Principal Analyst

We are looking for an experienced analyst to join the innovative Data Analytics team at Somerset Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will act as a partner to the Trust's Operational Service Groups, provide guidance on analytics matters and will be an ambassador for the Data Analytics Team. They will work closely and collaboratively with other Digital Services teams to support joint programmes of work. The post holder will also line manage a small team of analystsand will act as a mentor to junior members of the team,helping to shape career paths and talent profiles andproviding day to day technical guidance and direction. It's an exciting time to join the team as we invest in the Trust's brand new data infrastructure, embracing open source tools such as Python, R, and Git, and enhancing the training and professionalisation offerings for our analysts. We have an ambitious plan to transform the team into a leading analytics organisation within the NHS, and to fully take advantage of the Trust's upcoming EPR procurement and implementation to benefit the population of Somerset. This role offers a hybrid model of work with a minimum of 1 day per week on-site in either of our Taunton Deane House or Yeovil Hospital offices. In addition the successful candidate will be expected to attend face to face meetings as and when required., The post holder will be required to:

• Work closely with the Service Group Partners, Data Engineering and Analytics team members to lead on the development of a wide range of reports and dashboards to support the business needs of the Trust.
• Pro-actively identify opportunities to maximise analytical capabilities of the team and play a key role in enabling the use of data analysis to empower decision making.
• Provide support for managers and clinicians in the interpretation of analyses, dashboards and reports and develop standards within Information Services team to ensure consistent high quality and accuracy of the Analytics Team Deliverables.
• Build and interrogate complex datasets and access multiple systems, using appropriate tools and techniques to provide accurate and consistent outputs.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate dataflows to support routine reporting processes and lead on programmes of work to realise these benefits.
• Provide mentoring and annual appraisals to the members of the team for which the post holder holds line management responsibility.
• Deputise for the Data Insights Manager as needed.
  
  As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!