Principal Information Analyst - Commissioning

• Leading the development of the Business Intelligence framework for all Trust wide Information requirements relating to commissioning data flows, working closely with the Business Intelligence Manager.
• Taking a lead role in supporting the Trust in understanding commissioning data flows.
• To define reporting requirements within the data warehouse to support the commissioner challenges processes so they can be automated where possible.
• Produce timely and accurate briefing reports and other reports, on own initiative and on request as required. This involves analysing complex data and information from a range of sources. This includes financial flows data for the Finance team and all commissioner reporting.
• Contribute towards the design of performance improvement and business development strategies which are challenging and innovative and which address performance shortfalls.
• Be fully conversant with national and local policies, for example, Operating Framework and Specialist Commissioning rules and provide expert advice to your area of responsibility.
• Contribute to the future development work within the Business Intelligence teams
• Analysis of complex statistical information and use of SPC and similar charts.

• Kind
• Empowered
• Responsible
• Inclusive

Essential

• Degree in numerate / informatics or business management related subject or equivalent significant experience
• Experience and understanding of NHS contracting and financial processes including reconciliation and negotiation
• Evidence of relevant continued professional development in specialist informatics area

Desirable

• Professional registration with a relevant Fed-IP recognised professional body is desirable (BCS, SOCITM, IHRIM, CILIP, AphA)
• Informatics related courses and qualifications
• Formal Management / Leadership training

Essential

• Experience and detailed understanding of NHS Information, Reporting and Performance Management requirements and processes
• Experience and understanding of NHS contracting and financial processes including reconciliation and negotiation
• Providing expert analysis and developing reports
• Detailed understanding of confidentiality, Data Protection and Caldicott Principals.
• Extensive knowledge of NHS Commissioning data flows, requirements, procedures and legal/regulatory requirements across complex areas including outpatients, diagnostics, pharmacy and inpatients
• Detailed understanding of financial information flows such as payments by results.

Essential

• Substantial experience of working in the NHS or other healthcare provider
• Experience of analysing performance data and commissioning data such as PLCM, CDS
• Experience of interpreting statutory requirements and translating into local policy and procedures
• Experience of leading and motivating staff, ensuring the planning and delivery of a range of work programmes within agreed timescales

Desirable

• Experience of staff management including sickness absence management, appraisal/personal development reviews and recruitment and retention
• Experience of developing strategies, business cases, policies and task specific standard operating procedures relating to Information.
• Experience of developing and delivering training tools and programmes.