Data and Analytics Project Support Officer (Internal Only)

The Data and Analytics Project Support Officer will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful planning, execution, and delivery of key data and analytics projects.

Working closely with the Data and Analytics department, the post holder will coordinate project activities, manage timelines, and facilitate communication between stakeholders to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Main duties of the job

In addition to project management duties, the role will provide essential administrative support, including diary management and organising meetings and workshops, enabling senior team members to focus on strategic priorities.

The Project Support Officer will also assist with financial management, and participate in quality assurance and change management processes. This role is ideal for a proactive individual who is highly organised and enjoys working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment, with the ability to support the continuous improvement of data and analytics functions.

The post holder will:

1. Contribute to the planning, co-ordination and production of project plans to meet the trust's vision, objectives and priorities.
2. Provide admin support and diary management for the data and analytics department.
3. Provide project management support to the data and analytics department.
4. Proactively liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure outcomes are achieved.

About us

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Competency in Microsoft Office applications, NHS information systems, data collection research and analysis.
• Project management methodology.
• An understanding of the requirements of the data and analytics function, and awareness of national policies regarding data and reporting.

Desirable

• NHS Change Model.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

• PRINCE II Practitioner or equivalent.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to manage multiple/diverse complex tasks requiring analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required.
• Ability to prioritise and manage demanding workloads, working to tight and often changing timescales.
• Good expertise in Project Management methods and tools.
• Proven ability to effectively use recommended document management techniques and manage information repositories such as SharePoint.
• Skilled in the use of Atlassian Confluence for supporting collaboration and technical documentation.
• Skilled in the use of Atlassian JIRA for managing IT related projects.
• Able to work with clinicians and non-clinicians face to face and on the phone.

Desirable

• Skilled in the use of SBS.
• Skilled in the use of ESR.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in project management working.
• Experience of supporting trust-wide, large-scale IT projects.
• Experience in working with multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable

• Experience in service improvement working.

Employer details

Employer name
East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address
Macclesfield District
General Hospital
Victoria Road, Macclesfield
SK10 3BL

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