Job overview
To provide specialist information performance support to the Pharmacy Department and work as part of the Information Team. The post holder will be a lead information specialist in designated functions/project areas and will be required to provide specialist advice and support in these areas. The post holder will be required to implement policies and propose changes to practices and procedures for designated functions/project areas.
Main duties of the job
This role will play a key part in the production of routine monitoring reports, ensuring all data queries relayed back from the Pharmacy Department and other areas are completed within agreed timescales to minimise the risk of inaccurate reporting or lost income to the Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to attached job description/personal specification to view the full range of duties and responsibilities
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Performance reporting, data analysis and interpretation, and report generation
- Intermediate/advanced database query skills using MS Access functions and/or SQL
- Intermediate/advanced use of Access and Excel
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of Pharmacy practices and procedures
Personal
Essential
- Proven team worker with the ability to work well with a variety of people on all levels
- Flexible and committed
- Reliable and honest
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in a data or information analysis role
- Demonstrable experience of database management, analysis, maintenance and development
Desirable
- Working within an NHS information/ data analysis or admin role
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This advert is for Pharmacy and Medicines Data Analyst with Wye Valley NHS Trust in Hereford, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 9 months (Maternity cover). The application deadline is 31 Jul 2026.
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