Job Summary
We are looking for a high calibre individual to take us on the next exciting stages of our data and analytics development journey.
We will want you to make a big difference to the quality and range of information and analysis that is available to our clinicians and researchers, building on the UCLH vision of itself as a research hospital that has translational data science at its heart.
Main duties of the job
You will have deep knowledge of how to manage data in a complex organisation, using it to produce analytics that add substantial value.
A proactive and an inspiring leader, you will help all our information professionals and clinical informaticists to work collaboratively and innovatively towards a common goal: giving clinicians, researchers and managers the ability to get at the data and information they need, when they need it.
You will be highly numerate. Sophisticated in your communication, you will be very comfortable describing complex concepts in straightforward ways to senior audiences. You will be known for delivering results across a demanding agenda.
Substantial NHS experience will be an advantage, although we would also be interested in hearing from proven high achievers who want to bring relevant experience from other sectors and can learn fast. It will also be an advantage if you have worked in a research environment.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree level or equivalent professional experience within a healthcare information environment
- Expert understanding of data management and data warehousing in a complex organisational environment
- Expert understanding of data within a healthcare setting
Experience
Essential
- Significant leadership experience in senior information management role in a large and complex environment (doctorate level or equivalent)
- Proven deep and varied experience of working with data warehouses, business intelligence and analytic systems
- Proven track record of delivery at a senior level in a large complex service focused organisation, including staff management and change management
- Experience in handling and provision of clinical and research data
- Experience of designing and implementing data quality frameworks
- Experience of using Epic BI stack
- Experience applying software engineering tools and processes including version control, baseline management, issue management, continuous integration, data management and self-service analytics tools
Desirable
- Significant leadership experience in senior information management role in an NHS or other healthcare environment (doctorate level or equivalent)
- Proven experience of using Microsoft BI stack, including SQL Server, Power BI, MS Excel, MS Access, Fabric
- Experience of a modern Java enterprise stack including messaging & API technologies, streaming, concurrent processing.
- Experience of Azure cloud technologies (incl. IaaS, datastores, container management and analytics frameworks).
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Deep knowledge of data warehousing, management and processing principles
- Deep knowledge of architectural patterns and processes related to systems integration, workflows and automation.
- Ability to interrogate databases
- Ability to interpret complex data and lead the development of analytical methods to this end
- Ability to interpret complex requirements and map these to workflows, user-interfaces and reports that service a wide range of stakeholders.
- In-depth understanding of data quality issues and how these relate to the organisation as a whole
Desirable
- Understanding of the Acute Healthcare business environment
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels
- Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
- Ability to communicate on issues which can be complex and multi-stranded.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Extensive people and team management
- Effective professional leadership of staff outside of immediate team
- Training / coaching of staff on technical issues
Responsibilities for promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- Ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines
- Ability to take responsibility for own workload
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 06 March 2025
