Band: NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 193-7833342COR
Site: Princes House, Reading
Salary: £38,682 – £46,580 per annum (Yearly)
Closing date: 20 March 2026 23:59
Job Overview
The Data Analyst sits in the Digital Data & Technology (DDaT) Operations team, adding value for our patients through improving and developing information services across the Trust and wider health and care system. The role supports the transition from outsourced arrangements to an in‑house delivery model, working with others to achieve continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include analytical support, innovative presentation of information, development of new analyses, and ensuring high quality data for corporate reporting. You will also support health care activities, understand case mix and patient flows, and contribute to operational improvement.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
- Data Analytics & Information Provision
- Lead on Data Analysis – perform advanced data analysis, apply statistical methods, BI tools, and data modelling to generate insights supporting Trust strategic objectives across performance, quality improvement, benchmarking, and operational efficiency.
- Reporting and Interpretation – create detailed reports from complex datasets, translating raw data into actionable intelligence for stakeholders, aligning with Trust priorities.
- Data Integrity and Quality – ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of all data sources, applying quality assurance processes and maintaining high standards of information governance.
- Routine and Ad Hoc Reporting – support production of routine and ad‑hoc reports, responding to internal and external requests, meeting tight NHS and regulatory deadlines.
- Communication and Collaboration – effectively communicate complex statistical results to clinicians, operational managers, and senior executives, tailoring presentations to audience needs.
- Stakeholder Engagement – collaborate with clinical, operational, financial and performance teams to understand data needs and facilitate data‑driven discussions and workshops.
- Present Findings – lead presentation of data insights in meetings, workshops, and strategic discussions, providing clear explanations of models, trends and forecasts.
- Data Advocacy – promote a culture of good data quality and effective use across departments, guiding stakeholders in applying insights.
- Freedom of Information (FOI) Requests – support management of FOI requests in accordance with policy.
- Support for Decision‑Making & Strategic Initiatives – provide analytic support that informs strategic decisions, identify performance trends, financial impacts, and efficiency opportunities.
- Benchmarking and Performance Analysis – use national and regional datasets for benchmarking, assessing Trust performance against peers, and interpreting policy impacts.
- Scenario Modelling – use predictive modelling and forecasting to simulate outcomes for strategic decisions.
- Data Resource Management – oversee data resources, ensuring secure use of digital tools, software and platforms, complying with governance and security policies.
- Develop and Maintain Reporting Tools – use SQL, Python, R, Power BI, Tableau to develop bespoke data reporting tools, maintain and update existing systems.
- Support Data Infrastructure – collaborate with IT and informatics teams to ensure robust, scalable, secure data analysis infrastructure.
- Promote Data‑Driven Culture – support teams in leveraging data, collaborate with senior analysts and clinicians to develop a culture of data‑driven problem solving.
- Training and Support – provide training and guidance to staff on interpreting and using data, enhance data literacy among non‑technical users.
- Process Improvement – review and refine data collection, analysis and reporting processes, recommend and implement improvements.
- Information Governance – ensure adherence to governance standards, data protection policies and NHS guidelines.
- Change Control Procedures – follow formal procedures for statistical analysis changes, documenting and justifying all changes.
- Compliance with National Standards – ensure outputs meet NHS Digital and other national bodies' requirements.
- Advanced Data Techniques – employ machine learning, predictive modelling to identify trends, automate routine reporting where possible.
- System Development – contribute to Trust informatics systems, proposing enhancements for data accessibility and timeliness.
- Data Visualisation – develop advanced visualisation techniques for dynamic dashboards and interactive reports providing real‑time insights.
- Cross‑Team Collaboration & Support – collaborate with finance, workforce and operational teams to triangulate data for performance insights.
- Support Senior Analysts – assist senior colleagues in delivering high‑quality information services, supporting KPI production and improvement strategies.
- Inter‑departmental Liaison – act as key contact between informatics and other departments, ensuring seamless data flow.
- Continued Professional Development (CPD) – maintain and develop professional knowledge in data analytics, stay up to date with tools, technologies and methodologies.
- Knowledge Sharing – actively participate in knowledge‑sharing activities within the team and across the Trust.
Person Specification
Education, Qualification and Training
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
- Experience in a role involving analysis, investigation and resolution of complex statistical/analytical queries.
- Experience of contributing to Information Management policies.
- Commitment and willingness to undertake ongoing training and development.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience working within an NHS or health sector organisation.
- Experience applying NHS Data Standards and knowledge of the data dictionary.
Experience
Essential Criteria
- Excellent working knowledge of computer applications, e.g. Microsoft Excel and SQL/ Management Information Systems.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to interpret data, create reports and communicate findings to a range of stakeholders.
- Ability to demonstrate understanding of priorities.
Desirable Criteria
- Information experience gained in an Acute setting.
- Experience delivering training on technical information.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential Criteria
- Able to maintain productive working relationships with stakeholders.
- Able to present complex information to staff with limited technical knowledge, and differing levels of understanding and seniority.
- Ability to provide information reporting to a high standard.
- Able to work independently and without supervision and be responsible for own workload, assuring agreed objectives are met.
- Able to work under pressure with externally defined schedules, changing priorities and a complex and political agenda.
Staff Benefits
- Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on work‑life balance
- Annual leave – 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increases to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff.
- NHS pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Money Advice Service
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
- On‑site nursery (based at RBH)
- Full educational library services
- Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles
- Bus to work scheme
- Excellent rail and bus links
- A huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands from holidays to gadgets and restaurants to retail.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
Contact & Application Support
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342. Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Application Process
After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred third‑party recruitment system (TRAC). All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website. The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses.
Legal and Sponsorship
We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.
Other Information
The Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke‑free environment. Smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust’s sites. The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and follows safe recruitment practices to protect them.
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