Senior Data Analyst Does supporting world-class research and improving the lives of patients excite you? Our dynamic and internationally recognised research company Optimum Patient Care is looking for a highly motivated data analyst to join our data team. In this role you will be working alongside our research and operational teams based in Cambridge. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience within an internationally recognised research organisation involved in the analysis and dissemination of data from large-scale observational studies and pragmatic randomised controlled trials. The successful candidate will have experience of working in health research data, have a high attention to detail and strong time management skills. Primary responsibilities: Provide database support using structured query language (SQL). Advise internal team members and external clients on study database(s) content. Engage in building and maintaining data dictionaries and system technical documentation. Undertake quality checks to assure high standards of data and code. Contribute to data analyses as required for research projects. Maintain compliance with information governance and company policies. About the Optimum Patient Care Optimum Patient Care has been supporting chronic disease management and research in primary care for over 15 years. We are a not-for-profit social enterprise which provides a range of services to over 900 GP surgeries across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Our services include clinical audit and review services, IG-compliant data extraction services, and research support services. Our services are provided at no cost to participating practices and freely available to all GP surgeries across the UK. Our anonymised research database, OPC Research Database (OPCRD), is one of the largest electronic health record databases in the world for research use, with over 14 million anonymised patients.

Optimum Patient Care (OPC) is looking for a highly motivated and proficient IT Manager to join our global team. The role offers the opportunity to lead, shape and develop the IT function at OPC and entails day to day management of the network and server infrastructure resources across our group of companies. You will be responsible for the security of the company's computer systems and electronic data, the development and implementation of customised systems, and oversee all computer-related activities. You will work alongside the Operations, Technical, Data and Research teams based in the UK, Singapore and Brisbane. The position is based at our offices in Oakington, Cambridge. Please send your application to [email protected] Primary Responsibilities Work across the global teams to ensure infrastructure and systems in place to deliver high quality IT solutions Lead the planning, enhancing and implementation of the IT infrastructure strategy Keep up to date with current techniques and develop a technical strategy for the company Contribute to the continuous improvement of company deployment methodology Conduct project feasibility reviews of proposed IT developments Provide dynamic project management and leadership to ensure the successful implementation of IT projects Monitor and report on progress against agreed objectives, ensuring that issues of concern are raised in a timely manner and solutions proposed Produce, review and amend Company Policies and SOPs relating to IT infrastructure Provide reporting to the Management Team as required Maintain an asset list of IT equipment across our organisations Maintain relationships with key functions in all areas of the company Ensure continuous inventory optimisation to meet business needs Ensure that disaster recovery processes are in place and reviewed regularly Work alongside the Global Database Manager and Software Development Lead to identify and implement solutions against business requirements

The job holder will be responsible for managing OPC’s global healthcare technology requirements and for identifying, recommending, and implementing IT solutions to help drive the business to forward. Job Description Deliver IT solutions that provide competitive advantage to support the growth of the business in healthcare settings in a way that satisfies our stakeholder needs. Participate in, liaise with external expertise to form the development of the firm’s IT and software development strategy. Working closely with internal and/or external developers, provide supervision and support as required, including agreeing their objectives and work deliverables, ensuring deadlines and service standards are achieved and maintained. Pro-actively contribute to the continuous improvement of technology/business processes through identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing changes. Conduct market research with clinical system providers to outline new system solutions that will improve current and future business capability. Take responsibility for the businesses core business and healthcare systems, including administration, maintenance, and development. Maintain and develop relationships with external partners. Develop excellent working relationships with all departments within the business. Be flexible to carry out any other reasonable task as requested within the office environment.

Analyse new requirements and provide impact analysis addressing technical design and identifying individual tasks.Provide estimates for tasks undertaken both in story points and time.Complete low level design to create functionality in order to meet requirements.Contribute to technical discussions around the fulfillment of requirements.Develop and maintain code to a high standard.

Understand the client requirements and specifications of the project and code the charts accordinglyCode records by following prescribed coding standards such as ICD-9/ ICD-10 and CPTEnsure patient information are correct and appropriate signatures on all medical recordsAssign appropriate medical codes to all diagnosis and servicesFollow client specific guidelines wherever applicable & working as per client updates and coding the charts accordinglyMeet the productivity targets of clients within the stipulated timeEnsure that the deliverables to the client adhere to the quality standardsPrepare and maintain status reports