Head of Information

Real Staffing are seeking a highly motivated Head of Information to lead a team of information analysts / Developers / BI Project managers / data quality and Clinical Coding through a period of transition for a prestigious NHS trust in the North West.

Key skills and experiences:

Provide high quality Business Intelligence, performance management reporting and analysis to the Board, managers and clinicians at all levels within the Trust in particular working closely with the business intelligence function to ensure that all reports are provided are accurate, fit for purpose and in a timely manner
Ensure that the Trust completes all relevant external data and information returns in line with DoH, Monitor and contractual obligations whilst adhering to definitions and that these returns are submitted on time and with high data quality.
Provide expert information management advice and support to as required by the organisation on all data quality, reporting and information management issues
Working with the Systems and Services Manager to ensure that effect systems and processes are in place across the organisation to deliver a high quality
Contribute to the construction of a data warehouse functionality within the Trust to ensure that the current and future reporting requirements of the Trust are not compromised
Support the Chief Information Officer in ensuring the continued integrity of the data provided for both within and outwith of the data warehouse functionality
Support and actively contribute to the Trusts transformation and business development agenda with both expert advice, reports and analysisSkills Continued:

Project management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills managing key stake holder expectations
Ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical staff in a clear and sympathetic manner
Strong analytical and mathematical reasoning skills
Advanced querying and reporting against large relational database management systems
Strong SQL and SQL Server (or equivalent) skills
Strong MS Excel skills
Ability to manage mentor and motivate a team of technical staff of varying skills and abilities