Senior Information Analyst

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the 'Candidate Essentials Guide' that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how 'we care for you as you care for others'. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

We're looking forward to hearing from you!

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree in numerate/technical discipline or equivalent relevant experience
• Evidence of on-going self-development regarding SQL Server and associated products

Desirable criteria

• Master's degree in numerate discipline or equivalent relevant NHS experience

Experience / Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Significant experience of working in an Information team
• Experience of activity planning and producing complex numerical analysis
• Evidence of using various information analysis techniques such as Excel, SQL, Access, Pivot Tables and any associated tools
• Experience of documenting complex procedures
• Able to analyse highly complex specialist information and display the ability to explain findings and resolve any issues
• Able to interpret information received and react appropriately
• Experience of SQL scriptwriting & components
• MS Office to highly advanced level
• Ability to scope information requirements with nontechnical staff and translate this into a detailed requirement specification for development
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work towards tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
• Self-motivated individual
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team offering advice and support where necessary
• Excellent communication skills - able to communicate at all levels within the Trust and with external agencies
• Flexible working approach to meet the needs of the service

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of NHS, data flows, data definitions and info sources
• Understanding of OLAP / R / Python

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Documents to download

• Senior Information Analyst (PDF, 400.4KB)
• Functional Requirements Form (PDF, 933.6KB)
• Candidate Essential Guide Non Medical (PDF, 1.3MB)