Business Intelligence Analyst

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279); Remote; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust is looking for a Business Intelligence Analyst to develop data analyses and reporting to support healthcare services. The ideal candidate will have a relevant master's degree and significant experience in data analysis within a healthcare setting. Skills in communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement are essential. This role offers competitive pay and the opportunity for flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Masters in data analysis, business intelligence or related field is required.
• Continuous professional development evidence is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of data flows and reporting.
• Support services across multiple specialities.
• Engage with clinical and senior staff.

Skills

Data analysis

Business intelligence

Communication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Relevant master's or equivalent experience

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Business Intelligence Analyst

The closing date is 11 January 2026

NHS England funds the Internal Medicine Strategic Network (IMSN) and the Neurosciences and Trauma Strategic Network. We are in the early stages of building skilled, multidisciplinary teams to lead transformation across specialised services. This is a formative phase that offers the opportunity to help shape how the Strategic Networks operate and deliver impact across Internal Medicine, Neurosciences, and Trauma specialties.

Main duties of the job

As a Business Intelligence Analyst, you will lead the development of data flows, analysis and reporting that underpin planning, performance and improvement across specialised pathways. This is a cross-network role supporting both the Internal Medicine Strategic Network and the Neurosciences and Trauma Strategic Network, offering a diverse and impactful portfolio across multiple specialities.

About us

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack

Job responsibilities

Please review the attached job description and information pack for comprehensive details and responsibilities.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Relevant masters or equivalent experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or a related field.
• Professional qualification in data management or business intelligence is desirable.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Facilitation training

Experience

• Significant experience in data analysis and quality monitoring within a healthcare setting.
• Proven track record of leading and supporting service improvement and redesign projects.
• Experience engaging with multiple stakeholders, including clinical and senior staff.
• Experience managing or contributing to budgets and ensuring efficient resource use.
• Experience of working as part of a project team to deliver new models of care
• Experience of working across multiple organisations to deliver change
• Experience of coaching staff to deliver projects or changes

Communication

• Capable of conveying and interpreting highly complex, sensitive, or contentious information.
• Skilled in presenting highly complex information to large groups, ensuring clarity and understanding despite potential barriers.

Personal Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to extract, interpret, and present complex qualitative and quantitative data.
• Skilled in developing reports using advanced spreadsheet and database functions.
• Competent in performance analysis, capacity/demand modelling, and option appraisal.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate new ways of working and facilitate collaborative approaches.
• Capable of formulating and adjusting plans to meet organisational goals.
• Results-oriented and able to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to identify and manage financial and non-financial benefits.

Behavioural Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to championing diversity and equality.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)

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.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

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£47,810 to £54,710 a yearPer annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,Job share,Flexible working,Home or remote working

Reference number

279-7635033-DEC25

Job locations

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