Data Analyst

Clch; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a highly skilled Data Analyst to join the Hertfordshire Business Team for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will analyse, interpret and present information to support performance, service development and patient care across the Hertfordshire division.

The post requires data quality expertise and flexibility to work from Harpenden Memorial Hospital and other CLCH sites.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in IT or related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification in statistical theory, data analysis or similar.
• Experience in data manipulation and BI reporting in health settings.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and present information to support performance management.
• Extract and analyse patient activity data for the division.
• Provide data quality support to the division.
• Turn data into business intelligence for decision making.
• Collaborate with staff at all levels to meet deadlines.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Analytical skills

Communication

Data governance

NHS data standards

Education

Relevant degree in IT or related discipline

Postgraduate qualification in statistics/data analysis or similar

Tools

Power BI

QlikView

SQL

EMIS

System One

Job description

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Main area Data Analyst Grade Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Full time) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Job ref 824-HERTS-8367497

Site Harpenden Memorial Hospital Town Harpenden Salary £41,957 - £50,387 Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 10/11/2026 23:59

Welcome to Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH)

At CLCH, we proudly serve as a beacon of compassionate community healthcare across 14 vibrant London boroughs — Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster, Hillingdon, Sutton, and Kingston — as well as Hertfordshire. We bring care closer to home, embracing the rich diversity of these communities with dedication and heart.

Recognised as a Good provider by the Care Quality Commission and celebrated among the top NHS employers, we are united by a shared passion: empowering our community health professionals to deliver care that truly makes a difference.

We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where every member of our team feels respected, valued, and inspired—a place where fairness, kindness, and inclusion blossom. Our culture is rooted in the principles of the NHS People Plan, Our NHS People Promise, and our own strategic Equality values and objectives, guiding us to create a truly supportive and inclusive workplace.

Together, we build a caring community where the warmth we show one another shines through in every life we touch.

Job overview

CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!

We are looking to recruit a highly skilled Data Analyst to join the CLCH Hertfordshire Business Team, for a period of 12 months (up to November 2027).

You will be responsible for analysing, interpreting and presenting information to support performance management, service development, operational management and patient care in the Hertfordshire division.

The successful candidate will provide data quality support to the division. They will be providing expertise and advice to staff at all levels which will require excellent interpersonal skills. They will also be organised and able to manage workload to meet tight deadlines.

An understanding and experience of using SystmOne will be advantageous.

You will be based at our Harpenden Memorial Hospital office (Harpenden), with an expectation of you working from our BRE Science Park office (Watford), as well as any of the other CLCH sites, as and when required for service delivery.

Main duties of the job

To support the Business Team through the provision of high quality information analysis provided through advanced technical skills.

Main responsibilities include extracting and analysing patient activity data relating to the Division, support Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs) provision and meet the Trust and commissioner requirements. The essence of the role is to process and analyse data to assist Division, Single Point of Access (SPA), INT management and clinicians in decision making, modelling and monitoring, i.e. to turn data into business intelligence.

The post holder will play a key role in providing a specialist function to collate, validate, manage, analyse, interpret, and present information from a variety of sources which supports the delivery of effective clinical services.

The post holder will work with other senior members of the team in assessing the impact of changes to the NHS information agenda, in reviewing Business Groups’ information requirements, and in
efficiently implementing agreed solutions in a rapidly changing environment. The ability to work as a flexible team member is essential.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in IT or a related discipline
• Relevant postgraduate qualification in statistical theory, data analysis or similar, or equivalent experience in a related discipline

Experience

• Proficient in data manipulation, analysis and presentation of complex health activity data
• Experience of resolving complex problems and producing meaningful reports/outcome from complex dataset
• Experience of PAS systems (EMIS, System 1, etc)
• Experience of Business Intelligence reporting tools (e.g Power BI, QlikView, SQL)
• Experience of developing dashboards, monitoring key indicators for health services

Skills

• Extensive working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft reporting products (including the ability to devise complex, interlinked and macro driven models)
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills, working logically and with great attention to detail
• Knowledge of the most effective way to present information
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to interpret and communicate complex information
• Good understanding of Information Governance and of the importance of high quality data, confidentiality and security
• Microsoft Power BI knowledge
• In depth knowledge of NHS data definitions, data sets and National data flows.

Other

• Ability to be flexible and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, often working under pressure and dealing with changing and sometimes conflicting priorities.
• Ability to work on own initiative and also as part of a team in delivering agreed objectives.
• Ability to work from the various Divisional and Trust sites, as and when required.

We review all applications carefully to ensure fairness and verify references. At interview, you will be asked about your experience, so be honest and ensure all information is accurate. The use of AI during interviews is not permitted.

If you use AI or other tools to support your application, it must reflect your own skills, knowledge, and experience. Supporting information should be in your own words and include your personal insights. AI can assist with drafting but may produce generic or inaccurate content. Applications that rely heavily on AI may lack authenticity and reduce your chances of success.

CLCH Trust does not recommend relying solely on AI when completing your application.

CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:

• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
• Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
• Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.

We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.

Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust clch.nhs.uk

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.