Data and Analytics Lead | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

• Be responsible for the development and provision of reporting and digital solutions across the RRDN, working collaboratively with RRDN research Delivery Organisations and RDN services and functions to understand their requirements
• Support analysis of regional demographic data and research participation in order to inform research engagement strategies and targeted improvement efforts
• Be operationally responsible for the RRDN-wide optimisation of the Local Portfolio Management System (LPMS) including liaising with the system provider(s) regarding user training and queries and feedback
• Continuously improve outputs and standards for the production and presentation of
• RRDN information, routinely for the RDN Board, Directors and managers, including information on trends, variances and data anomalies
• Line manage the Data and Analytics Officer.
• Support liaison for RRDN LPMS provider(s) regarding user feedback and questions, system development, training of staff in RRDN research Delivery Organisations on the use of LPMS
• Deliver innovation, to be shared through the national Data and Analytics forum
• Be responsible for defining, developing and implementing reporting solutions and digital tools that meet the needs of RDN functions, services and stakeholders

• Clinical trials and other well-designed health and social care research studies (including studies that are delivered outside of an NHS setting);
• Public health studies that require the recruitment of individuals within an NHS setting (that is, acute, ambulance, mental health, community or primary care) or an episode of care which involves contact with the NHS.

• Be responsible for the development and provision of reporting and digital solutions across the RRDN, working collaboratively with RRDN research Delivery Organisations and RDN services and functions to understand their requirements
• Support analysis of regional demographic data and research participation in order to inform research engagement strategies and targeted improvement efforts
• Contribute to the effective use of RDN reporting and digital solutions by all RRDN research Delivery Organisations (including primary care and wider community settings) and stakeholders through the provision of information, responding to user queries and feedback
• Develop analysis and reporting of RDN key information to support the operational management and strategic development of the RDN
• Be operationally responsible for the RRDN-wide optimisation of the Local Portfolio Management System (LPMS) including liaising with the system provider(s) regarding user training and queries and feedback
• Assess ongoing organisational requirements of the LPMS, working with system users including LPMS Administrators, research delivery staff etc to work with the Data and Analytics Senior Manager and peers to make recommendations for change
• Continuously improve outputs and standards for the production and presentation of RRDN information, routinely for the RDN Board, Directors and managers, including information on trends, variances and data anomalies
• Advise the RRDN management team on the interpretation of data and of reports, providing explanation and clarification as required
• Work with Study Support Service colleagues, devise, implement and manage procedures to ensure that RRDN key information is collected reliably and efficiently, and to ensure that information or datasets are full, accurate and up-to-date. This will include the investigation, analysis and resolution of data queries and problems
• Generally ensure that RRDN information is managed and processed to the highest operational standards, and standards of Information Governance and Data Protection, and in compliance with the policies of the RRDN research Delivery Organisations
• Establish methods of routine data audit to ensure reliability and accuracy of process and information
• Maintain a high-level of contemporary knowledge in relation to digital tools, NIHR Hub functionality and data visualisation approaches

• Line manage the Data and Analytics Officer. Lead the development of organisational capability through good people management, training and development, mentoring and coaching
• Coordinate the contributions of other stakeholders as part of a project management structure for specific projects, as required
• Lead on and contribute to Data and Analytics projects across the RRDN geography and provide data analysis or develop digital solutions as a contributor to projects sponsored by other RDN functions/services

• Translate highly complex and technical information into easily understandable language
• Provide support to regional users of RDN information systems and digital solutions to ensure that all staff use these fully and most effectively. This will include delivery of advice and specialist training sessions, development of guidance and procedures, and user/system administration
• Lead on the development of RRDN information-related systems, digital solutions and associated processes
• Develop and deliver training to RRDN Staff (including Specialties and Settings Leads) and RRDN research Delivery Organisations-based teams on the use of RDN systems and digital solutions
• Work closely with staff and stakeholders, both within and outside the RRDN Host Organisation, to ensure a high-quality RDN Data and Analytics service that meets the needs of its customers. This will include working with IT professionals (e.g. to set up andmaintain data and analytics solutions) and subject matter experts (i.e researchers, health and care providers, life sciences, etc), and liaison with Information Governance staff such as Data Protection Officers
• Support liaison for RRDN LPMS provider(s) regarding user feedback and questions, system development, training of staff in RRDN research Delivery Organisations on the use of LPMS
• Communicate and present with conviction to RDN Data and Analytics customers and NIHR system users across the RRDN region regarding current functionality and system and process changes

