Information Officer *Internal Only*

Job overview

INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY

This post is in the Information Management Team, part of the Performance and Patient Services department

The Information Team

The information Team leads on the production and submission of datasets and reports in line with statutory, national and local reporting requirements. Provision of ad hoc information and development of ‘self service’ suit of information tools for discreet business functions, including contract and activity and performance information. Supporting the Head of Performance in the design, development and provision of corporate and operational performance reports.

The team provides in depth statistical analysis and profiles of trends within patient and Trust performance information, highlighting variances from the norm, to support decision making and performance improvement.

Main duties of the job

Working primarily as part of the Data Management team and supporting the wider Information Service the post holder will be responsible for fulfilling the Trust’s local, regional and national reporting obligations, ensuring the compliance of National and Local contractual obligations.

Working within the existing team framework the post holder will have responsibility for the day-to-day management of external dataset and statutory submissions and will work closely with senior colleagues to support and develop effective ways of managing data.

The post holder will work as part of a team to produce timely, accurate patient-based and management information and statistics using a variety of analytical and reporting tools including SQL and MS Office Applications (Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint ). This includes responding to Freedom of Information Requests and Ad hoc requests on a rota basis in a timely manner.

Working hours generally Monday to Friday with hours to be worked between 8am and 6pm. Weekend working is required on a rota basis November to April, generally around 2 hours.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL).  Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.