Benchmarking Data and Improvement Analyst - Band 5

To support alongside the Senior Benchmarking & Improvement Analyst in challenging current practice and to encourage teams to identify opportunities for improvement, utilising NHS Benchmarking tools such as NHSI's Model Hospital/HED and the NHS Benchmarking Network.

To communicate effectively and build relationships with all key stakeholders and promote the benefits of the Trust's improvement approach.

To work closely and collaboratively with all areas of the organisation supporting the Benchmarking and Productivity programmes

Validation and understanding of key Benchmarking tools

Analyse data and information, identifying issues and escalating as required.

Validation and understanding of key Benchmarking tools

Analyse data and information, identifying issues and escalating as required.

Lead on the annual NHS Benchmarking programme

Present at the Foundation Finance Training an overview of the Benchmarking offering

Support with pulling together routine pieces of work for example the Model hospital alerts scorecards

Where required utilise national forums to raise and follow up on queries from areas of the organisation that can't be answered through the benchmarking tools

Main duties of the job

o To support the identification of opportunities for improvement, utilising NHS Benchmarking tools such as NHSI's Model Hospital, Carter Efficiency Guidance and the NHS Benchmarking Network as well as locally available data sources such as Reference Costs, SLAM, SLR, PLICS, ESR, HES, general financial and activity information.

o Working with Clinical Divisions and Corporate areas in order to support and encourage the identification of opportunities for financial and efficiency improvements.

o Maintenance of a benchmarking submission log and providing a point of contact and support for previous and upcoming submission requirements incl. preparation for CQC Use of Resources and NHS Benchmarking submissions

o To keep the Opportunities area on teams up to date

o To maintain the benchmarking request log alongside the Snr Benchmarking and Improvement Analyst

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region.By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.