Information Analyst

The primary role of the Information Analyst will be to provide analytical support as part of the Performance and Information Team. You'll produce routine and ad hoc reports in an accurate, clear, and timely manner and will provide advice and guidance on the output of analysis.
You'll work closely with operational services, assist with training and support for the Trust's self-service reporting platforms as well as translating reporting requirements and information between key stakeholders including colleagues in the IM&T team.
You'll play a key role in supporting the development and design of local data capture processes and tools to support operational, and business needs as required.
Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties, + Appropriately manage collected data and ensure all data is kept and shared in accordance with all relevant governance requirements
+ Use innovation to build databases and tools where required or where helpful to support information provision
+ Validate and quality assure data and deal with statistical/analytical queries, e.g. investigating data anomalies and identifying any corrective action required
+ Maintain productive working relations with clinical, operational, and corporate colleagues at all levels of the organisation
+ Provide advice on data and information as well as and interpret and present complex and sensitive information
+ Communicate analytical/statistical information to non-analytical/statistical colleagues at all levels of the Trust, advising on statistical techniques used
+ Present data in such a way that the information is accessible for use by a wide range of internal and external sources without expert knowledge
+ Maintain standard operating procedures within the team as well as guides in support of standard and accurate data collection processes
+ Support with any training required to support understanding, interpretation or use of the trust's key reporting platforms
+ Demonstrate activities and work routines to others in own work area
+ Support/respond to external requests for data, e.g. Freedom of Information requests
+ Support and actively participate in any meetings with key stakeholders regarding information and performance
+ Develop and maintain proficiency with several systems, primarily Microsoft Excel and Microsoft SQL Server, and apply a positive attitude to future requirements.
+ Plan and prioritise multiple tasks and activities, to ensure all regular, ad hoc, and mandatory reporting requirements are met
+ Ensure timely and accurate information analysis
+ Present information related to data or reporting issues, explaining complex issues, to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
+ To provide support in the development of operational databases and other information system
Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role
+ All new starters have a thorough induction process, both local and Trust wide, which aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
+ Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
+ Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
+ We are ambitious in our pursuit of excellence, driven by the belief that a fair, just and fully inclusive organisational culture enables our teams to deliver the best quality of care and services possible and we work hard to ensure that our diverse workforce reflects the communities that we serve.
+ We welcome applications from all sections of the community, are an Equal Opportunities employer with a number of internal networking groups to support our employees and where possible will always look to make reasonable adjustments in order that you can fulfil the role to recognise your full potential. All our employees are committed to demonstrating through their behaviour our core values - safe, caring and excellent.
+ Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
+ Oxford is a world-renowned centre of excellence for research. Oxford Health works closely with the University of Oxford department of Psychiatry and the Department of Primary care, has a Biomedical Research Centre dedicated to improving mental health and the NIHR Clinical Research Facility at the Warneford site. The Trust also hosts the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) which carries out applied research that directly impacts patient health and wellbeing

We are recruiting for a self-motivated individual to join the Performance and Information team as our Information Analyst.
The Performance and Information team supports clinical and business decision making across our Trust using data analytics presented in meaningful and interactive ways. The team provide historical and current views of important Trust operations and utilise analytical expertise to provide actionable insight into key areas. The team help to improve patient care, provide clarity to operation managers, influence best practice, data quality and aid overall understanding of a wealth of Trust data.
If you have experience working with large data sets, have excellent analytical skills and enjoy presenting data in meaningful ways, we would love to hear from you! Come and join us and make a positive impact to how we deliver mental health services across our Trust., Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We are a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that places our values of Caring, Safe and Excellent at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in our staff and believe that investing in you is key to us achieving our vision of outstanding care delivered by outstanding people.
We work with a wide range of partner organisations to deliver care and support to people in their own homes and from a number of hospitals and community bases. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
We actively support anti-racism, equality, diversity, and inclusion so, if you're excited about this job opportunity and you meet our Trust values, but feel unsure about applying, then please get in touch and we will be happy to have a conversation with you.
We are also committed to increasing diversity in the workforce, that is why we actively encourage applications from those groups of people who are currently under-represented, which include amongst others: people with disabilities; men from all socio-economic backgrounds; people from diverse ethnic backgrounds; and people from the LGBTQIA+ community.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
+ Excellent opportunities for career progression
+ Individual and Trust wide learning and development
+ 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
+ NHS Discount
+ Pension scheme
+ Lease car scheme
+ Employee Assistance Programme
+ Mental Health First Aiders
+ Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
+ Staff networking and support groups