Julian Bennett has over 15 years of experience in the NHS as an information specialist. He has a strong understanding of NHS information systems and has held several leadership roles managing information teams. He has extensive expertise in areas such as business intelligence, performance indicators, and presenting complex information.

1. JULIAN BENNETT CV
HEAD OF INFORMATION/PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT – MHMDS Specialist
 Information@mhmds.co.uk  www.mhmds.co.uk
 07837169680
SUMMARY
Innovative information specialist with over 15 years’ experience within the
NHS. A forward thinking motivated individual who has a deep understanding of
the complex NHS information model. Strong strategic thinker and team builder.
Analysis of problem performance areas to ensure compliance with external
agencies.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Staff Management Mental Health specialist
MHMDS Version 4 Performance Indicators
Business Intelligence RiO Mental Health
Transact SQL Presenting Complex Information
EMPLOYMENT/PROGRESSION HISTORY
2gether NHS foundation trust May 2011 - On-going
Strategic Information Manger
To align the existing information into a format that will allow data migration into
RiO. This includes creating and presenting all clinical information to the wider board
and commissioners. The role also encompasses the provision of MHMDS in the new
version 4 format.
Duties Include:
To understand the entire informatics process across all services and specialties.
To maintain mandated data flows including MHMDS, HES UNIFY2 etc.
To engage with all levels of staff including directors and clinical staff.
To collate information form many separate systems into one viable data warehouse.
To manage a number information staff.
Prepare a strategic overview of all information systems.
To support and advise directors on local and national performance management.
To ensure that the addition of a new Trusts data does not adversely affect the foundation
Trusts various targets.
Present complex information in an understandable manner.
Policy engagement.
Data quality assurance.
Project involvement.
Report writing/testing/production.
Transact SQL specialist.
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2. Dorset HealthCare University Foundation NHS Trust 2011 -
2011
MHMDS Specialist - RiO
To create and implement a standalone MHMDS product that fits the requirements of
the organisation. This includes writing SQL that directly queries the RiO data
warehouse, and applying detailed knowledge of the MHMDS policy document to
local data.
Create and implement a full working version of the MHMDS (V3.5).
Test the validity of current mandated HES data flows.
Update and amend mandated HES data flows.
Advise and direct current information professionals on the complexities of the MHMDS.
Prepare the Trust for CQC and Monitor submissions that are derived from the MHMDS.
Test and create reports in Business Objects to test 3rd party products.
Implement automated data quality reporting to feed Board Reports.
Create SQL scripts that directly interrogate the back end of RiO.
Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust 2008 - 2011
Special Projects Manager
Take overall responsibility for the external reporting function within the
organisation, encompassing quality assurance. To ensure that all reporting is an
accurate reflection of actual clinical practice.
Duties Include:
• Data Migration Management.
ETL Processes Management.
Recreated the Mental Health Minimum Data Set in SQL.
Heavy involvement with preparing for Mental Health PbR (Clustering)
Trust representative for nation wide (IC) meetings.
Ensuring that the trust is compliant with the CQC performance Indicators.
Currently recreating all of the mandated (Schedule 6) CDS submission flows.
Overseeing the provision of the Trust board reports.
Manage a team of information and senior information analysts.
Engagement with local commissioners.
Policy engagement.
Applying a strategic performance view, raising the awareness of local performance.
Meeting with local directors to ensure value for money services are achieved.
Implemented reports that highlight local issues including ethnicity and demographical data.
Currently assuming additional role as a Performance Project manager.
Present complex information in an understandable manner.
Dorset HealthCare Foundation NHS Trust 2007-2008
Head of Information
Take overall responsibility for the information function within the organisation. This
includes ensuring the foundation trust remains one of the top performing mental
health trusts in the country.
Duties included:
Ensuring that the board is up to date on current and pending key performance items.
Applying a strategic information view, raising the awareness of local performance.
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3. Budget management.
Implemented Service Line Reporting (SLR) within the organisation.
Created an automated procedure to create the KP90.
Implemented the MHMDS (v3) by using SQL rather than the legacy PAS report.
Implemented the in and outpatient CDS (v6) by using SQL rather than the legacy PAS.
Trust lead for information related DSCN, new policy and policy revision.
Data quality assurance.
Data protection lead.
