Senior Cancer Information Analyst

Job summary

The postholder will work within the Cancer Information & Systems team to ensure the trust has access to the high quality data analysis and information required to inform and reform the provision of health care and to make executive decisions.

The postholder will use their knowledge of data flows, data processing skills, reporting and advanced analytics to maintain effective data collection, processing, analysis, validation, interpretation, submission and reporting of complex information in accordance with service level agreements and other local, statutory and national requirements. Integral to this role is investigating and resolving complex queries / issues and developing and maintaining effective data processing and reporting solutions.

Work with internal and external customers to ensure that accurate, timely and valid data and reports are provided to fulfil statutory, national and local requirements.

Work with Development Leads to ensure the planning, development and deployment of complex solutions conform to NHS data standards and the trust Information Strategy, including comprehensive procedure documentation and appropriate change control procedures.

Main duties of the job

Interrogate, analyse and interpret complex data in SQL, database and spreadsheet applications and present results in a clear and appropriate manner, including predictive modelling and complex statistical reports.

Liaise with clinical centres to understand their information requirements and work with Development Leads to interpret and transform these into insightful reports.

Lead specific project streams and deliver multiple projects to tight timescales.

Become the expert for key projects within the Cancer Information and Systems team, identifying and leading on changes as required.

Work with local and national NHS datasets and models, including Cancer Outcome and Services Dataset, and Cancer Waiting Times.

Lead on information requirements analysis for new requests such as audits or complex information requests. Determine the appropriate course of action and identify possible follow-up queries before they arise.

Produce, maintain and be able to follow comprehensive procedure documentation and technical specifications.

Lead on and contribute to the impact assessment of Information Standards Notices (ISNs) and other national guidance and implement agreed solutions

Ensure the confidentiality of often sensitive information, especially with regard to the handling of data, acting according to the Data Protection Act and Caldicott Guardian requirements

Ensure adherence to health and safety responsibilities in the working area.

About us

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to

Explore leadership within the NHS

Promote Trust Values and Behaviours

Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills

Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role

After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Extensive knowledge of and experience working with SQL Knowledge of ETL processes and business process automation. Knowledge of Microsoft reporting solutions, including SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Power BI. Data analytical, evaluation and system development skills.

Desirable

Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server Technologies, including TSQL and SSIS Knowledge of Machine Learning concepts and tools NHS data standards (Cancer)

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in an informatics related discipline, mathematics or statistics or equivalent experience GCSE or equivalent in English Language and mathematics

Desirable

Relevant Project Management Qualification

Experience

Essential

Design, development and implementation of data / software solutions, interfaces and integration components Experience working and developing with Microsoft BI solutions (including SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS and Power BI) Sound understanding of data quality management principles and best practice Experience of managing informatics projects.

Desirable

NHS information systems including Infoflex and CaMIS