Band 7 Data Analyst

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in the United Kingdom is looking for a talented data analyst to join their reporting and systems team. This role involves delivering complex reports, building impactful dashboards, and improving data quality across NHS employee systems. Candidates should possess advanced skills in Excel, SQL, and Power BI, along with a degree in Systems Analysis or related field. The position offers a permanent contract with a salary range of £53,751 to £60,651 per annum, and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver reports in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working within NHS employee systems for data analytics.
• Capable of addressing complex data sets with analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver business as usual reporting requirements to aid service delivery.
• Build dashboards and visualisations to bring data to life.
• Deep dive into complex data sets to uncover trends and insights.
• Deputise for the Reporting and Systems lead as required.

Skills

Advanced Excel

SQL

Power BI

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Systems Analysis and Design/Computer Science

Tools

NHS systems (TRAC, ESR)

Job description

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented data analyst to join the NLPSS Reporting and systems team responsible for reporting, analytics and systems management and development required across the NLPSS service offering including but not limited to Recruitment and Occupational Health. The shared service is continually developing, and this role will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to help formulate our direction and strategy using their expertise and a can‑do attitude. We are looking for a proactive self‑starter with excellent interpersonal skills willing to innovate and work collaboratively to meet service requirements. The successful candidate will have proven delivery experience in a complex reporting and systems environment, with advanced Excel, SQL and Power BI skills used alongside other tools to ensure optimal delivery of requirements. Ideally you will have experience of NHS employee systems like ESR, TRAC and G2. Meticulous attention to detail, problem solving skills and a flexible approach to providing advice, guidance and training to improve data quality are essential. We operate office and remote working in a friendly and caring office environment with a strong employee network to ensure we maintain our mission to 'Deliver excellent patient care through an outstanding employee experience'.

Responsibilities

• Deliver business as usual reporting requirements to aid service delivery and monitor performance.
• Build dashboards and visualisations to bring data to life.
• Deep dive into complex data sets to uncover trends, anomalies and insights.
• Design and run experiments to test hypothesis and measure impact.
• Drive data quality improvements working collaboratively with all colleagues across NLPSS, partners and external suppliers.
• Deputise for the Reporting and Systems lead as required.

About the Organisation

North London Partners Shared Services is an innovative NHS shared service business unit dedicated to providing our corporate services at scale across London. A partnership of 8 Trusts, our vision is to redefine our corporate services around the user experience, using technology to support innovation in service delivery. Our simple vision is to deliver an 'excellent patient care through an outstanding employee experience' and we need the most innovative, creative and caring people from outside and inside the NHS to deliver our mission.

Details

• Date posted: 10 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £53,751 to £60,651 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 391‑RFL‑7587128‑B
• Job locations: Enfield Civic Centre, Silver Street, Enfield, EN1 3XA
• Interview week: 5th Jan 2026
• We anticipate a high volume of applications for this role. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application as soon as possible.

Communication

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including delivery of presentations.
• Ability to communicate complex issues in a simplified way to meet audience requirements.

Experience

• Working experience of NHS systems, ideally employee related such as TRAC, ESR and Occupational Health.
• Self‑starter, motivated, able to work from own initiative, flexible and responsive to change.
• Proven ability to produce and maintain accurate and timely regular and ad‑hoc reports to meet business requirements.

Desirable

• Project management qualification, Prince 2, MSP or other.
• Experience of working in a project matrix environment.

Analytical

• Highly numerate with advanced knowledge and skills in all MS office applications including Excel.
• Proficient in formulation and development of analysis and visuals using SQL and Power BI.
• Experience of conducting detailed analysis of complex data sets or processes to identify root causes and solutions.
• Demonstrable experience of sustaining meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Degree in Systems Analysis and Design/Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer Details

• Employer name: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Enfield Civic Centre, Silver Street, Enfield, EN1 3XA
• Employer's website: https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)