Clinical Performance Data Analyst

Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Job type: Full time, Part time

Organisation: Western Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: IT and Telecommunications

Reference: 48662

Are you a highly motivated and analytical professional with a passion for improving patient care and clinical outcomes? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Best Care Governance and Support team at Western Health as a Clinical Performance Data Analyst.

At Western Health, we are committed to delivering the highest quality of patient care and continuously improving clinical outcomes. As a leading healthcare organisation, we are dedicated to leveraging data-driven insights and process improvements to optimise patient care.

**Position Overview**:
As a Clinical Performance Data Analyst, you will play a crucial role in the enhancement of patient care and overall clinical outcomes through the analysis of data and the identification of opportunities for improvement. Your keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and deep understanding of healthcare operations and clinical workflows will be essential in driving meaningful change.

**Responsibilities**:

- Collaborate with the Best Care Governance and Support team to provide analytical assistance and support for performance report development and clinical audits.
- Utilise data-driven insights to identify emerging or potential flags that may represent clinical risks or poor outcomes, as well as highlight clinical performance outcomes in high-performing areas and unwarranted variations.
- Demonstrate proficiency in data extraction, analysis, and presentation to provide actionable insights to various stakeholders.
- Work closely with the Quality Systems Manager to ensure that data supporting Western Health's quality systems and Best Care Governance and Support team is reliable, contemporary, and aligned with both internal demands and external standards.
- Act as a central point for providing expert advice on all data-related matters, supporting continuous quality improvement efforts.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., healthcare administration, data analytics, public health).
- Recent practical clinical experience, preferably in an acute health service
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data to drive decision-making and process improvement.
- In-depth knowledge of healthcare operations, clinical workflows, and performance metrics.
- Proficiency in data extraction and manipulation tools.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage competing demands while adhering to deadlines.

**Why Join Us**:
This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to the improvement of patient care and clinical outcomes at Western Health. As a Clinical Performance Data Analyst, you will have the chance to work with a dynamic and dedicated team that is passionate about healthcare analytics and continuous quality improvement.

**About Us**:
Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, Mental Health & Wellbeing Services, Dame Phyllis Frost Centre as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.