At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, we aim to reflect our values in everything we do - Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. So if you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is the place for you.
We are committed to providing the best possible levels of healthcare and we can only do this with the help of our incredible colleagues. We have a Strategy that is designed to empower, excite and mobilise everyone in the Trust behind a common purpose and that supports our cultural values of Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality.
Main area: N/A
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract: 12 months (Fixed term till 31st March 2026 to support EPR implementation)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 421-CORP-1664S-A
Site: Harrogate Hospital
Town: Harrogate
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 05/02/2025 23:59
Job overview
*Fixed-term positions available to end March 2026* We are inviting applicants for a new and exciting opportunity within our Analytical Services Team in Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will manage specialist teams of multi skilled information professionals committed to the service delivery and continual improvement of fit for purpose customer focused information services. They will be responsible and accountable for the successful provision of Clinical Directorate and organisation wide comprehensive data and information reporting systems from the Trust's new Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system, Nervecentre. They will direct and change perspectives on information collection and analysis at all levels across the organisation, promoting the use of high-quality information to inform effective data driven decision making. Main duties of the job
Manage specialist teams of multi skilled information professionals responsible and accountable for the delivery of an information service to the organisation. Ensure effective provision and communication of highly complex statistical information and analysis through comprehensive written reports and graphical presentation to senior operational, managerial, and clinical staff within the organisation. Interpret and communicate highly complex statistical information and analysis within the organisation, resolving associated problems and providing highly developed expert specialist leadership and direction. Create and promote a new information culture through the establishment and development of new ways of working, delivering lasting relationships by working collaboratively and in partnership with the Clinical Directorates. Enhance productive working relationships with internal directorates and external organisations. Work with Clinical Leads within the Trust to increase clinical engagement in the performance and information agendas. Provide information and analytical support to the Trust Board and Executive Director team as required. Working for our organisation
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you! We offer colleagues: A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards. Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. Please note: Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications. Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Rachel McDonald on rachel.mcdonald3@nhs.net. Person specification
Masters Level or equivalent experience at Masters Level. Evidence of continuing professional development. A minimum of 5 years in an information position at senior management level. Experience of working in a complex organisation. Significant experience of providing comprehensive information systems to support service reform and improvement. Comprehensive leadership and management skills. Highly developed complex statistical analysis and report writing skills. Extensive comprehensive verbal and written communication skills. Detailed project/resource planning skills. Knowledge of NHS data definitions and information standards. Highly developed expert specialist knowledge of statistical analysis, analytical methodologies and information interpretation. Highly developed expert specialist knowledge of information systems design, development, and implementation. Ability to consider highly complex data or information for long periods producing detailed meaningful analysis and recommendations. Ability to work under extreme pressure and produce high quality work to tight deadlines. Previous NHS experience. Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
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*Fixed-term positions available to end March 2026* We are inviting applicants for a new and exciting opportunity within our Analytical Services Team in Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will manage specialist teams of multi skilled information professionals committed to the service delivery and continual improvement of fit for purpose customer focused information services. They will be responsible and accountable for the successful provision of Clinical Directorate and organisation wide comprehensive data and information reporting systems from the Trust's new Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system, Nervecentre. They will direct and change perspectives on information collection and analysis at all levels across the organisation, promoting the use of high-quality information to inform effective data driven decision making. Main duties of the job
Manage specialist teams of multi skilled information professionals responsible and accountable for the delivery of an information service to the organisation. Ensure effective provision and communication of highly complex statistical information and analysis through comprehensive written reports and graphical presentation to senior operational, managerial, and clinical staff within the organisation. Interpret and communicate highly complex statistical information and analysis within the organisation, resolving associated problems and providing highly developed expert specialist leadership and direction. Create and promote a new information culture through the establishment and development of new ways of working, delivering lasting relationships by working collaboratively and in partnership with the Clinical Directorates. Enhance productive working relationships with internal directorates and external organisations. Work with Clinical Leads within the Trust to increase clinical engagement in the performance and information agendas. Provide information and analytical support to the Trust Board and Executive Director team as required. Working for our organisation
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you! We offer colleagues: A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards. Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. Please note: Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications. Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Rachel McDonald on rachel.mcdonald3@nhs.net. Person specification
Masters Level or equivalent experience at Masters Level. Evidence of continuing professional development. A minimum of 5 years in an information position at senior management level. Experience of working in a complex organisation. Significant experience of providing comprehensive information systems to support service reform and improvement. Comprehensive leadership and management skills. Highly developed complex statistical analysis and report writing skills. Extensive comprehensive verbal and written communication skills. Detailed project/resource planning skills. Knowledge of NHS data definitions and information standards. Highly developed expert specialist knowledge of statistical analysis, analytical methodologies and information interpretation. Highly developed expert specialist knowledge of information systems design, development, and implementation. Ability to consider highly complex data or information for long periods producing detailed meaningful analysis and recommendations. Ability to work under extreme pressure and produce high quality work to tight deadlines. Previous NHS experience. Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
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