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As a Senior Information Manager at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, I lead the Data Development and Reporting Services portfolio within the Business Planning and Intelligence Directorate. I have significant operational experience, experience in tactical command, EPRR, business continuity, and incident management. With a strong commitment to the values of the NHS, my work is driven by a passion to put patients first, ensuring that every digital solution and information system I lead directly contributes to improving patient outcomes and enhancing the overall quality of care.I collaborate closely with clinical colleagues to ensure that data-driven insights and digital solutions are seamlessly integrated into clinical workflows, empowering staff with the right information at the right time. My goal is to leverage innovative technologies to support clinicians, and non-clinical colleagues across the healthcare economy in making informed decisions, while always focusing on delivering the best outcomes for patients.Key Skills:• Digital Strategy: Dedicated to developing and implementing digital strategies that prioritise patient care, ensuring that clinical systems and information platforms are designed to improve access to care, enhance decision-making, and ultimately benefit patients.• Operational Leadership: Extensive management and leadership experience. Expertise in EPRR, business continuity, and tactical command, supporting resilience and leading during critical incidents.• Advanced Analytics & Reporting: Proficient in SQL, Microsoft Azure Synapse analytics, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, R, SPSS and GIS Modelling, turning complex datasets into actionable insights for clinical teams.• Cloud & Integration: Experienced with Azure, Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Fabric, and APIs (HL7/FHIR) to enhance system interoperability and real-time data access.• Automation & Efficiency: Skilled in MS Power Platform, SharePoint and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to streamline workflows and reduce administrative burdens, allowing clinical staff to focus more time on direct patient care.• Data Governance: Strong focus on ensuring data security, governance, and accessibility. I believe good data and information governance enables us to integrate and share data effectively to enhance health outcomes, clinical pathways and clinical practice without obstruction.• Project Management: I have extensive project management experience, having successfully led multiple digital and service transformation initiatives.

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