commissioners and external partners to ensure activity is accurately validated and information used effectively. You will build strong stakeholder relationships, using your analytical and commissioning expertise to resolve complex issues, improve reporting and processes, and provide reliable intelligence to support effective decision-making.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.
Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/
In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
We recognise that candidates may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support them when preparing their application. Where AI is used, the information provided must remain an accurate and authentic representation of your own skills, knowledge and experience.
AI must not be used to provide false or misleading information or to generate examples that do not reflect your own experience. You should be able to discuss and demonstrate the knowledge, skills and experience included within your application during the recruitment and selection process.
Candidates may be asked to declare whether AI has been used in preparing their application and, where applicable, how it has been used.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree standard or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Evidence of ongoing personal development
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Excellent understanding of the extensive range of NHS data sets
- Experience of dealing with a wide range of stakeholders at senior levels internally and externally
- Advanced software skills particularly in SQL programming and Microsoft Office programs
Desirable
- Knowledge of data modelling techniques and statistical methodologies
- Experience using Power BI and SSRS reporting tools
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills when developing & managing teams/individuals
- Effective organisational and time management skills
- Demonstrable skills in presenting complex concepts and information which may include difficult and controversial issues, across a wide range of audiences
Desirable
- Negotiation and change management skills
Special Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of staff management including day to day supervision, appraisal, objective setting and development
- Using hospital systems such as Patient Administration Systems.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Scunthorpe General Hospital
Scunthorpe
DN15 7BH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nlg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)