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Pharmacy Clinical Informatics and Data Analyst

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Full-time
On-site
London, London, United Kingdom

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King’s College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.

We encourage all our staff to have a healthy work/life balance. In doing so, you can apply for flexible working from the beginning of your employment. We offer a range of options which are designed to suit different circumstances and priorities in line with service requirements. 

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Job overview

The Pharmacy Clinical Informatics and Data Analyst plays a key role in supporting the Pharmacy Department’s data and digital strategy, ensuring high-quality, reliable and meaningful use of data to drive clinical, operational and strategic decision-making. Working closely with pharmacy teams, IT Clinical Systems, and Trust-wide data functions, the post holder will lead on data analysis, reporting, data quality assurance and visualisation, while also contributing to the optimisation of the Electronic Health Record (Epic).

The role combines advanced analytical expertise with strong stakeholder engagement, acting as a bridge between clinical practice, digital systems and information management. The post holder will lead data-focused projects and workstreams, develop innovative reporting solutions, and provide expert insight into pharmacy performance, medicines use, and operational efficiency. Through collaboration, training and system optimisation, the role supports safer, more effective and data-driven pharmacy services across the Trust.

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  • Lead pharmacy data analysis, reporting and insight to support clinical, operational and strategic decision-making

  • Act as the main point of contact for pharmacy analytical and reporting requirements

  • Ensure high standards of data quality, validation and governance across pharmacy systems

  • Design, develop and maintain reports, dashboards and performance metrics (KPIs)

  • Use advanced analytical tools and languages (e.g. SQL, Python, Power BI, SSRS) to interrogate and present data

  • Monitor trends and performance, proactively highlighting risks, issues and opportunities for improvement

  • Lead and deliver pharmacy data-related projects and workstreams

  • Support optimisation and effective use of the Electronic Health Record (Epic), including pharmacy workflows

  • Work collaboratively with pharmacy staff, IT Clinical Systems and Trust data teams

  • Translate complex data and system information into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences

  • Support benchmarking, statutory reporting and performance management requirements

  • Maintain and contribute to the pharmacy data warehouse and data sources

  • Provide training, advice and support to pharmacy and clinical colleagues on data and Epic use

  • Contribute to audits, service improvement projects and research activity

  • Support continuous improvement of pharmacy information systems and reporting processes

 

Working for our organisation

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Pharmacy Clinical Informatics and Data Analyst is a senior analytical role within the Pharmacy Department, responsible for delivering high-quality data, reporting and digital insight to support safe, effective and efficient pharmacy services. The post holder will lead on pharmacy data analysis, data quality assurance and reporting, while also playing a key role in the optimisation and effective use of the Electronic Health Record (Epic).

Working closely with pharmacy teams, IT Clinical Systems, and Trust-wide information and business intelligence teams, the role acts as a bridge between clinical practice, digital systems and data. The post holder will lead data-focused projects, provide expert advice to stakeholders at all levels, and support performance monitoring, benchmarking and service improvement initiatives. The role requires strong technical expertise combined with excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

 

Information and Data Management

  • Act as a senior point of contact for pharmacy analytical and reporting requirements, advising on complex data requests and reporting structures

  • Develop, maintain and deliver accurate, timely and meaningful pharmacy reports to support operational, clinical and strategic decision-making

  • Design and implement data validation and quality assurance processes to ensure integrity, consistency and reliability of pharmacy data

  • Lead the specification and development of performance reports, dashboards and scorecards, including KPI and statutory reporting

  • Scrutinise and interpret data to identify trends, risks, anomalies and opportunities for improvement

Advanced Analytics and Technical Delivery

  • Perform complex data extraction, processing and analysis using tools such as SQL, Python, SSRS and Power BI

  • Maintain and contribute to the pharmacy data warehouse, including loading and managing data from Epic and related systems

  • Join and integrate data from multiple systems to produce coherent and actionable outputs

  • Support the ongoing development and improvement of analytical tools, methodologies and reporting standards

Electronic Health Record (Epic) Optimisation

  • Support optimisation of the Electronic Health Record (Epic), particularly pharmacy and medicines-related workflows

  • Work with clinical and operational users to gather requirements and feedback for system improvements

  • Review data generated by Epic to influence changes in clinical practice, workflows and operational processes

  • Liaise closely with IT Clinical Systems teams to support system maintenance, enhancements and change implementation

  • Provide training and guidance to pharmacy, nursing and medical staff on effective use of Epic

Project and Service Development

  • Lead pharmacy data-related projects and workstreams, taking responsibility for delivery, timelines and outputs

  • Contribute to service development initiatives through the use of analytics, benchmarking and performance data

  • Support audits, evaluations and improvement projects focused on medicines use, safety and service quality

  • Manage own workload effectively, balancing routine reporting with ad-hoc and project-based demands

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with pharmacy staff, clinicians, managers and corporate teams

  • Translate complex technical and analytical information into clear, accessible insights for non-technical audiences

  • Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders, including senior and director-level staff

  • Challenge and support teams in the development, interpretation and use of performance indicators

Training, Support and Professional Contribution

  • Provide expert advice and support to pharmacy and non-technical colleagues on data, reporting and information systems

  • Share knowledge and contribute to the development of analytical capability within the Pharmacy and Data teams

  • Participate actively in team meetings, planning and service development activities

  • Maintain confidentiality, comply with Trust policies, and contribute to a culture of quality, safety and continuous improvement

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  • All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
  • Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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