Junior Information Analyst | Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust - ref. k4443619

We currently have a vacancy for a Junior Information Analyst within our Information team, which is a small but very busy team within our Digital Services Team. The role will be to support the Information Team to be forward thinking in the use of new technologies to enhance the production and provision of Information within the Trusts and the production of Statutory reporting and ad hoc reporting.

We will support anyone wishing to study an apprenticeship qualification.

We need a junior analyst who is organised, hard-working, flexible, and enjoys a fast-paced working environment. You must be passionate about delivering positive change through insight, embrace problem-solving opportunities, and take pride in high quality technical delivery.

To provide a customer focussed, technically competent information analysis and reporting service incorporating performance monitoring, statutory reporting, and ad-hoc data analysis.

The role will support the Analysis and production of data for both statutory and Divisional requirements. The role will be expected to liaise with others both within the Department and external to the department to deal with requests and queries, offering, advice and support to ensure that data is validated, robust and accurate, referring to more senior colleagues when required.

The role will support in the development of existing and new reporting requirements and assist in the analysis of data to ensure robust decisions can be made on data provided by the Information Team. With support of more senior staff within the team the role will use a range of tools to extract, interpret and present data as required.

The role will be supported in their personal development through various training methods provided by the Trust, other NHS bodies, and external resources and the individual will be expected to be committed to their own personal development.

Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part ofNHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG)in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.

We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit theircareers page.

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• To assist in the production and review of standard operating procedures relating to key tasks with the Team
• To complete all tasks assigned using the Information Teams standard operating procedures.
• Responsibility for ensuring data is correctly extracted from Trust administration systems within specified timescales and escalated to a more senior member of the Team should any issues arise.
• To assist in the analysis of data using the software tools most suited to the identified data source.
• Create queries and reports in SQL / Power BI / Excel and other reporting tools as appropriate
• To strive to continually improve the quality of information provided to service users, by implementing and proposing changes to practice in their current area of work.
• To support in the implementation of mandatory changes applicable to the Information Team including the development of new data sets and submissions.
• To assist in projects ongoing across the Trust, both through the analysis of data to support decision making processes and the sharing of knowledge / skills as appropriate.
• To attend internal / external meetings as appropriate to the role.
• To strive to continually improve the quality of information provided to service users.
• To play a supporting role in development of new tools and systems within the department to meet the information requirements of both management and clinicians.

• Support the more senior members of the team to ensure that the Trust has a complete understanding of its performance against all targets and standards.
• To support the timely production of the Trust Performance report and ensure that they are received by the appropriate individuals, at the scheduled times.
• To support in providing advice and guidance regarding data and performance target definitions as required.
• To gain knowledge of the main national and local policies and assist in providing expert advice, with support of more senior colleagues in the Team.
• To assist in the implementation of requirements held within contracts with other Organisations.
• To work with the Divisional Services to develop a better understanding of information and performance management and its application within the Trust.

• To support the timely and accurate production of ad Hoc / Foi requests.
• Use knowledge of data collected and processed to identify a suitable information source, considering specific requirements, and Seeking advice from supervisors when required.
• Confirm data quality by checking against comparable data or referring to another member of the information team to check analysis work as appropriate.
• Liaise with a diverse range of staff including managers and clinicians to interpret requirements and negotiate deadlines. Advise of information available and use own judgement to disseminate sensitive information within confidentially guidelines.
• File data according to the Information Department policy to ensure further work can be undertaken.

• Commitment to personal development and engage in training opportunities made available.
• To develop and maintain a detailed knowledge and understanding of different data sources and data sets including the relevant national data definitions.
• To develop and maintain a detailed knowledge of national documents, guidance, and policies relevant to the delivery of the requirements of this post.
• To ensure personal wellbeing is considered and practiced.
• Undertake mandatory training appropriate to the role.
• To ensure development and maintenance of a personal development portfolio.

Other Duties

Any other duties as required by more senior staff or the Deputy Information and Performance Manager.

This advert closes on Sunday 2 Feb 2025