Head of Data Science (Analytics) (NHS AfC: Band 8b) - Information - George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women’s, children’s, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people.The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.Our vision is"to EXCEL at patient care". If you think you've got what it takes, help us realise this and join#TeamEliot.Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour aren’t as likely to apply unless they meet every qualification of non specialist roles.We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and meet our values, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with everything in the Job Description or Person Specification– apply anyway or email the Recruiting Manager to discuss the role furtherWe are proud to support the Armed Forces community. We are a Veteran Aware and Reservist Friendly organisation and welcome applications from Veterans, Reservists, Cadet Instructors, and family members of serving personnel.Job overview
Job Title-Head of Data Science (Analytics)
Perm/Fixed Term-Permanent
Closing Date-27.05.#####
Interview Date-06.06#####4
We are looking for an enthusiastic, curious and compassionate leader, with excellent attention to detail, who will be responsible for the delivery of the organisations Information function, including the leadership and Management of the Data Science Managers (Business Partners), Data Quality Team and Clinical Coding Team, working closely with the Operational Teams. Therole willdevelopanalyticstoprovide forward planning processes, ensure information is interpreted intelligently and used to make informedoperational andstrategicdecisionsthatimprovepatientoutcomesandexperiences.
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A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertiseand enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day
Careers at George Eliot – ‘Where you make a difference’ Main duties of the job The role willmanageand develop the Trust's internal reporting solutions,demand planning systems&processesas well as work with the Head of Data Science (Performance) to develop techniques forbenchmarkingtheTrust's performancetoidentifyareas ofbothexcellence andconcern.The postholder will also be a keystake holder inthe identification of Data Quality issues and their rectification.
They will be requiredto engage proactively with seniorclinical and operational colleagues across the Trust, ensuringthebusinessneedsof theorganisationareembeddedwithintheBI work plan and strategic direction.
Thepostholderwill contribute towardsthesuccessfuldeliveryof theDigitalStrategyensuringbest practice solutions are adopted where appropriate.
They will be responsible for the Trust's clinical coding function to ensure that records are coded accurately, to time while maintaining data quality and ensuring efficiency within the department.
The postholder will have a passion for ensuring data is recorded accurately, leading the Data Quality Team to work collaboratively and communicate effectively across numerous stakeholders to maximise the quality of the data collected, supporting the aim to have data of a high standard, recognising the impact of data on patient care and safety, trust performance metrics, and trust income. Working for our organisationHere at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:Effective Open Communicationexcellence and safety in everything we doChallenge but supportExpect respect and dignityLocal health that inspires confidenceBenefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.Detailed job description and main responsibilities Developtheanalyticsfunctionwithintheteamstoprovideinformationtosupport forwardplanning processes,ensureitis interpretedintelligentlyand usedto make informed operational and strategic decisions that improve patient outcomes and
experiences.
Lead on methodologies to support data modelling and scenario testing for service change within the Trust, ensuring data is used appropriately.
In partnership with other Data and Digital leaders, develop the Trust’s Digital Strategy, leading the Information Team in the strategic direction in line with the Trust’s Digital Strategy.
Advise and guide Clinical Teams and Corporate Managers in relation to systems that collect data; and ensure that the Digital Strategy enables the organisation to maintain compliance with Data standards.
Oversee the Trust's clinical coding function to ensure that income is maximised and clinical coding standards are met and enhanced.
Support the department in developing mature business relationships with Clinical Groups.
Leadonthedesignanddevelopmentofcapabilityacrosstheanalysts
teams.
Beproactiveinraisingtheprofileoftheteamwithinthe Trust.
Maintain and develop own professional knowledge and expertise in relation to areas of responsibility, maintain awareness of professional education, good practice and innovation through attendance at seminars, conferences, study days, networking and professional contacts.
Engage with the Trust’s Business Planning process ensuring it is understood by operational staff and embedded in day-to-day monitoring.
Develop and co-ordinate the evidence base/business intelligence to inform specialty Strategies and Annual Plans, including market share, competitor analysis, performance targets, national policy, clinical standards, commissioning intentions and benchmarking.
Support the production of Business Cases as required by the Chief Finance Officer, in line with Trust process that clearly describes the planned changes and implications for sign off by Clinical Directors. Liaison within the Specialty and across the Trust as necessary to ensure all implications are addressed / included in Business Cases.
Responsible for shaping the trust wide Data Quality and Clinical Coding Strategy / Policies, with the Associate Director of Information & Performance, and setting standards / policy within those teams.
