Advanced Commercial Analyst

at  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

The post holder will be responsible for the provision of information through analysis, interpretation and investigation to support commissioning and costing processes. This is a senior post within the Commercial Analytics department and therefore the post holder will be expected to work on their own initiative providing high level information analysis, systems development skills and expertise to define and establish reporting requirements to improve operational delivery and contribute to the development of the Trust’s analytics provision.

The post holder will lead on producing high quality data and will be proactive in improving the use of commissioning and costing information throughout the Trust, including leading in the development of the Trust’s commissioner reporting solutions. This includes the line management of the Commercial Analysts.

• Please be advised that initial face-to-face assessments will take place on 5th & 6th November. If successful at this assessment you will proceed to interview on 12th & 13th November.
• We strongly recommend that you evidence how you have met the skills requirement in the supporting information *

Carry out complex analysis to support Trust staff at all levels, offering guidance and interpretation to ensure the analysis is both appropriate and useful. Producing comparisons, trends, summary and narrative and investigating any areas requiring further investigation, ensuring analysis methodology is documented and a systematic approach is taken.
Produce internal and external information in support of the business of the Trust in an accurate and timely manner, summarising complex data and information and presenting findings to various technical and non-technical groups including delivering formal presentations to large groups where necessary. Highlighting difficulties in data quality, completeness and/or interpretation of commissioning information as appropriate
Be proactive in the initiation of information analyses, suggesting information reports, scenario modelling, interpretation and forecasting trends, providing analysis and advise on information for future programmes of work and service delivery
Utilise experience, knowledge, judgement and skills to develop and improve commissioning information reporting systems for operational and strategic monitoring of patient-based information in line with National data requirements and definitions. This will be achieved using a variety of reporting tools and a combination of advanced procedures in MS Excel, Access and SQL Server.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence ® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation’s core values.
Analyse and interpret trends and advise on information for service planning, undertaking patient activity forecasting as required. Undertake capacity and business planning information analysis ensuring that assumptions used in modelling are discussed and agreed with commissioners.
Utilise appropriate skills and software to advise on and enable simulation, predictive analysis and scenario testing to inform decision making by performance and operational leads
Lead discussion with the operational teams to identify and implement data requirements and adaptations as necessary to support the project within set timescales
Discuss with commissioners any ad-hoc information requirements and timeframes for receipt of information. To liaise as necessary with Trust staff to ensure these requirements are met
Respond to and resolve queries from commissioners on information and performance issues in liaison with the Head of Commercial Analytics
Support the Trust’s National Costs Collection process ensuring that information is supplied within the agreed set deadlines
Ensure that relevant information is available to comply with current commissioning developments including the National Tariff Payment System
Liaise with the Principal Commercial Analytics Developer and members of the Commercial Analytics team as appropriate to ensure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and milestones are developed to measure and monitor the progress of delivery
Lead on service development in the role’s own specialist areas, proposing changes and developing and implementing policy for this area, ensuring processes are robust, efficient and well documented
Utilise appropriate benchmarking tools for example Telstra Health and Model Hospital to identify and model areas of potential service improvement from analysis of peers.
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