Divisional Information Manager, Band 7- Business Intelligence

Overview

During the past couple of years, which have been some of the most important and challenging for healthcare, our BI team has worked to aid the trust in making critical decisions while supporting patient flow and quality of care. This included using advanced forecasting models to predict COVID admissions, creating real‑time operational dashboards, and gaining access to new data flows. Gloucestershire Hospitals BI Team has gained national recognition, winning the Health Tech Newspaper Award for Best Use of Data 2020 and Aph As Analytical Team of the Year.

This is an exciting time to be a part of the GHFT BI team. We are moving forward fast with our Digital BI strategy, and along with these ambitious plans come lots of opportunities for staff to develop personally and professionally. As a Trust we are determined to be at the forefront of change, using tools such as machine learning and predictive analytics in the next stages of our journey.

We offer hybrid working arrangements following a qualifying period, providing flexibility alongside this impactful role with a friendly and supportive team.

This job may close earlier than stated if a sufficient number of applications has been received.

Hybrid work 2‑3 days per week on site.

The position available is a Divisional Information Manager in the Women's & Children's Team. The team provides accurate, concise, and clear information and analytics to the division to support its strategic objectives.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical capabilities, along with the ability to effectively communicate and present complex information to a range of different stakeholders.

The post holder will have management responsibility for 3‑4 analysts within the Business Intelligence team, helping to support their development, and manage priorities and workload. The postholder will need to be able to work under pressure, and manage conflicting priorities for the team.

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Our multi‑award winning BI Team aims to use data and analytics to make a real difference to the healthcare of the Gloucestershire population.

Gloucestershire Hospitals is dedicated to nurturing the growth and potential of its staff. Within the BI team, regular internal training sessions are held to develop knowledge sharing and promote best practices across the team. With a wealth of expertise spanning all areas of the NHS, our team provides a supportive environment to help you advance in your career. Additionally, we offer access to resources like the Information Professional Register, equipping you with valuable tools to support your ongoing professional development.

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 region.

By 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.

Divisional Managers are responsible for the development, preparation and maintenance of high‑quality and timely information and analytical reports to support the Divisions in performance management, clinical and operational processes. This will involve ensuring a high level of analysis, interpretation, synthesis and presentation of information reports to ensure stakeholders are advised of any potential problem areas. The information must be presented in a clear and concise manner and, where appropriate, solutions recommended.

This involves working closely with clinicians and senior managers within the hospital to understand their requirements, developing reporting tools and providing…