Business Analyst

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled Business Analyst to join the Business and Performance team, reporting on data to support clinical services and large contracts. You will apply forecasting, population health insights and performance reporting to drive improvements.

This full-time, hybrid role offers training and development, with a mix of home working and on-site work at headquarters.

Qualifications

• Proficient in data analytics and reporting using BI tools.
• Relevant degree or equivalent in business/management or numerate discipline.
• Experience with healthcare data analytics and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high data quality and provide performance information to services.
• Deliver business and project support to senior colleagues and management.
• Maintain information systems to analyse and process data from multiple Trust systems.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to support operational practice and KPI targets.
• Develop project documentation and coordinate actions for service improvements.

Skills

Power BI

SAP BusinessObjects

MS Office

Data analytics

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/management or numerate discipline

Tools

Power BI

SAP BusinessObjects

Job description

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Business Analyst

The closing date is 16 November 2026

Are you an established Business Analyst who has worked to report and support a variety of services? Our friendly and dynamic Business Analyst team are looking for you to join them.

As a Business Analyst you will work as part of a unique Business and Performance team spanning corporate and operational services who are responsible for monitoring, reporting and supporting clinical services to deliver large contracts. A degree of business acumen is desired but not essential as ongoing training will be given. It's essential that you possess an in-depth knowledge of using and interpreting data to identify efficiencies using forecasting, population health and predictive analysis.

You will help bridge the gap between data performance by engaging with services to help deliver and support service improvement and performance management. A flair for accuracy and attention to detail, numbers, patterns and trends as well as people skills are essential to take forward changes in line with the principles of performance monitoring. In-house training is also available with development opportunities.

The Business Analyst post is a full-time position, with a mix of home working and on-site based working at headquarters, however alternative arrangements could be discussed. We promote and support a hybrid approach to work and would consider flexible hours to meet the needs of the service.

Post holder will be required to occasionally attend face to face meetings so access to a car is essential.

Main duties of the job

This role plays a major part in ensuring a high level of data quality is achieved, and performance information is available for services to understand how they are performing to affect change.

Delivering a high standard of business and project support to senior colleagues and assist the management team with the implementation of service improvements and developments across the Trust.

You will be responsible for maintaining information systems to analyse and process a range of data. This will include the interpretation and monitoring of information from multiple Trust systems to comply with contracts and service standards/improvements.

Work closely with clinical staff, to support efficient operational practice contributing to the achievement of key performance indicator, activity and compliance targets. You will support the culture change associated with new and changing targets, providing feedback and information to senior management and clinical teams.

Assist in the development of project documentation and present materials to groups of people, including clinical and non-clinical staff at all levels. Co-ordinate and manage initiatives and action plans. To support clinical services to deliver multi-million-pound contracts.

Organise and manage workload on a daily basis to meet competing demands and deadlines.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.

Job responsibilities

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [e-mail]

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Training

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with strong keyboarding skills and experience using spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
• Relevant degree or equivalent in a business/management or numerate discipline or equivalent experience in similar role
• Experience using data analytics and business intelligence platforms, such as Microsoft PowerBI and SAP BusinessObjects, to analyse and interpret data.
• Experienced in preparing and presenting complex reports while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, standards, and regulatory frameworks.

Personal Qualities/Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively, as well as influence, persuade, and negotiate confidently with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Proven organisational skills
• Ability to apply relevant statistical techniques to data sets

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively

Additional Requirements

• Subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust businessLevel 1* or Level 2*

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.

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust