Data and Analytics officer (Band 6) - RRDN Barts Core Staff -Other Non Pay (Rivers) - Barts Hea[...] in London

All our hospitals have their own unique identities while sharing the same standards and values. You can shape your story with us. Whether you’re looking to gain experience in a large, fast-paced hospital or get out into the community, we have a range of opportunities that allow you to build your entire career in one trust. For us, every day is different. We provide care to a diverse population of 2.5 million across east London – that’s 6,000 people every day, speaking over 60 different languages. Our patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to ensuring that people living in east London live healthy lives.

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.

The Data and Analytics Officer is responsible for the delivery of a range of reporting and digital solutions which facilitate and underpin all services and functions of the NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN). This role offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where you will contribute to shaping the future of health and care research in North London. The RDN’s mission is to enable the health and care system to attract, optimise and deliver research across England, contributing to the NIHR's overarching goal of improving the health and wealth of the nation through research.

Main duties of the job:

• Contribute to the development and lead on the maintenance of RRDN information-related reports, digital solutions and associated processes.
• Provide analysis and reporting of RDN key information, and advise the RRDN team on the interpretation of data and of reports.
• Provide technical support to audiences with differing levels of technical understanding.
• 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.

In return, we will develop your skills, knowledge and experience with formal and on-the-job training. Your primary base will be Canary Wharf. There is some flexibility for home working, however two days in the office per week is a minimum requirement. At Barts Health, we enable flexible working patterns where possible.

Person specification:

• Postgraduate qualification (e.g. Postgraduate Diploma) in a relevant subject or equivalent level of experience or Undergraduate degree supplemented by specialist training or equivalent experience.
• Background in Research and Development, science or healthcare.
• European Computer Driving Licence.

• An understanding of health information or equivalent experience of information handling and analysis gained in a work environment.
• Experience in developing data visualisations, via dashboards or other tools, which support business decision making.
• Knowledge of solutions for data visualisation and analytics.
• An understanding of relational database design/development and database querying using Structured Query Language (SQL) or similar.
• Experience with Microsoft and Google platforms.
• An understanding of user centred design processes or similar which engage stakeholders in the full process of designing and delivering digital solutions.
• Experience of delivering a customer-focused service.
• An understanding of Agile concepts/methodology.
• An understanding of low-code digital solutions which support stakeholders in improving services and optimising workflow.
• An understanding of the UK health research system, including the NIHR.

• Ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Ability to work collaboratively across different teams.
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations.
• Excellent people skills, ability to work with a wide range of people.
• Evidence of strong analytical skills and high level of numeracy.
• Independently and using initiative, to have the ability to plan and organise workload, and to adjust as required ensuring effective delivery.

• Commitment to learning and a growth mindset.
• Professional manner.
• Resilient and calm under pressure.
• Team player.
• Political awareness.
• Willingness to travel.

Barts Health promotes active travel as part of its goal to reach Net Zero. Each site is accessible by public transport and the Trust has a cycle to work scheme and some sites have Brompton Hire Pods.