Job summary We have the perfect opportunity for you to join us the Deputy Head of Analytics, you will work with the Head of Analytics to coordinate the provision of bespoke analysis for operational and clinical customers.
The divisional team uses a wide range of analytics techniques including regular performance dashboards, demand and capacity modelling, and statistical analysis.
You will be responsible for supervising the continuous improvement of the team capabilities in the aforementioned areas, developing and maintain relationships with the clinical divisions in the Trust and responding to ad-hoc queries for information and analysis.
This is a key role to build strong relationships with the operational teams.
Informatics is key at ESNEFT, which is committed to using data to drive change in the way health services are provided to serve our 800,000 residents.
With our philosophy that time matters, informatics is driving our use of technology, logistics and innovation to free-up our staffs' time and revolutionise patient experience and outcomes.
Success will mean ESNEFT has a team that is proactive and adaptable in finding analytical solutions to problems, can analyse data in innovative ways, and present findings clearly to a range of audiences.
Your work will make a tangible contribution to delivering the Trust's Informatics Strategy.
In line with our current home working policy, working time will be split between Trust sites, with a proportion of time-spent working from home.
Main duties of the job As Deputy Head of Analytics you will be responsible for managing six senior analysts, offering expert advice and supporting the team to focus on the significant operational challenges facing the Trust.You will be responsible for coordinating the team resources, helping the analysts to organise their workflow and coaching their professional development.
As the lead of the divisional team you will also help the Head of Analytics to manage the relationship between the analytics team and operational and clinical teams ensuring building confidence among senior stakeholders and managing priorities across divisions.Quality Assurance is a key area for the team and as Deputy Head of Analytics you are expected to champion the deployment of quality assurance process and procedures within the team, develop a Quality Culture within the team.
About us We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex.
Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.
We are the largest NHS organisation in East Anglia, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff.
We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts.
Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone.
Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic.
This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
Find out about living and working here Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to bachelor level.
Evidence of continued professional development Further training in analytics and statistical analysis where relevant Desirable Data Science qualifications and formal training Management/leadership qualification or equivalent experience Experience Essential Experience in delivering analytical products and insights, including predictive analyses and visual analysis dashboards Experience working in the NHS on a business informatics or data analysis role.
Experience managing staff and coordinating large teams Desirable Identifying and interpreting national policy and implementing required changes Experience developing teams Experience managing small projects.
Knowledge and Skills Essential Advanced skills in statistical analysis.
Advanced user in Power BI Advanced user of MS Office suite, in particular Excel & SQL Server Benchmarking, modelling and forecasting skills Standards, the Secondary Uses Service and commissioning information Working knowledge of NHS Data Standards and Information Systems Knowledge of data warehouse environments High level of analytical and problem solving skills - ability to analyse highly complex data/information/problems and make judgements/draw conclusions - including ability to respond to unexpected demands Desirable Automation using SQL and Microsoft apps NHS IT systems Business planning /annual planning/long term planning Understanding of NHS data flows and information issues, including Data