Band 5
Main area: Gynaecology- Oncology
GradeBand 5
Contract: 12 months (Fixed Term 12 months)
Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week
Job ref 159-LWH-370-24
Site: Liverpool Women’s Hospital
Town: Liverpool
Salary: £29,970 – £36,483 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing18/11/2024 23:59
Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities – from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.
We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
Liverpool Women’s has an excellent reputation and is a centre of excellence. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career for many years to come.
We invite you to review why Liverpool Women’s Hospital is a great place to work: https://vimeo.com/556197652
We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.
Job overview
Are you passionate about data and making a real difference in cancer care? As the Cancer Performance Analyst, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting Liverpool Women’s Hospital’s mission to improve cancer services and outcomes. Working closely with our Cancer Team, Digital Services, and Clinicians, you will transform data into actionable insights, spotlighting trends and identifying improvement opportunities across cancer pathways.
In this dynamic role, you’ll not only analyse and support reporting of cancer performance metrics but also collaborate on innovative digital solutions that enhance data quality and impact patient pathways. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who’s proactive, meticulous with data, and ready to dive into trend analysis to support strategic decisions. The successful candidate’s work will directly contribute to meeting national cancer targets and advancing the Cancer, supporting the Trust to delivery top quality patient care.
Main duties of the job
The Cancer Performance Analyst will generate insightful cancer performance reports, ensure data quality, and validate cancer pathway data for key internal and external stakeholders. Collaborating with Digital Services and the Power BI team, they will support digital projects and enhance reporting tools. Through trend analysis, they’ll identify improvement areas in cancer pathways, assist with statutory and ad-hoc reporting, and maintain data governance standards. Engaging closely with clinical and operational teams, the Analyst will provide responsive, accurate data to advance cancer service performance and meet national targets.
Working for our organisation
Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities – from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.
We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit their careers page.
UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine your eligibility for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Cancer Performance Analyst will provide high-quality, data-driven insights and reports to support the Cancer Team’s performance monitoring and improvement efforts. The role involves analysing cancer performance data, identifying trends, and uncovering issues that impact cancer pathways. The analyst will work closely with the Cancer Team, Digital Services PowerBI team to improve data quality, support the Cancer Improvement Plan, and develop future actions based on data analysis.
The successful candidate will help ensure that the Trust meets national cancer targets by providing accurate, timely information alongside the Cancer Team Supervisor/Manager to both internal and external stakeholders, such as NHSE and the Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance.
- Data Analysis and Reporting:
- Produce detailed and accurate cancer performance reports for internal use and external bodies (e.g., NHSE, Cancer Alliance), adhering to deadlines and quality standards.
- Support the Cancer Improvement Plan by analysing cancer performance data and providing insights to identify areas requiring improvement.
- Ensure data is validated, accurate, and formatted correctly for its intended purpose.
- Data Validation and Quality:
Work with Information Analysts to develop and maintain validation checks to ensure cancer pathway data is complete and accurate.
Collaborate with the Cancer Team to improve data quality and identify discrepancies, ensuring data is fit for analysis and submission to external bodies.
- Collaboration with Digital Services and PowerBI:
Work closely with Digital Services and the PowerBI team to develop reporting mechanisms and digital solutions that support cancer data analysis and performance monitoring.
Contribute to digital projects that aim to improve cancer services through better use of data and technology, supporting the Cancer Team’s initiatives.
- Trend Analysis and Issue Identification:
Identify performance trends, track key metrics (e.g., 28-day FDS, 62-day treatment target), and help uncover issues in cancer pathways that affect overall service performance.
Provide insights and data to support decision-making by the Cancer Team, operational managers, and clinicians.
- Statutory and Ad-Hoc Reporting:
Respond to requests for ad-hoc analysis from senior management, clinicians, and operational staff, ensuring data is validated and presented in a clear, actionable format.
Support the Cancer Team Management to ensure timely and accurate production of statutory reports required by NHSE and CMCA.
