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We believe that the best care to our patients and community is provided by a professional and motivated team, so we invest heavily in training and education. There will also be lots of opportunities to support your development and improve your skills.
At Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust you’ll be rewarded by a team that’s proud to support its staff in all aspects of their lives. If you are up to the challenge, submit an application to become part of team DBTH.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities in order to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it’s our pledge to help you Develop, Belong and Thrive, Here.
The role
An exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic individual to join DBTH in its Electronic Patient Record (EPR) journey with support from the Digital Aspirant Plus NHSx programme DBTH are now in moving at pace to procure and implement an EPR.
The graduate will be expected to support the EPR programme with a particular focus on:
- Data migration
- Data analysis
- Reporting and predictive analysis out of EPR
The EPR will deliver significant and substantial changes to clinical and administrative workflows supported by digital technology, and you will support the information work package which will include:
- Support scoping of BI requirements
- Documenting data sources
- Support research and development work relating to the implementation of the EPR.
There will be a range of opportunities to improve your skills within the Trust as the role will involve close working relationships with clinical and admirative teams, project teams, technical teams, and Digital Practitioner team.
The location
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBTH) is one of Yorkshire’s leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire and the surrounding areas.
Hosting three main hospital sites and a number of additional services, the Trust is one of only five Teaching Hospitals in Yorkshire and trains 25% of all medical students in the region in addition to 30% of all other healthcare professional students. Employing over 6,500 people, every member of staff contributes to patient care, and has a personal stake in our future successes and achievements.
The candidate
The successful candidate will be working required to undertake the Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship and work towards the attached job description as a Trainee Information Development Analyst within the fixed term contract
The main duties will include
- Development and provision of high quality, accurate and timely information to support strategic, business and operational planning purposes to support the Trust’s objectives
- Using expert knowledge to advise on the most appropriate methods of analysing data and making recommendations based on these outcomes to support the information needs of the Trust
- Deliver presentations and workshops to both large and small audiences.
- Act as an information expert. There will be a need to frequently convey contentious, sensitive and complex information in a non-threatening and user-friendly way to Managers and Clinicians.
- At all times communicates effectively with the customer in interpreting complex and patient sensitive information thus ensuring the customer fully understands and overcomes any lack of understanding and is confident with the information, any limitations and key messages.
- Liaise with Managers and Clinicians on the provision of new and existing information requirements associated with business and clinical objectives.
- Undertake complex data and statistical analysis to support Trust projects.
- In collaboration with colleagues, take the lead in planning and developing suites of information reports to meet the strategic, tactical and operational business needs of the organisation and its clients
- To initiate, plan, co-ordinate and adjust where necessary own work packages. Develop work plans and organise how tasks are to be completed. Ensure skill and knowledge sharing is achieved to minimise risk.
- To ensure complex reports are presented in an appropriate format and that full explanations of findings or assumptions used form part of the service.
- Interpret and report on results of analysis verbally, graphically and in written reports and provide briefings as and when required at all times ensuring added value for the customer.
- To be able to use key statistical techniques where appropriate and to provide well written, accessible and concise reports
- Analyse and interpret trends, advise on information for service planning (i.e. Capacity & Demand Planning), undertakes patient activity forecasting, capacity and business planning information analysis, as required.
- Responsible for the continual automation and streamlining of systems, procedures and processes for extracting, processing and reporting of complex information. Undertake self-audit for any changes to systems and processes developed to ensure a quality product
- Full details of main duties and responsibilities can be found within the attached job description and person specification.
Skills and experience
During this time, you will gain significant experience in an acute NHS Trust implementing an EPR.
Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship Eligibility
- Level 3 qualification (apprenticeship/A-levels/BTEC, etc)
- OR equivalent work experience, typically 18+ months in a relevant role
Please see the links below for additional information on the Digital Aspirant plus programme:
https://transform.england.nhs.uk/key-tools-and-info/digital-aspirants/
The NHS Graduates into Health Digital, Data, Technology Scheme (DDaT) is a highly focused development pathway for graduates to become the next NHS digital, data and technology middle managers and beyond. Alongside their new role, graduates will complete an apprenticeship relevant to the role they are undertaking and integral Continual Professional Development (CPD) training. During the scheme, graduates will attend progress reviews as well as having the opportunity to work with a mentor.
If you are interested in the opportunity then click the apply button, follow the prompts and upload you CV and a Cover Letter of no more than 1000 words, detailing what skills and experience you can bring to the role.
