Clinical Data and Insights Specialist

Outpatient Network; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical insourcing provider in the UK is seeking a Clinical Data and Insights Specialist to enhance data management and analysis capabilities. You will be responsible for managing clinical data, ensuring compliance with NHS standards, and providing actionable insights. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and proven experience in healthcare data management. The role offers the opportunity to drive improvements in patient care and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Professional certifications in data analysis or healthcare informatics.
• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Health Informatics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage the collection and processing of clinical data ensuring compliance.
• Analyse datasets on patient outcomes to recommend improvements.
• Develop dashboards and reports to communicate insights.
• Collaborate with NHS Trusts for data-driven patient management.

Skills

Data analysis

Visualisation

Data governance

Technical expertise in data tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science or related field

Professional certifications in data analysis

Job description

Outpatient Network is a dynamic clinical insourcing provider partnering with NHS Trusts across the UK to deliver high-quality outpatient, diagnostic, and elective services. We are seeking a skilled Clinical Data and Insights Specialist to enhance our data management capabilities. This role focuses on collecting, processing, and analysing clinical data related to patient information, surgical outcomes, clinical and outpatient activity, and diagnostics. You will ensure data governance and compliance, provide actionable insights to identify future bottlenecks and opportunities, and develop tools such as clinician logbooks and KPI metrics. This position supports our commitment to improving patient pathways, reducing waiting times, and aligning with NHS standards.

The successful candidate will play a key role in transforming raw clinical data into meaningful insights, fostering innovation in healthcare delivery.

Main duties of the job

• Manage the collection, processing, and secure storage of clinical data, ensuring full compliance with GDPR, CQC regulations, NHS data standards, and governance protocols.
• Analyse datasets on patient pathways, surgical outcomes, discharge rates, PIFU (Patient Initiated Follow-Up) rates, diagnostics, and other metrics to forecast bottlenecks, highlight benefits, and recommend improvements.
• Develop creative data presentations, including dashboards, reports, and visualisations, to communicate insights effectively to NHS clients and internal stakeholders.
• Create and maintain clinician logbooks, business-wide KPI performance metrics, and custom analytics tools to track operational efficiencies.
• Collaborate with NHS Trusts to provide data-driven support for end-to-end patient management, quality assurance, and service optimisation.
• Utilise real-time analytics to drive continuous improvement, aligning with initiatives like Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT).
• Offer technical expertise in data tools, integrating sources and resolving issues to maintain seamless operations.

About us

Outpatient Network provides specialist-led insourcing solutions to NHS organisations, covering specialties including audiology, cardiology, ENT, general surgery, gastroenterology, gynaecology, orthopaedics, respiratory and sleep services, and urology. We focus on patient-centred care, reducing waiting lists, and enhancing access to services while adhering to the highest standards of quality and governance. Our team is dedicated to innovation, using data to drive better outcomes for patients and healthcare providers.

Qualifications

• Professional certifications in data analysis, healthcare informatics, or related areas, Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Health Informatics, Statistics, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

Experience

• Proven experience in data management, analysis, and visualisation within a healthcare or clinical environment (e.g., NHS or equivalent).
• Background in clinical insourcing, outpatient services, elective care pathways, or NHS data systems (e.g., EPR, PAS).

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.