Lead Data and Analytics Architect
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Job overview
We are looking for a high calibre individual to take us on the next exciting stages of our data and analytics development journey.
We will want you to make a big difference to the quality and range of information and analysis that is available to our clinicians and researchers, building on the UCLH vision of itself as a research hospital that has translational data science at its heart.
Main duties of the job
You will have deep knowledge of how to manage data in a complex organisation, using it to produce analytics that add substantial value.
A proactive and an inspiring leader, you will help all our information professionals and clinical informaticists to work collaboratively and innovatively towards a common goal: giving clinicians, researchers and managers the ability to get at the data and information they need, when they need it.
You will be highly numerate. Sophisticated in your communication, you will be very comfortable describing complex concepts in straightforward ways to senior audiences. You will be known for delivering results across a demanding agenda.
Substantial NHS experience will be an advantage, although we would also be interested in hearing from proven high achievers who want to bring relevant experience from other sectors and can learn fast. It will also be an advantage if you have worked in a research environment.
Working for our organisation
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust- In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential criteria- Masters degree level or equivalent professional experience within a healthcare information environment
- Expert understanding of data management and data warehousing in a complex organisational environment
- Expert understanding of data within a healthcare setting
Experience
Essential criteria- Significant leadership experience in senior information management role in a large and complex environment (doctorate level or equivalent)
- Proven deep and varied experience of working with data warehouses, business intelligence and analytic systems
- Proven track record of delivery at a senior level in a large complex service focused organisation, including staff management and change management
- Experience in handling and provision of clinical and research data
- Experience of designing and implementing data quality frameworks
- Experience of using Epic BI stack
- Experience applying software engineering tools and processes including version control, baseline management, issue management, continuous integration, data management and self-service analytics tools
- Significant leadership experience in senior information management role in an NHS or other healthcare environment (doctorate level or equivalent)
- Proven experience of using Microsoft BI stack, including SQL Server, Power BI, MS Excel, MS Access, Fabric
- Experience of a modern Java enterprise stack including messaging & API technologies, streaming, concurrent processing.
- Experience of Azure cloud technologies (incl. IaaS, datastores, container management and analytics frameworks).
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria- Deep knowledge of data warehousing, management and processing principles
- Deep knowledge of architectural patterns and processes related to systems integration, workflows and automation.
- Ability to interrogate databases
- Ability to interpret complex data and lead the development of analytical methods to this end
- Ability to interpret complex requirements and map these to workflows, user-interfaces and reports that service a wide range of stakeholders.
- In-depth understanding of data quality issues and how these relate to the organisation as a whole
- Understanding of the Acute Healthcare business environment
Communication
Essential criteria- Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels
- Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
- Ability to communicate on issues which can be complex and multi-stranded.
Personal and People Development
Essential criteria- Extensive people and team management
- Effective professional leadership of staff outside of immediate team
- Training / coaching of staff on technical issues
Responsibilities for promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential criteria- Ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines
- Ability to take responsibility for own workload
At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities.Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.
We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.
Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.
We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.
We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.
Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor’s contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.
You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.
Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
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