Senior information analyst
Moorfields - A global leader in Ophthalmology
We are Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Founded in 1804, Moorfields Eye Hospital is a world-class centre of excellence for eye health services, ophthalmic research, and education.
With more than 2,300 staff we are proud to be supported by one of the most diverse workforces in the NHS. Every year we treat more than 700,000 patients at City Road in central London and at our 22 satellites sites, and, in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre we lead one of the most impactful ophthalmic research programmes in the world.
We train many of the leading eye care clinicians in the UK and internationally and have a global reputation for quality and professionalism in ophthalmic care. In addition, we also operate commercial divisions that provide care to private patients in both London and the Middle East.
This is an exciting time to join Moorfields. The pandemic fast-tracked a huge amount of innovation which is changing the way we work and deliver care. Construction is under way on Oriel, our new eye care, research, and education centre being built in Camden.The new centre will be flexible and modern, enabling us to bring together healthcare, eye research and education under one roof for the first time.
If you want to be part delivering world class eye health services and you share our values: excellence, equity, and kindness, then we would love to hear from you!
Job overview
This is a key role within the Performance & Information department responsible for the management and provision of high-quality information support to a clinical division, as well as the Ocular Oncology service based at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will be responsible for the collection, collation and reporting on all related activity and ensuring that the information is accurate and timely and meets organisational needs. The post holder will ensure that the Oncology data collection mechanisms are robust and that the Trust meets all Cancer Waiting Times and cancer data submission targets.
This role will require the skills and competencies necessary to plan information development together with delivery of systems/tools, and information management. The role also carries responsibility for the development of routine reporting frameworks and ensuring that all statutory returns (local and national) are accurate and delivered according to the agreed timescale.
Main duties of the job- Responsible for the independent provision of complex analysis to operational staff, clinical staff, senior managers, and other Trust staff, providing detailed interpretation and recommendations relating to the analysis.
- Responsible for the management and provision of high-quality information support to the ocular oncology service that enables the service to review and track performance against agreed national and local targets.
Working for our organisation
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
- Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
- Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
- Free 24/7 independent counselling service
- Learning and development opportunities
- Easy and quick transport links
- A range of attractive benefits and discounts
- Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
- Free Pilates classes
- Full support and training to develop your skills
- Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Cancer service support- Responsible for the management and provision of high-quality information support to the ocular oncology service that enables the service to review and track performance against agreed national and local targets.
- Responsible for the provision of highly complex information analysis to the oncology service including clinicians, senior managers, clinical nurse specialists, multi-disciplinary teams, and external organisations when required.
- Provide detailed interpretation and recommendations relating to the analysis provided.
- Provides advice and guidance to senior staff and service managers on the interpretation of complex information reports.
- To ensure that all information collected within the Trust adheres to NHS information standards and definitions requirements especially those applicable to oncology, including COSD and CWT data sets. To provide expert advice and guidance to senior management and departmental managers on the interpretation of NHS information requirements.
- To alert the team if national Cancer targets are about to be breached.
- To represent Cancer Services within the Trust and across the London Cancer Alliance.
- To act as a contact for internal and external cancer target-related queries and complaints.
- To ensure response times to information data requests are compliant with contracts and produce information to enable the monitoring of these.
- All information obtained and provided must comply with ICT Security standards, Data Protection Act (1998), Caldicott Guardian recommendations, Computer Misuse Act, and the Human Rights Act (1998). It is the post holder’s responsibility to ensure compliance with the requirements of the above Acts together with those relating to software licensing.
- To provide cancer-related information training to other analysts in the team.
- Responsible for the independent provision of complex analysis to operational staff, clinical staff, senior managers, and other Trust staff, providing detailed interpretation and recommendations relating to the analysis.
- Provide advice and guidance on the communication and interpretation of complex information to support divisional improvement initiatives.
- Develop and maintain team SOPs for regular tasks and ensure business continuity in the event of absence.
- Advise on data and information issues across a range of areas, and support teams to implement secure and sustainable decisions requiring data use and collection
- Scrutinise data and information sources across the division to identify root cause of variances, trends, discrepancies or gaps.
- Take responsibility for designated statutory returns, ensuring these are prepared, data quality assured, signed-off and submitted on time.
- Develop a close understanding of the Division and adopt a pro-active approach to problem solving and anticipating and evaluating information needs. Build and manage working relations with the senior stakeholders and the Divisional Team, in particular with Divisional Manager, Clinical Directors, and service managers
- Analyse & present divisional performance, highlighting key issues for discussion at at the divisional board meetings. Ensure that management are aware of key issues and risks.
- Support the division in the development and interpretation of statistical process control (SPC) charts
- When directed, conduct research into external suppliers and produce options appraisals for products essential to improvement projects.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria- 3 years experience in a relevant NHS environment
- knowledge of NHS cancer reporting standards
Skills
Essential criteria- Knowledge of SQL server
- Knowledge of Business Intelligence tools (eg Qlik sense / Power BI)
Skills
Essential criteria- Confident using Microsoft Office suite
- Expertise in Microsoft Office suite
Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.
Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly.Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at [email protected].
https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us