Job Description
Job Title - Information Systems Developer
Hours per week - 37.50 hours per week Hybrid Working - 3 days onsite and 2 days remote
Perm/Fixed Term - Permanent - Full Time
Closing Date - 21 May 2023
Interview Date - TBC
To support the Information and Performance team in providing an accurate and efficient information service for the trust. The post holder is
required to extract, analyse and report information to agreed deadlines under minimal supervision. To process and validate national data sets and
investigate data quality issues. To provide support and cover for colleagues where necessary.
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications so you are advised to apply promptly.
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
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- To manage the day-to-day running of the Trust’s Reporting and Data Management systems,
undertaking problem analysis and liaising with appropriate staff as required, to ensure the
integrity and smooth running of these systems.
To monitor data utilisation activity and ensure efficient access to information, working with
data analysis and design functions where appropriate.
- To create and update documentation for all new and existing processes/system
developments, to allow ease of maintenance, and to ensure appropriate training or advice is
given to other members of the department.
- 1Work closely with the Information, Data Quality and Intelligence Analysts to ensure that the
construction and presentation of data across multiple systems and reports is consistent and
supports their requirements.
- To ensure that all designated project work is completed to specification and within the
required timeframe to agreed standards.
- Participate in giving presentations of applications and reports to users and other interested
parties, including senior operational managers, as and when required.
- Ensure that all processes and applications are properly tested, with appropriate liaising with prospective users to organise testing using real or realistic data
- To continually support the Information Team in the provision of accurate and timely datasets
for the production of national returns for local and national returns.
- Assist in the updating and maintenance of the Department’s Intranet page
About us
Here 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 Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, on-site discounted gym,
extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous
subsidised on-site parking.
Communication & Relationship Skills To process commissioning data sets, statutory returns, and standard reports.
To investigate data quality issues. To deal with telephone enquiries and take appropriate action.
To discuss complex information requests and translate them into reporting requirements.
To ensure reporting is clear, concise and well presented so that the audience understands the message.
To liaise with other members of the department to ensure daily business outcomes are achieved.
Knowledge, Training & Experience To have good computer skills particularly with Microsoft Office products such as Access and Excel; knowledge
of other applications such as SQL Server, and patient information systems.
To have knowledge of the NHS data dictionary and data definitions and how to apply them.
To receive informal training through mentorship and shadowing to learn new skills, increase knowledge and expand job portfolio.
To ensure a constant updating of skills including updating protocols and training. To understand patient and information flows.
To understand operational issues in the Trust and external stakeholder bodies.