- Data Governance and Documentation:
Ensure adherence to Information Governance standards, ensuring all data handled is secure and complies with data protection regulations.
Maintain appropriate documentation for all routine data reports, analyses, and digital projects.
To support the achievement of standards set by Information Governance.
- Support of Cancer Improvement Plan:
Work alongside the Cancer Transformation Lead, Cancer Services Manager and clinicians to provide data insights that align with the Cancer Improvement Plan, supporting service improvements and pathway efficiencies.
Assist in developing future actions and strategies based on trend analysis and performance insights.
- Stakeholder Collaboration:
Establish and develop relationships with clinical and operational staff to understand service requirements and improve the quality and timeliness of performance reports.
Liaise with external stakeholders, such as NHSE and Cancer Alliance, providing necessary data and responding to performance queries.
- To adhere to all Trust / Departmental policies and procedures.
Person specification
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE
Essential criteria
- Well developed skills in a range of relevant software packages including Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, MS Project and Word.
- Well developed skills in email
- Understanding and knowledge of relational databases
- High level of data analysis and statistical skills
Desirable criteria
- Well developed skills SQL, Microsoft Access and PowerBI.
- Understanding of NHSE Cancer Targets and Performance Standards
- Awareness of Gynaecological Cancer Pathways
- Understanding of NHS datasets and data definitions
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Experience of multi task working
- Experience of extracting data from organisation wide systems
- Experience of delivering to tight deadlines
Desirable criteria
- Minimum of 2 years experience within similar role ideally within the NHS or other public sector
- EExperience of working with Cancer Data
- Experience of developing reporting mechanisms / solutionsExperience of developing reporting mechanisms / solutions
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to degree level standard (2:1 or above) or equivalent or significant relevant experience
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENTAL SKILLS
Essential criteria
- Ability to work under pressure dealing with changing and sometimes conflicting priorities
- Ability to interpret figures and present information in a meaningful manner
Desirable criteria
- Experience of interpreting and analysing national guidance / requirements and using them on an ongoing basis
- Ability to extract data from hospital systems
PERSONAL SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES
Essential criteria
- Ability to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Ability to work independently
- Ability and willingness to work flexibly and as part of a team
- Pays attention to detail
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust has a responsibility and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Every employee of the Trust has a responsibility and is duty bound always to act in the best interest of a child or adult about whom we may have concerns.
Trust policy requires the cost of DBS applications be recovered via salary. The amount of £21.50(standard) or £41.50(enhanced) can be deducted from salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement in post.
The Trust is committed to creating a well-managed,flexible working environment that supports staff & promotes welfare & development. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity;we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community.We operate Zero Tolerance to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment.We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure our recruitment & selection process is accessible to all.Flexible Working applications will be considered.
If you are disabled and have special support needs in applying for a job, attending for an interview or in undertaking any tests as part of a selection process, please contact the Trust’s recruitment team on 0151 7064666 and someone from that team will ensure that the recruiting manager is aware of your particular needs.
Please Note:new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first paypoint of the relevant band.
LWH has a responsibility & is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children, young people & vulnerable adults & for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Every employee of the Trust has a responsibility & is duty bound always to act in the best interest of a child or adult about whom we may have concerns.
Liverpool Women’s Hospital is committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. To this end, we particularly welcome applicants from racially minoritised backgrounds, who have a disability, or are members of the Armed Forces, Reservists or Veterans.
For agenda for change banded roles; salary payments will reflect the 2023/24 pay scales. The 2024/25 pay scales will be paid in October 2024 including any backpay due. Therefore should the successful applicant start in post prior to October, the salary will initially reflect the 2023/24 pay scales.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
- Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 256.6KB)
- Recruitment Documents (PDF, 834.5KB)
- Recruitment Pack (PDF, 9.7MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
NameAdam BeattieJob titleCancer Transformation & Ops LeadEmail addressadam.beattie@lwh.nhs.uk