Caldicott representative for the directorate.
Managing 10 information professionals within the KSF framework.
RiO implementation Group.
Contact Point for many external agencies including LA’s and PCT’s
Overseeing agency specific reports including VSMR (LDPR), PAF/RAP, and BSC.
Dr Fosters lead for the trust.
Attending the Information Centre meetings across the country.
Negotiating with managers and clinicians on ensuring the trust is future proofed.
Reference costs lead for the organisation.
Ensuring that our FT trust is compliant with Monitor (Schedule 6).
Deputy Head of Information 2007-2007
Supported the Head of Information with the day to day running of the department,
also providing a reference point for information issues.
Duties Included:
Project management including planning what performance items would be needed for the
future.
Staff Management including PDR’s.
Transact SQL specialist.
Presenting reports to the various governance teams.
Creation of the information element of the Board Report.
Staff management.
Budget management.
Lead on many external required reports including Annual health check, Service User Survey,
Mental Health Inpatient Review.
Durham mapping (CPY).
Report writing/testing/production.
Presenting to various groups on clinical information.
Staff management including PDR’s.
Project involvement.
Senior Information Analyst 2004-2007
Supporting the information function with in the department ensuring deadlines are
met and ensuring quality assurance confidence.
Duties Included:
Report writing/testing/production.
Presenting to various groups on clinical information.
Staff management including PDR’s.
Project involvement.
Audit support.
Data manipulation.
Information transformation including DTS using MS SQL 2000.
PAS management.
Speciality specific support.
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4. Employment/Progression History
Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership Trust 1997-2004
iCPA and Communications Officer
2001-2004
Provide a locality based support function to aid the Integrated Care Programme
Approach (iCPA).
Duties Included:
Providing iCPA reports to various CMHT’s
Locality lead for various audits including sampling exercises (PCT)
Attending trust wide audit meetings and partake/lead on strategically sourced audits.
Knowledge point on all aspects of iCPA
Supporting and provide training to clinicians with regard to iCPA
Researching relevant media for all locality staff and present this in a useable format
Attending the Mental Health Act meetings, also attend local and trust wide iCPA meetings.
Senior Healthcare Assistant 1997-2001
To provide varying levels of support to clinically trained staff.
Roles included:
Senior Healthcare Assistant on a PICU (Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit)
Senior Healthcare Assistant for AOT (Assertive Outreach)
Senior Healthcare Assistant for an active rehabilitation unit
Control and restraint assistant
RELEVANT TRAINING/CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT
Course Title Year Attained
Founder of MHMDS online (mhmds.co.uk) 2011
UKCHIP (Level 3) 2009
ECDL Health Module 2007
NHS Management Programme (locally defined) 2006
Administering a MS SQL Server 2006
ECDL 2005
Information Governance 2005
Excel Advanced course 2005
HND in Business and Administrative Procedures 2004
Programming MS SQL Server 2004
Dealing with Unacceptable Employee Behavior 2004
Diploma in Computer Applications 2002
Promote Effectiveness of Teams (NVQ 3) 2001
Implement Therapeutic Activities (NVQ 3) 2001
Enable Individuals to access services (NVQ 3) 2001
Contribute to protection of individuals (NVQ 3) 2001
Support Individuals when in Distress (NVQ 3) 2001
Promoting Effective Communication (NVQ 3) 2001
PERSONAL PROFILE
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5. I am a confident 40 year married individual who currently resides in Bournemouth, Dorset. I
enjoy a diverse number of hobbies that include walking, dining and even MS Excel! I have been
within the NHS for just over twelve years, before I joined the NHS I owned by own roofing
company. Since this time I have enjoyed my career within the NHS. I do feel a passion for
Mental Health; however my skills are easily transferable from Mental Health to acute.
I am a strong team player and generally try to apply a bottom up management tactics; I like to
hear and share ideas within the team, as I am a strong believer of making the most of the
resources that you have.
I am very adaptable and have a constant need to learn and improve; I believe this is why I
have progressed so quickly in my career. I am incredibly motivated as I need to ensure that all
deadlines are fulfilled. I encourage a challenge and I feel that my knowledge base of mental
health information is diverse.
I feel that I have found my niche, and feel incredibly lucky that my passion for numbers and
figures can assist the service users we support.
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