Data Analyst

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

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Job summary

C Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a data specialist to support the Neonatal Research Group with extensive SQL-based data management and PowerBI visualization. You will contribute to two major neonatal longitudinal databases and work with clinicians and analysts at Imperial College London.

The role involves maintaining data infrastructure, collaborating with IT, and preparing datasets and manuscripts for publication in a dynamic NHS research environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with data management in health services.
• Strong SQL and data handling abilities.
• Ability to develop and maintain longitudinal databases.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining UK National Neonatal Research Database (NNRD) and International Neonatal Research Database.
• Manage group data servers (Linux).
• Manage online PowerBI tools.
• Liaise with IT departments and Imperial College London.
• Provide data management support for research studies and contribute to publications.

Skills

SQL

Data handling

Analytical skills

PowerBI

Linux

Azure

Tools

PowerBI

Linux

Azure

OpenClinica

REDCap

Open Data Kit

Job description

We are an award winning organisation providing care at two main hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—and a number of community-based services across London, such as sexual health and HIV clinics.

With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities.

Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice—a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support.

Main area Research and Development Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 15 months (Post until 31st March 2028) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 289-CR-183

Site Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Town London Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum plus HCAs Salary period Yearly Closing 18/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

We are looking for an ambitious, self-motivated data specialist with strong SQL, data handling and analytical skills to help manage and develop two large longitudinal databases: the established UK National Neonatal Research Database (NNRD) and the newly established International Neonatal Research Database.

The successful candidate will join Professor Modi’s Neonatal Research Group based at the Chelsea and Westminster campus of Imperial College London. This is a multi-professional group of around 20 staff and students. The post holder will work closely with senior clinicians, other analysts, and the Senior Data Analyst. They will take a supportive role in data curation, managing and developing the databases. They will also contribute to research conducted by the Group.

Main duties of the job

• Assisting with maintaining the UK National Neonatal Research Database (NNRD) and the International Neonatal Research Database
• Managing the Group data servers (Linux)
• Managing online PowerBI tools

• Liaison as required with the IT departments of Chelsea & Westminster Hospital and Imperial College London
• Liaison as required with the Imperial Clinical Trials Unit on research projects involving electronic data

• Working closely with neonatal medicine research group staff and students

• Providing data management support for research studies using the NNRD and other databases

• Contributing to the wider work of the Neonatal Research Group
• Preparation of datasets ready for statistical analysis
• Production of data models for data dictionaries
• Contribution to the intellectual life of the department
• Contribution to the preparation of manuscripts for publication
• Active participation in meetings
• To comply with confidentiality agreements and the Data Protection Act
• Timely execution of work

Working for our organisation

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Purpose of the Post

We are looking for an ambitious, self-motivated data specialist with strong SQL, data handling and analytical skills to help manage and develop two large longitudinal databases: the established UK National Neonatal Research Database; NNRD and the newly established International Neonatal Research Database.

The successful candidate will join Professor Modi’s Neonatal Research Group based at the Chelsea and Westminster campus of Imperial College London. This is a multi-professional group of around 20 staff and students. The post holder will work closely with senior clinicians, other analysts, and the Senior Data Analyst. They will take a supportive role in data curation, managing and developing the databases. They will also contribute to research conducted by the Group.

Professor Modi and her group established the NNRD in 2007. This holds operational clinical information captured in the course of clinical care, as a national resource to support health services evaluations and research.Data in the NNRD comprise the Neonatal Data Set (an approved NHS information standard) and includes demographic details, and daily records of interventions and treatments throughout the neonatal in-patient stay, information on diagnoses and outcomes, and follow-up health status at age two-years. All neonatal units in England, Wales and Scotland submit data to the NNRD through their data entry supplier.

The appointee will also be responsible for developing and curating interactive PowerBI visualisation tools. There is ample opportunity for additional involvement in the wider areas of work of the Group, commensurate with the interests and career aspirations of the successful candidate.

This is a full-time position, but part-time applicants will be considered if they match the person specification. The post is subject to probationary review after 3 months. S/he will be expected to play a full and active role in the academic life of the Neonatal Research Group.

Key working relationships in this post will include: the Neonatal Research Group staff and students; Imperial Clinical Trials Unit; Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust Information Technology Department; Imperial College London Information Technology Department and international collaborators.

Key Working Relationships (internal):

• Members of the Neonatal Medicine Research Group
• Imperial College London Information Technology Department
• Imperial Clinical Trials Unit Research Manager
• Imperial College Healthcare NHS TrustChelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
• Other Departments within Imperial College and Chelsea and Westminster

Key Working Relationships (external):

• Health Data Research UK Team
• National and international stakeholders

Roles and responsibilities

• Assisting with maintaining the UK National Neonatal Research Database (NNRD) and the International Neonatal Research Database
• Managing the Group data servers (Linux)
• Managing online PowerBI tools

• Liaison as required with the IT departments of Chelsea & Westminster Hospital and Imperial College London
• Liaison as required with the Imperial Clinical Trials Unit on research projects involving electronic data

• Working closely with neonatal medicine research group staff and students

• Providing data management support for research studies using the NNRD and other databases

• Contributing to the wider work of the Neonatal Research Group
• Preparation of datasets ready for statistical analysis
• Production of data models for data dictionaries
• Contribution to the intellectual life of the department
• Contribution to the preparation of manuscripts for publication
• Active participation in meetings
• To comply with confidentiality agreements and the Data Protection Act
• Timely execution of work

Other Duties

• Attend relevant meetings
• Undertake any necessary training and/or development
• Other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as directed by line manager
• Observe and comply with all organisational policies and regulations, including policies and procedures on Confidentiality, Conflict of Interest, Data Protection, Equal Opportunities, Financial Regulations, Health and Safety, Information Technology, Private Engagements and Register of Interests, and Smoking
• Undertake specific safety responsibilities relevant to individual roles, as set out by the organisation

Person specification

Exp & Qualifications

• Qualifications
• Data Management Experience
• Health Service Experience

Sklls & Knowledge

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage own work load
• Familiarity with patient confidentiality issues (inc GDPR)
• EDC systems (OpenClinica, RedCap, Open Data Kit)
• Cloud technologies such as Azure
• Basic statistical techniques to analyse observational data

Personal Qualities

• Works well under pressure
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Excellent attention to detail

Important

• There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, this will be due to a high volume of applications. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please check your emails regularly (and your junk folder) as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.
• We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Right to work

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