Data Analyst

Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Data Analyst to prepare and deliver performance reports, lead data quality improvements, and present insights. The ideal candidate will have advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities. This full-time role offers a flexible hybrid working environment, impacting hospital performance and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Excellent numerical skills under pressure.
• Ability to present data confidently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operational and performance reports.
• Lead data quality enhancements.
• Produce trend analyses for decision-making.
• Present data at performance meetings.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage workload

Job description

Overview

• As our Data Analyst, you will: Prepare and deliver daily, weekly, and monthly operational and performance reports for internal managers, commissioners, and external stakeholders.
• Act as a lead for data quality, driving improvements, reducing errors, and embedding robust processes.
• Work closely with colleagues across Finance, Business Systems, and Operations to ensure accurate and timely data reporting.
• Produce trend analyses, benchmarking, and modelling to inform senior managers and support business decisions.
• Maintain high standards of data accuracy, security, and confidentiality in line with statutory and organisational policies.
• Support across the Hospital, guiding staff to ensure consistent data entry and reporting.
• Attend and present data at monthly performance meetings, explaining insights clearly to a range of audiences.
• This is a varied role where your work will directly impact both hospital performance and patient outcomes.

Qualifications and experience

• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP and strong ability with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills with the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence in presenting data.
• The ability to manage your own workload, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• A genuine interest in data quality and a drive to continuously improve standards.

Desirable but not essential

• Experience in healthcare, NHS statutory returns, or healthcare statistics.
• Previous experience implementing data quality standards or work plans.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

This is a full-time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week in a flexible hybrid capacity.