Information Analyst - Business Intelligence

Job Summary

Are you ready for a challenge? Do you want to play a pivotal role in our information evolution? Information Services is embarking on an exciting journey to build a highly innovative, groundbreaking, and market-leading information service.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Information Analyst to join the Information Services Department, supporting the Trust's Transformation Programme. In this role, you will be responsible for producing and delivering high-quality performance data and business analysis to inform operational performance and support critical decision-making.

Working closely with the Information Manager, you will contribute to the development of advanced analytical models. This position involves close collaboration with the Trust's Transformation Programme and Project Managers, providing analytical support through cutting-edge analytical and statistical methodologies.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a management information environment, delivering high-quality, user-focused information that meets diverse requirements.

Main duties of the job

This position is part of the Business Intelligence team within Information Services. Our team operates on a hybrid working model, offering a flexible combination of remote work and in-office attendance at Suite 19, Castle Hill Hospital. Please note that previous applicants for similar roles need not apply.

We are seeking a candidate with strong numerical and analytical skills, a methodical approach to tasks, exceptional accuracy, and the ability to prioritise effectively while meeting tight deadlines.

Proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel is essential. Additionally, experience or knowledge in SQL programming, business intelligence tools such as Power BI and SSRS, and statistical methodologies would be highly advantageous.

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.

Date posted: 18 February 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 356-25-6916902

Job locations: Castle Hill Hospital, Castle Road, Cottingham, HU16 5JQ

Job Description

Responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Contact: For further details on the post please contact John Taylor, Senior Information Manager on 01482 468134 or Will Frisby, Information Manager on 01482 468128

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree level standard or demonstrable equivalent experience

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years experience working in a management information environment analysing complex data using a variety of sources/information systems.
• A demonstrable understanding of NHS data definitions, data standards and patient flows

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to apply analytical skills to complex problem solving in a structured manner.
• Well-developed report writing skills through the use of a renowned report writing tool
• Advanced software skills particularly in Microsoft Excel and Access.
• Ability to advise users on data definitions and standards within own area of specialism
• High level awareness of data quality and its importance in delivering high quality information
• Awareness of Trust policies, particularly in relation to Data Protection and Confidentiality & Security
• Knowledge of SQL

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication skills
• Effective organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work both in a team and independently
• Prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple strands of work
• Flexible, enthusiastic and committed
• Self-motivated with the ability to use own initiative, without the need for approval/supervision

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.

Employer details

Employer name: Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address: Castle Hill Hospital, Castle Road, Cottingham, HU16 5JQ

Employer's website: https://www.hey.nhs.uk/