In conjunction with the Medical Director the post holder will be responsible for the implementation of policy / guidelines for medical clinical coding within the Trust and the alignment to national policy, ensuring external audit is carried out annually.
Data Management
Responsibleforensuringthat informationprovidedisclear,conciseand timely. Review, analyse and highlight where the data may breach a data standard, and investigate the root cause, with involvement from Data Quality, and ensure that mitigations are put in place to capture accurate data.
Leaddemandand capacityplanningwiththePerformanceLead, and Strategy Directorate .
Chair various forumstodiscussand agreeactionsrelating todivisionalinformation support,data qualityand the Trust's cost improvement programme.
Bethe key stakeholder in the use of data for bench marking and identifying Data Quality
trends.
Ensure that guidanceand adviceis available to tackle dataissues that can impact on patient care.
Lead on ensuring theappropriateexternalaccreditationis met. OverseetheClinical Coding department and provide an accurate and timely service.
Leadondevelopmentandimplementationofqualityassuranceandmonitoringprocessesto achieve compliance with local, national standards, targets and indicators.
Advise the Informatics department about national standards on data items/collection.
Information Management
Ensure that the analysts understand the Trust priorities and are empowered to identify and manage their workload under the Head of Data Science (Analytics) guidance.
Ensurethatallstatutoryandmandatoryreturnsarecompletedinatimely manner.
EnsureFreedomofInformationrequestsarerespondedtoin atimelyand efficient manner. ProvideexpertadvicetoTruststafftohelptakeforwardtheTrust'sobjectives by helping them identify their information requirements and make recommendations for
action.
Staff Management
ProvideleadershipandmanagementoftheInformation, Data Quality and Clinical Coding Teams .
Responsible for developing the team and individual training plans to ensure that the team develop analytical skills in line with the healthcare industry
Ensurethatthestaffarewellmotivated,workeffectivelyandachievetheirpersonaland team objectives.
Develop a recruitment strategy
ProvidesupporttotheAssociate Director of Information & Performance andthewiderInformation & Performance Teams .
Ensure that staff are appraisedregularly, and their training / development needs are met as appropriate. Maintain as low a level of sickness and staff turnover as possible.
Accountable
forensuringthatthedepartmentremainswithintheagreedbudget levels, for each of the department / team budget codes.
Authorisedsignatoryfordepartmentalgoods/
services.
Ensure that robust systems are established for the appraisal and continual development of all operational staff within relevant specialities, in line with the Knowledge and Skills Framework, promoting the effective use of skills and flexibility through professional and personal development. Person specificationExperience & KnowledgeExtensive knowledge and experience of NHS information management and analyticsDemonstrate in depth knowledge of NHS data, financial regime and NHS performance targetsExperience of business planning, objective setting and performance management processesExperience of SQL, SSRS and Power BIExperience of managing staff, including Training and Development, Appraisals, and formal HR processesExperience of planning and delivering programmes, projects and services on time.Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Excel, Powerpoint and WordExperience of being responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processesQualification(s) and Professional TrainingDegree in, or 10 years’ NHS experience of, a numerical / Analytical disciplineExcellent project management skills and organisational skills Please note: George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust utilises a third party recruitment system (TRAC). When applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into TRAC where all subsequent information regarding your application will be generated. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages via the NHS Jobs website. Furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any emails/messages sent to us via the NHS Jobs website.By applying for this post you are consenting to George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system, TRAC.The Job application data you provide will be used to assess your application for employment at GEH, to verify your information and conduct reference checks, and to communicate with you. If you accept employment with GEH, the information collected will become part of your employment record and will be used for employment purposes.All information provided will be used for recruitment purposes only and processed in a lawful, fair and transparent manner. Other: The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of individuals and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice, if appropriate for the role, it is a mandatory requirement for all newly appointed staff to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service application.In response to NICE guidance and to support the reduction of health harm from tobacco, the Trust has a smoke-free site policy which applies to anyone on Trust sites. Staff who smoke will be supported to quit or not smoke whilst on Trust sites.George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a positive and inclusive working environment for all our employees as they are at the heart of our patients journey. Our aim is to ensure that employees are equally valued, respected, empowered and included within an organisation that is representative of all members of the community. We define diversity as valuing everyone as an individual – taking pride in that we value employees, job applicants, students, volunteers, patients and visitors as people. This is reflected within our excel behaviours with a vision to create a workplace that represents a culture of kindness, joy and inclusion.Employer certification / accreditation badges
Name
Annabel Watson
Job title
Interim Head of Information and Performance
Email address
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Telephone number
07775 821897
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