Information & Systems Support Analyst
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time.It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
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Job overview
Are you a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a passion for technology and procurement? We are looking for a talented Information & System Support Analyst to join our dynamic team at our Canary Wharf location. With an aptitude for data manipulation, systems and data analysis, the holder will be involved in exciting new supply chain projects, systems deployment, and process improvements
As the Systems and Data Team, we are responsible for the oversight of all procurement and supply chain systems, and deployment, data analytics and business processes. We also maintain the department’s website ensuring Procurement brand is promoted.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will primarily be responsible for supporting the effective and efficient running, maintenance, and subsequent administration of the Atticus Inventory Management System (IMS). This involves technical support for IMS in relation to the 4 interfaces with Oracle and GHX Nexus Catalogue Management System via File Transfer Protocol (FTP) process.
The post holder will become a Subject Matter Expert in the Atticus system providing support and guidance to the Procurement and Supply Chain Team.The post holder will support the development and implementation of the Barts Health Supply Chain Transformation strategy, with particular emphasis on Atticus Inventory Management System deployment and on-going management.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time.It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will support the department in producing robust commercial information as directed by the Head of Information and Performance or Deputy Director of Supply Chain & Performance.Perform benchmarking analysis to support the Sourcing Team in implementation of Best Practice and value for money.
The post holder will support the Systems & Data team to track benefits realisation and produce departmental key performance indicators, i.e., Procurement Dashboard as directed by the Head of Information and Performance.
Through the provision and interpretation of data, the post holder will support the team to improve business processes, aid product standardisation and enhance service development option appraisals.
The post holder will support the Head of Information and Performance in the delivery of strategic procurement projects across the Trust to facilitate performance enhancement, process efficiency and better value.
Deputise for the Data Analyst and the Procurement Systems Manager as and when required.
If you are a graduate with a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; experienced in systems support within a healthcare environment; an analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills; a strong communicator who can convey technical information clearly; if you’re ready to make an impact in the healthcare sector through innovative technology solutions, we would love to hear from you.
Your primary base will be Canary Wharf, London. However, there is also flexibility for you to work from home where appropriate.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential criteria- A level’s or equivalent
- Degree level or equivalent
- Competent user of inventory management and catalogue management systems
- Experience in Atticus and GHX preferable.
- Student member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) or relevant Institute
- SQL (Structured Query Language)
- SQL database and server
Experience
Essential criteria- Basic knowledge in the areas of project management, negotiation, contract management, cost and price management, FTS procurement (prince II or other project management methodology)
- A basic understanding of accounting practices and principles
- Proven proficiency in the use of Procurement and Inventory Management Systems, ideally within a Healthcare or FMCG setting.
- Competent knowledge of logistics, inventory control and supply chain management
- Proficient user of MS Apps or related packages
Skills
Essential criteria- Advanced computer literacy, including Advanced Excel with ability to manipulate complex data.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to forge effective professional relationships.
- Problem solving and highly developed analytical skills.
- Ability to work on several related projects simultaneously.
- Strong organisational, motivational and management skills
- Experience in identifying development and training opportunities for self and co-workers.
- Ability to engage with key stakeholders and colleagues to develop effective working relationships.
Other
Essential criteria- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptions
We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals’ who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.
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Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so.As such, you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check as part of the recruitment process if appointed to a post with direct access to children or vulnerable adults.