Job overview
Help us build one of the most data-led hospital groups in the NHS
UHN is appointing its first Chief Data and Analytics Officer to shape what data can do for two hospitals, 11,500 colleagues and 900,000 people across Northamptonshire.
We want every decision at UHN to be driven by insight, with teams able to see how their services are performing in real time, spot problems before they reach patients, and know whether their changes are working. As a national Federated Data Platform incubator site, your work will also show the rest of the NHS what is possible.
You will set a bold vision for data at UHN and build the team, platforms and culture to deliver it, using AI and predictive modelling to anticipate demand and improve flow. You will bring our analytics, reporting, coding and data quality teams together into one Health Intelligence function that colleagues trust and use.
What we’re looking for
An analytics leader with the vision to see what data could do for us and the experience to deliver it across two complex organisations. You will be curious, passionate about innovation, as comfortable with the Board as with cloud platforms and BI tools, and able to build a culture where data drives improvement across UHN.
As our first Chief Data and Analytics Officer, you will have the backing to try new things and the chance to lead the transformation of our hospital Group.
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- · Oversee the quality, security, and lifecycle management of data across all Trust systems.
- · Define the roadmap and oversee the implementation of organisational level data platforms, tools, capabilities and functions to ensure UHN is a leader in the uses of high quality ‘real world data’.
- · Ensure the timely submission of all statutory, regulatory data returns to the required data quality. Provide interpretation and initiate discussions with operational colleagues to ensure relevant new data requirements are met and that policies and procedures are updated accordingly
- · Support research, innovation, and academic partnerships by ensuring access to high-quality, well-curated data
- · Lead the development of advanced analytics capabilities, including AI and predictive modelling, to support population health and personalised care.
- · Champion data literacy and foster a culture of data-driven decision-making across the Trust.
- · Ensure effective coding services that enable accurate quality and income reporting.
- · Drive innovation through leading our Federated Data Platform 'incubator' work.
- · Leadership and line management, creating the environment for happy, motivated and highly-performing teams.
- Collaborate with partners to enable secure and ethical data sharing across organisational boundaries for the benefit of our patients.
Working for our organisation
Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.
We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.
Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Important Information
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We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
We welcome applications from members of our black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, especially in relation to senior posts within at KGH.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
Appointments will be made on merit.
In submitting an application form, you authorise Kettering General Hospital (KGH) NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training record.
If you need to have a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, as a requirement of the role, you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check (£49.50) and this amount will be reclaimed from your first salary. From 1st February 2019 all new starters to the Trust are required to join the DBS update service as per Trust DBS Re-checking Policy which has an annual cost of £16. New employees who do not join the update service will be required to pay £49.50 for a new DBS check in 3 years time.
Please note that news starters with KGH are subject to a six month probationary period.
Please ensure that the information you provide on your application form is correct, accurate and that nothing has been omitted. Any information that is stated in your application form in relation to qualifications/training courses/work/education experience/references must be able to be evidenced. Failure to do so may result if your offer being withdrawn.
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We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.