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,

• 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.
• Working with Clinical Divisions and Corporate areas in order to support and encourage the identification of opportunities for financial and efficiency improvements.
• 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
• To keep the Opportunities area on teams up to date
• To maintain the benchmarking request log alongside the Snr Benchmarking and Improvement Analyst, 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.
• Working with Clinical Divisions and Corporate areas in order to support and encourage the identification of opportunities for financial and efficiency improvements.
• Taking the day-to-day lead for analysis of financial and efficiency benchmarking within the Trust as well as the interrogation, triangulation and validation of data through consultation of different data sources and support the data cleansing to improve data credibility where necessary.
• Working closely with other Corporate teams such as Finance/Costing/BI/Data Quality/Coding etc
• Responsibility for the design, creation and maintenance of reporting suites such as Divisional Benchmarking Packs, Trust-wide benchmarking reports and Board papers in order to highlight opportunities and progress.
• Setting up, maintenance and enhancement of the FSP PMO's benchmarking information database and analysis spreadsheets showing progress against opportunities as well as rectification of data issues.
• 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
• Actively participate in horizon scanning for new / improved benchmarking opportunities, supporting systems and tools and lead on options appraisals and be part of possible procurement exercises and implementation roll out.
• Support setting up discussions with other Trusts on general benchmarking work or specific pieces of work with peers.
• Opportunity to support Service Improvement and Transformation Programmes as directed by business need and overseen by Head of PMO, such as GIRFT, Outpatients, Theatres
• To work closely and collaboratively with the Strategy and Transformation Team
• To communicate effectively and build relationships with stakeholders and promote the benefits of the Trust's improvement approach.
• To deputise for the Snr Benchmarking and Improvement Analyst where needed
• To assist Snr Benchmarking and Improvement Analyst with the completion of ad-hoc requests and pieces of work.
• To assist the FSP PMO staff with general analytical requests.
• To keep the Opportunities area on teams up to date
• To maintain the benchmarking request log alongside the Snr Benchmarking and Improvement Analyst
• Act as one of two Trust Model Hospital Ambassadors
• Keep up to date with developments of the Model Hospital/Health platform
• To interrogate large volumes of highly complex data, using a variety of robust statistical and analytical methods, ensuring that the analysis derived from such information incorporates specified benchmarking information which can be used to inform the management decision making process, by monitoring key targets and informing the relevant managers of any anomalies, exceptions etc and instigating remedial corrective action when appropriate.
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Band 5 Join us at an exciting time for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! We have an ambitious plan for our journey to Outstanding and are looking for aspirational, committed individuals to join us, making a real difference to both staff and patients. As a former winner of England for excellence award: Tourism destination of the year, the beautiful city of Gloucester and the scenic regency spa town of Cheltenham are fantastic places to work and live. As a hospital Trust we are currently involved in over 100 clinical trials and studies, whilst also providing acute elective and specialist services to a population of over 620,000. By joining Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support.

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.