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The Assistant Information Analyst provides analytical support to more senior Analysts and other Health Informatics staff. This will involve assisting in the maintenance of databases and carrying out data entry. It will also involve assisting in the provision of information and reporting based on established data sets. This is a progressive role involving significant personal development to move into more senior roles.

A Clinical Coder will provide comprehensive, accurate and timely information for the organisation through the process of clinical coding. This will involve abstracting and analysing complex information from patients' case notes or other relevant sources, and translating medical terminology into clinical codes according to instructions.

A Clinical Coding Manager will have responsibility for the management of the clinical coding department/team and overall responsibility for the accurate and timely completion of coded clinical data. They will also have responsibility for ensuring that there are comprehensive and effective procedures in place for the consistent provision of quality clinical information.

A Clinical Coding Support Worker will provide administrative support to the Clinical Coding team and ensure that all uncoded case notes are located and delivered to the Clinical Coding team.

A Data Quality Manager provides advice, training and direction to the information management team/department, in relation to operational and strategic information requirements. This will include the development and implementation of a Data Quality Strategy, and the provision of a comprehensive Data Quality Service.

A Data Validation Officer will assist with the timeliness, accuracy and quality of data registered for a specialist service. The Data Validation Officer will be required to carry out routine audits and QA checks of data collected and submitted to the specialist service. They are also likely to be tasked with the collection of additional data items for registration and other studies as required.

A Data Warehousing Manager is involved in ensuring the capacity and future robustness of databases and data warehousing. This includes the quality assurance and validation of data contained within defined data standards. It will also involve ensuring that hardware/software updates are managed and implemented effectively.

A Director of Informatics will plan, direct, manage and lead the development and delivery of the Informatics service. The Director of Informatics will be responsible for the development and implementation of strategy and policies for the Informatics service. The Director of Informatics will also be accountable for ensuring the effective management of Informatics resources, policy and strategy development.

An Entry Level Apprentice in the area of information management will be able to assist with a variety of duties. These may include helping with the inputting of data, maintaining databases and supporting communications. The role should give the individual a well rounded view of work streams in the information management arena.

The Head of Clinical Coding Services is likely to work with other heads of services (e.g. information management) in the strategic development of the clinical coding function and the improvement of clinical coding standards. The role is likely to be organisation wide ensuring departmental adherence to national guidelines and local policies and procedures through education, auditing and training.

The Head of Information will generally have responsibility for the delivery of high quality, timely and accurate management and clinical information. They will also support the development and delivery of strategic information requirements, within both corporate and clinical information areas. They will also have overall responsibility for Information Governance.

The Head of Information will also have management responsibilities for budgets, people and resources.

The Head of Information Services is responsible for the overall delivery of high quality, timely and accurate data and information. This will involve leading and managing staff involved in corporate recording, business intelligence, clinical coding, data quality assurance and information management.

A Health Economist will generally be responsible for investigating how resources are used in health care, and will aim to maximise the effectiveness of investment across the health economy. They will provide health economics and modelling expertise to the organisation and other stakeholders, deliver and/or commission research projects, commission external expertise, contribute to policy development and decision-making, and develop the use of applied health economic tools. They will present complex economic analyses to a range of stakeholders to gain commitment and understanding, and are expected to contribute to training and CPD development. Strong communication and collaborative skills are therefore a requirement.

An Information Analyst provides analytical support to clinicians and managers in order to facilitate clinical decision making, service development and performance management within the organisation(s). This will involve the production of data, information and intelligence using a variety of IT tools and analytical techniques.

An information assistant is involved in the routine input and use of data on databases and IT systems. This will include day-to-day validation of data and contributing to the quality of data and information. The information assistant may also be involved in a number of other duties such as ordering supplies, using office equipment and obtaining routine data.

An Information Assurance Manager provides assurances that the security, confidentiality and integrity of data and information is maintained. NHS organisations need robust information security management arrangements for the protection of their patient records and key information services, and to comply with legal and regulatory requirements (e.g. Freedom of Information Act, Data Protection Act, ISO 27001). Without effective security, NHS information assets may become unreliable and untrustworthy, may not be accessible where or when needed, or may be compromised by unauthorised third parties. The Information Assurance Manager is responsible for the implementing, maintaining, monitoring and improving the organisation's Information Security Management System (ISMS). They will also have leadership, line management and budgetary responsibilities.

