Data Quality and Performance Analyst

We currently have a full time post available to join our Cancer Centre as a Data Quality and Performance Analyst based in the Princess Anne hospital. So if you're dynamic, enjoy data entry, can train others and are looking for an new exciting, challenging busy non patient-facing role this could be the post for you.

The ideal candidate will be data driven and have great attention to detail. You will have excellent communication skills both written and verbal. You will be able to work independently and part of a team and have good organisation skills. This is Band 5 role.

You will be working in the Cancer Centre alongside 2 Data Quality and Performance Analysts with a team of 30 Multi-Disciplinary Co-ordinators (MDT) covering the 27 different cancer sites.
We provide our services over core business hours (8am - 5pm) working Mon-Fri 37.5 hours per week.

YOUR MAIN DUTIES

You can read an overview of the main duties of the role in the section below: Job Description and Main Responsibilities.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOU’LL DO

You will have demonstrable experience of working under pressure in an acute clinical environment and be able to meet deadlines and be able to effectively prioritise different tasks.

Your interpersonal skills will enable you to be able to quickly forge good working relationships within the hospital and make you someone our patients can trust to effectively co-ordinate their care.

You will also have administrative experience with excellent typing and report writing skills, and be able to demonstrate precise attention to detail.

The post holder will demonstrate responsibility and accountability for the analytical side of data and reports.

You will be responsible for identifying any blockages or concerns in patient pathways, recommending solutions and changes to current processes to improve service delivery and compliance.

The successful candidate will chase up and complete national and local cancer data to ensure patients are up to date, required by NHSi, commissioners and Wessex Alliance on a weekly basis.

You will help with the training of new MDT Co-ordinators to the team, and fielding data queries before they get to operational level.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

This role is ideally suited for those candidates who are already working at a Band 4 level or above, and looking to develop themselves within the NHS, whilst actively working in and supporting multiple teams around them.

An understanding of pathway mapping, databases, analytical interpretation of data, and being able to communicate effectively to a variety of staffing levels will be essential in being successful for this post.

For further information, informal visits and enquiries are both welcomed and encouraged.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 12 April 2023

Successful candidates will be required to make a short presentation on a subject sent to them with the interview details.

Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.

Previous applicants who have been unsuccessful at interview need not apply.