• Contribute to Data and Analytics aspects of RRDN business planning and management
• Input into the development of RRDN business planning and management for other services and functions where there are dependencies on Data and Analytics
• Seek advice from colleagues when knowledge required falls outside of own boundaries

• Provide subject matter expert input into the development and delivery of training for RRDN staff and stakeholders related to NIHR systems, reporting and digital solutions
• On request of/in collaboration with the Data and Analytics Senior Manager, provide data to support the production of RRDN plans, reports, policies, operating procedures and other documents, working to ensure that data analysis is prepared to a high standard and delivered on time
• Act as a “Google Champion” for the implementation and optimisation of the NIHR Hub. Encourage wider uptake across the region by liaising with individual NHS Trusts’ ICT departments, to ensure they understand the need to allow access to the system. Provide advice, expertise, training and support to Network staff and external stakeholders as requested

• Use NIHR reporting and visualisation tools develop reporting and digital solutions to enable measurement, progress and trend monitoring of RDN Key Performance Indicators and deliver continuous improvement of associated reporting and visualisations

• Develop solutions to support the development and implementation of strategic projects related to the RDN service offer for the Life Sciences Industry
• Collaborate with RRDN colleagues working with the Life Sciences Industry to understand requirements, feeding these into the Data and Analytics Senior Manager and develop Data and Analytics solutions as directed by/in collaboration with the manager

• Contribute to the development of business cases/options papers for the RRDN leadership team to inform decisions regarding Data and Analytics investment
• Work with the RRDN Finance team, provide accurate financial analysis for use by the RRDN leadership team to inform strategic Network wide decisions
• Develop and maintain reporting solutions that meet the requirements of the RRDN Finance team
• Provide effective management of any financial resources allocated for the development of Data and Analytics training, meetings or events to ensure value for money

• Deliver continuous improvement activities that enable the most impactful regional approaches to be identified and rolled-out nationally
• As directed by/in collaboration with the Data and Analytics Senior Manager, implement change in areas where an increase in consistency of RDN customer experience of RDN data and analytics approaches can be delivered
• Deliver innovation, to be shared through the national Data and Analytics forum

• Contribute to the regional implementation of a national, multi-year Data and Analytics strategy. Ensuring that activities to implement the strategy within the region align to and complement the national strategy and activities are approved by the Data and Analytics Senior Manager
• Share feedback from regional system users and Data and Analytics customers with the Data and Analytics Senior Manager to enable the manager to represent the region within the national RDN Data and Analytics forum

• Support corporate governance through contributing to regular and ad hoc reports to the RRDN leadership team and Boards as required

ENSURING PATIENT, CARER AND PUBLIC IMPACT ON DELIVERY OF RDN

• Through the provision of continuously improving data and analytics solutions, enable the efficient and effective delivery of RDN services and functions, resulting in a positive impact on patients, carers and the public

• Autonomously lead on development and implementation of data collection, analysis and reporting solutions across the region. Alongside this the role will be responsible for the delivery of national projects, as defined by the national Data and Analytics forum and delivery of continuous improvement activities
• Manage arrangements for exceptional circumstances where a standardised approach is not workable, to minimise the impact on customers

• Be responsible for defining, developing and implementing reporting solutions and digital tools that meet the needs of RDN functions, services and stakeholders
• Be responsible for the resolution of queries raised by users of RDN reporting solutions and digital tools

This advert closes on Friday 17 Jan 2025