Data Analyst

NHS; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare body in Newcastle is seeking a Data Analyst to manage information analytics, support directorates, and deliver key business objectives. The position requires expertise in data analysis and visualization tools, with an emphasis on NHS-specific data. The role also offers flexible working arrangements and a contract until March 2026. Interested candidates can reach out via email for informal discussions.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

High-Cost Area Supplement (if applicable)

Qualifications

• Experience using statistical techniques to analyze data.
• Ability to work with NHS specific and structured/unstructured data.
• Knowledge of counter fraud strategies and NHS organizational structure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Information Analytics Business Plan.
• Conduct complex statistical analyses and report findings.
• Provide analytical services to support the organization's objectives.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Degree in Information Technology or Data Specialism

Tools

Alteryx Designer

Microsoft PowerBI

R

Python

Tableau

Job description

The NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) is the national body responsible for all matters relating to the prevention, detection and investigation of economic crime across the NHS. Further information about our work and annual plan for delivering this is available on our website.

The Data Analyst is a role designed to provide a comprehensive information management service in support of all directorates of the organisation and external clients of the Information Analytics Team. The post holder will be responsible for delivery of the Information Analytics Business Plan, collating and organising data, and findings, across several priority projects and in response to requests from internal and external stakeholders.

Successful candidates invited to interview will be required to complete an analytical test prior to attending the interview.

This is a fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2026.

The post holder will be required to have a NPPV2.

Potential applicants can contact Ji Lamey at [e-mail] for an informal chat if you have any questions regarding the role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a significant number of applications.

Interviews will be held w/c 27th October 2025.

Previous applications need not apply.

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive information management service in support of all directorates of the organisation and external clients of the Information Analytics Team. The post older will be responsible for delivery of the Information Analytics Business Plan, collating data, and findings across several priority projects and in response to requests from internal and external stakeholders.

About us

We have offices based in Coventry, Newcastle and London and offer flexible, hybrid, office and home-based working. In addition to the advertised salary working in the London area will attract High-Cost Area Supplement where appropriate. The NHSCFA values and respects the diversity of its employees and aims to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including an invitation to the first stage of the selection process and consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability. If you are applying to undertake this role on a secondment basis you should have agreement to being released from your current role in principle, prior to submitting an application form. When you apply for this role, you will be redirected to our recruitment system TRAC. The NHSCFA does not hold a sponsor licence in respect of skilled worker visas and so is unable to employ candidates requiring sponsorship.

Job responsibilities

To work as part of the Information Analytics Team and provide support in delivering NHS CFAs business plan objectives.

Providing an analytical service to all parts of the organisation by analysing data and interpreting and reporting on the results.

Undertaking complex statistical analyses requiring accuracy, attention to detail and frequent, prolonged periods of concentration.

Communicating analytical and statistical matters to non-analytical/statistical professionals, offering advice and persuasion on statistical techniques.

Dealing with statistical and analytical queries, assessing whether analyses are robust e.g., investigating data anomalies identified during analyses.

Establishing deadlines and provide on-going communication of progress to keep projects on track and on time.

Please see full Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Significant experience of using a range of statistical, numerical, and analytical techniques to analyse data and ability to work with: oNHS Specific Data. oStructured and unstructured data. oDynamic ETL processes and scripts. oRaw data to transform into useful formats specific to a business problem. oKey transactional organisation data sets to produce products that support Performance Management Reporting and statistical insights at all levels. oKey transactional organisation data sets to produce external benchmarking products. oAppropriate mediums to visualise data to show compelling actionable products for internal and external stakeholders. oDemonstrable experience in managing deadlines and prioritising workloads.
• Experience managing sensitive data.
• A demonstrable understanding of counter fraud strategies and policies in either the private or public sector.
• A demonstrable understanding of the organisational structure of the NHS.
• Ability to work under broad direction with work often self-initiated.
• Ability to influence organisation, stakeholders, peers and colleagues on the contribution of own specialism
• Ability to build appropriate and effective business relationships across the NHSCFA and its stakeholders.
• Ability to make decisions which impact success of assigned work, i.e. overseeing results, determining deadlines Strong presentation skills and the confidence to explain and sell complex ideas to colleagues and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in an Information Technology or data specialism (or other related field) or significant equivalent experience in a comparable role.

Communications Skills

• Ability to communicate fluently, orally and in writing to present complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to build appropriate and effective business relationships across the NHSCFA and its stakeholders.
• Strong presentation skills and the confidence to explain and sell complex ideas to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Ability to form and build working relations with a wide range of people and organisations

Specialist Knowledge

• Significant technical expertise in key technologies, specifically Alteryx Designer and Microsoft PowerBI and knowledge of: oThe creation of Alteryx Designer processes to collect, organise, analyse, and migrate to data visualisation solutions. oThe use of PowerBI to produce precise meaningful dynamic dashboard reports aimed at internal and external stakeholders at all levels. oIndustry-recognised statistical methods and standards. oManagement, cleansing, abstracting, and aggregating of data alongside deploying a range of analytical studies. oManipulation and linking different data sets. oInitiating corrective actions, monitoring services to resolve problems to prevent service loss. oKnowledge of GDPR, Data Protection Act 2017, Freedom of Information Act, as well as the exemptions to these and all related confidentiality and information governance issues
• A strong understanding of the Alteryx system and its utilisation of data and outputs.
• Knowledge of using Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDIs) and Cloud environments for data analysis.
• Technical expertise in the additional following tools: ESRI, R, Python, I and Tableau.
• Knowledge of NHS data and systems or similar datasets within a comparable setting (either public sector or counter fraud).

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.