An Information Development Manager will work in conjunction with colleagues within an information team/department and be responsible for the delivery of high quality, timely and accurate management information. This will include the development and delivery of strategic information requirements including National Service Frameworks, Data Accreditation, Waiting Times data and Information Security.

An Information Governance Assistant provides technical and administrative support to other members of staff working within Information Governance. This will include all matters relating to Information Governance e.g. data protection and freedom of information legislation and information security.

An Information Governance Manager leads the development and co-ordination of effective Information Governance within an organisation(s). Information Governance is the way in which the health sector handles organisational information - in particular the personal and sensitive information of patients and employees. It allows organisations and individuals to ensure that personal information is dealt with legally, securely, efficiently and effectively, in order to deliver the best possible service.

An Information Governance Officer provides managerial and technical support for information governance within an organisation(s). Information Governance is the way in which the health sector handles organisational information - in particular the personal and sensitive information of patients and employees. It allows organisations and individuals to ensure that personal information is dealt with legally, securely, efficiently and effectively, in order to deliver the best possible service.

An Information Officer will support the provision of data and information for organisational purposes and to meet national/legal requirements. They will need to be able to use existing database systems for the entry, validation and extraction of information. They will also need to disseminate statistical information and results using a variety of methods.

An Information Security Manager is responsible for the security, confidentiality and integrity of data and information, and for maintaining compliance with information security standards. They will maintain, monitor and test information security systems, and take part in system audits. In addition, they will work to persuade senior managers and officers to comply with security standards and will train ICT staff and systems administrators.

An Information Specialist provides analytical support in specialist and focussed service areas such as Mental Health, Acute Care, Community Care, Contracting and Commissioning. This will involve the production of data, information and intelligence using a variety of IT tools and analytical techniques. It will also require knowledge of specified datasets relevant to the specialist area in which the individual is working.

A Principal Information Analyst is a higher level analyst with advanced technical and professional skills. The role is likely to involve interpreting strategy and policy to identify suitable analytical approaches, carrying out complex analysis, advising informatics teams on current innovations and helping to find solutions to challenges in analytical requirements.

A Principal Statistician will lead and develop an efficient information, analysis and reporting service. They will take responsibility for ensuring that quality data and information is available to support health services. The Principal Statistician will have primary contact with internal staff, external organisations and the public on all information issues.

A Registration Officer will contribute to the accurate and timely validation, coding and processing of registration data, data abstraction and audit. Registration will be undertaken to agreed National and International standards. A Registration Officer will apply coding International rules together with the rules of the appropriate classification for recording treatment.

The Registration Officer is also likely to be involved with the collection of additional data items for registration and other studies as required.

A Registration Team Leader will manage the day to day work of the Registration service to ensure the accurate and timely validation, coding and processing of registration data/data abstraction and audit, this role will be undertaken in conjunction with registration and validation duties. They will also ensure that registration is carried out to agreed National and International standards. In addition, they will be involved in applying coding according to International Classification for Diseases.

A Registration Team Leader may also be involved with managing and designing the collection of additional data items for R& D studies.

A senior information analyst will support the development and provision of a comprehensive information service. They will provide technical expertise in the analysis, interpretation and presentation of complex data/information to managers and clinicians. They will also provide data/information to external stakeholders to ensure the organisation is able to meet its national commitments and mandatory requirements.

A senior information analyst is also likely to have responsibility for managing staff and resources.

A Senior Statistician will take the lead in the complex analysis of data and information requirements for a service. The Senior Statistician will be expected to work as part of the statistical team by analysing data and information using recognised statistical techniques, interprets results and reports using all available media. They will also provide advice and guidance on statistical issues to users of the service.

A Statistician will generally work as part of the statistical team by analysing data using recognised statistical techniques, interpreting results and reports using all available media. They will also provide advice and guidance on statistical issues and reports to users of the service.