Principal Analyst - Benchmarking and Care Quality

Maintain extensive knowledge of systems, methodologies, techniques and statistical methods for undertaking complex analysis of a variety of complex and conflicting data. Present complex analysis to a variety of internal and external staff where there are barriers to understanding or the information is contentious. Clearly communicate complex concepts and methods and use guiding and persuading techniques to ensure appropriate outcomes. Develop strategic support material for use at board level, presenting to senior staff as required. Monitor the consistency of data reporting throughout the Trust ensuring that internal and external reports are both accurate and of the requisite standard. Work with internal management and external agencies to ensure information systems meet Trust local and national requirements.Leading Information expert for strategic planning for commissioning/service delivery and corporate reporting relative to clinical outcome and care quality data To lead the delivery and management of internal intelligence applications e.g. TIPS and TINA, relative to Trust wide clinical outcome and care quality data to ensure corporate reporting, business intelligence, clinical coding, data quality assurance and other relevant information requirements are delivered Ensure timely production and submission of the clinical outcome data and care quality reports Ensuring downloading of all datasets to feed the Improving Together Management System (ITMS) / Care Quality Indicators (CQI) related to clinical outcome data and care quality data Ensure the quality of external and internal reports through regular reconciliations Ensuring information management of performance reporting for ITMS and IPR To have in-depth knowledge of national policy relating to information services, clinical outcomes and care quality, corporate performance and other related frameworks. Interpret any changes determine and advise in necessary action and implement changes throughout Trust systems. Develop the Trust adherence to information governance principles ensuring procedures, policies and working practices are in place to meet national guidelines, performance indicators and standards. Establish and manage systems of information sharing between stakeholders including liaison with other Trusts ensuring that all appropriate guidelines are adhered to in the process. Audit all activity related administration taking place within the Trust to ensure maximum compliance with the NHS Data Dictionary and recommend changes to policies and procedures where necessary. Responsible and accountable for the delivery of clinical outcome and care quality monitoring information that enables the Trust to review and track performance against agreed targets at both local and national level. Establish the provision of accurate, timely and well presented statistical and analytical reports to support Trust Board reporting criteria. Advise on the systematic review, monitoring and constant improvement of the data repository / warehouse by the development and implementation of a strategy to meet internal and external requirements related to the above subject areas Responsible for the development of robust reporting systems for the Trust that are responsive to the changing needs of the organisation, and keep pace with technology changes, changes in national policy and national reporting policy. To deputise for the Information Manager as required and to provide them with a brief on salient points. Responsible for the development and implementation of clinical outcome and care quality data reporting in line with the Trusts strategy. To support the Information Manager in the development and implementation of the Trusts internal and external reporting in line with the Trust strategy