Band 4 Information Assistant

Do you have a passion for using information to help service managers and clinicians deliver effective high-quality services that make a real difference to service users and carers? Our Information Team works closely with operational services, delivering analytical support and continuously developing reporting systems and services to help meet this challenge. We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic person to be part of a team working to gain detailed understanding of services’ activities, issues and challenges and then providing high quality analytical support and insights. You will ensure that all regular reports and data sets are delivered on time and to specification, carry out individual pieces of analysis, participate in projects to extend reporting capability, automate production of routine reports and data sets, and increase the availability and accessibility of information to clinicians and managers. The successful candidate would be given the opportunity to complete a Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship as part of the role.

• Extract, manipulate and present information from information systems and the Trust data warehouse on both a routine and ad-hoc basis to meet regular and one-off information requirements
• Maintain a good understanding of all major areas of analysis.
• Produce routine and ad-hoc reports and analysis.
• Identify weaknesses in information systems data and data flows and work with appropriate staff and agencies to ensure identified problems are resolved.
• Design and use appropriate validation mechanisms and checking routines to ensure that all reports produced meet the user’s requirements and are accurate, reliable and clearly presented.
• Document procedures, and keep effective records of all key internal and external returns.

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation. Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Siobhan Blackwell Job title: Senior Information Analyst Email address: siobhan.blackwell@nhs.net Telephone number: 07979899441