Job overview

This new post is a core role within the Commercial Analytics team at UHCW. We are part of the Trust’s finance department and we have responsibility for producing high-quality data and generating analytical reports in support of organisation-wide planning, income generation and costs analysis. Notably, these outputs include the routine national submissions of highly detailed activity information which ultimately determine the funding the Trust receives for its work.

The Senior Information Systems Developer (SISD) applies their specialist skills and knowledge to ensure that our underlying database processes maintain high reliability and efficiency and continue to align with ever evolving requirements. Success in this role contributes a solid foundation towards the team’s aim to maintain a high quality and highly responsive service

The post holder is expected to continuously develop their technical skills as well as develop knowledge of the Trust’s activities, data models and national reporting requirements in support of their work

Applicants who are successful at this stage of the process wil be invited to join us on site for an interview and a technical skills assessment.

Main duties of the job

The Commercial Analytics Team is a team of specialist analysts and developers who produce the reports and underlying data that the Trust requires to understand its costs and to contract for its income.

As a team, we have a broad range of skills but we all share in common an enjoyment in finding creative solutions to the rich challenges that can be found working in a large, complex and ambitious organisation.

• To maintain, adapt and improve the advanced SQL processes that underpin Commercial Analytics Reporting
• To provide line management to the Inventory Management Officers
• To provide technical support and training to other team members, and to promote good technical practices
• To work with autonomy on data extraction and reporting projects in answer to new user requirements
• To keep abreast of relevant standards, methodologies and technologies working in alignment with:
  o    current technologies
  o    information governance guidance
  o    NHS information Standards
  o    NHS methodologies applicable to cost collection and commissioning

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.