Benchmarking Data And Improvement Analyst

Job summary To support alongside the Senior Benchmarking & Improvement Analyst in challenging current practice and to encourage teams to identify opportunities for improvement, utilising NHS Benchmarking tools such as NHSI's Model Hospital/HED and the NHS Benchmarking Network.To communicate effectively and build relationships with all key stakeholders and promote the benefits of the Trust's improvement approach.To work closely and collaboratively with all areas of the organisation supporting the Benchmarking and Productivity programmesValidation and understanding of key Benchmarking toolsAnalyse data and information, identifying issues and escalating as required.Validation and understanding of key Benchmarking toolsAnalyse data and information, identifying issues and escalating as required.Lead on the annual NHS Benchmarking programmePresent at the Foundation Finance Training an overview of the Benchmarking offeringSupport with pulling together routine pieces of work for example the Model hospital alerts scorecardsWhere required utilise national forums to raise and follow up on queries from areas of the organisation that can't be answered through the benchmarking tools Main duties of the job o To support the identification of opportunities for improvement, utilising NHS Benchmarking tools such as NHSI's Model Hospital, Carter Efficiency Guidance and the NHS Benchmarking Network as well as locally available data sources such as Reference Costs, SLAM, SLR, PLICS, ESR, HES, general financial and activity information.o Working with Clinical Divisions and Corporate areas in order to support and encourage the identification of opportunities for financial and efficiency improvements.o Maintenance of a benchmarking submission log and providing a point of contact and support for previous and upcoming submission requirements incl.
preparation for CQC Use of Resources and NHS Benchmarking submissionso To keep the Opportunities area on teams up to dateo To maintain the benchmarking request log alongside the Snr Benchmarking and Improvement Analyst About us We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team.
Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution.
By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Job description Job responsibilities To support the identification of opportunities for improvement, utilising NHS Benchmarking tools such as NHSIs Model Hospital, Carter Efficiency Guidance and the NHS Benchmarking Network as well as locally available data sources such as Reference Costs, SLAM, SLR, PLICS, ESR, HES, general financial and activity information.
Working with Clinical Divisions and Corporate areas in order to support and encourage the identification of opportunities for financial and efficiency improvements.
Taking the day-to-day lead for analysis of financial and efficiency benchmarking within the Trust as well as the interrogation, triangulation and validation of data through consultation of different data sources and support the data cleansing to improve data credibility where necessary.
Working closely with other Corporate teams such as Finance/Costing/BI/Data Quality/Coding etc Responsibility for the design, creation and maintenance of reporting suites such as Divisional Benchmarking Packs, Trust-wide benchmarking reports and Board papers in order to highlight opportunities and progress.
Setting up, maintenance and enhancement of the FSP PMOs benchmarking information database and analysis spreadsheets showing progress against opportunities as well as rectification of data issues.
Maintenance of a benchmarking submission log and providing a point of contact and support for previous and upcoming submission requirements incl.
preparation for CQC Use of Resources and NHS Benchmarking submissions Actively participate in horizon scanning for new / improved benchmarking opportunities, supporting systems and tools and lead on options appraisals and be part of possible procurement exercises and implementation roll out.
Support setting up discussions with other Trusts on general benchmarking work or specific pieces of work with peers.
Opportunity to support Service Improvement and Transformation Programmes as directed by business need and overseen by Head of PMO, such as GIRFT, Outpatients, Theatres To work closely and collaboratively with the Strategy and Transformation Team To communicate effectively and build relationships with stakeholders and promote the benefits of the Trusts improvement approach.
To deputise for the Snr Benchmarking and Improvement Analyst where needed To assist Snr Benchmarking and Improvement Analyst with the completion of ad-hoc requests and pieces of work.
To assist the FSP PMO staff with general analytical requests.
To keep the Opportunities area on teams up to date To maintain the benchmarking request log alongside the Snr Benchmarking and Improvement Analyst Act as one of two Trust Model Hospital Ambassadors Keep up to date with developments of the Model Hospital/Health platform To interrogate large volumes of highly complex data, using a variety of robust statistical and analytical methods, ensuring that the analysis derived from such information incorporates specified benchmarking information which can be used to inform the management decision making process, by monitoring key targets and informing the relevant managers of any anomalies, exceptions etc and instigating remedial corrective action when appropriate.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree level education or equivalent NHS previous Experience Essential Ability and experience to present information with a high level of accuracy to a wide range of audiences both verbally and electronically ( charts graphs, reports, scorecards, tables, dashboards etc.)
Experience of working to tight deadlines.
Report writing and presentation skills Desirable Experience of supporting service improvement initiatives in an NHS environment Working in a multidisciplinary environment Knowledge / Skills Essential Ability to analyse, interpret and report large complex data Advanced knowledge and highly skilled in the use of MS Excel including proficient in being able to do SUMIFS, Index Matching, Vlookups,Pivot tables, Charts etc Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation and facilitation and able to convey complex information and ideas clearly and succinctly, particularly where results are achieved through others not directly managed by the post holder IT literate and knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft applications (PowerPoint/Excel and Word) To maintain confidentiality at all times and to ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act, reporting any problems etc in the appropriate manner.