Data Analyst

DataAnalystJobs; Oxford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Discount

Competitive pension

Cycle to work

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Trust is seeking a part-time Data Analyst (Band 5) to turn complex data into meaningful insights that inform performance, outcomes and decisions. You will produce routine and ad hoc reports, monitor key measures, and investigate data quality issues, collaborating with the data team and stakeholders.

You will communicate findings to senior leaders and partners, supporting audits, benchmarking and service improvement.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent reflecting numerical skills.
• Highly numerate and good analytical skills.
• Knowledge of performance and information processes.

Responsibilities

• Producing routine daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports on access, waiting times and outcomes.
• Collecting, validating and submitting data from electronic patient record systems and other sources.
• Analysing information, identifying trends, investigating anomalies and resolving data quality issues.
• Providing clear analysis for senior managers, commissioners and partner organisations.
• Monitoring performance against targets and helping develop improvement plans.
• Presenting findings in an accessible way to inform decision-making.

Skills

MS Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in numerate field

PRINCE2 or equivalent

Management qualification

Job description

Job summary

Are you an analytical, proactive and collaborative professional who enjoys turning complex data into clear, meaningful insight?

Oxfordshire Talking Therapies is looking for a part-time Data Analyst to play a key role in helping our service understand performance, improve outcomes and make well-informed decisions for the people we support.

In this varied Band 5 role, you will produce high-quality routine and ad hoc reports, monitor key measures including access, waiting times, recovery and clinical outcomes, and investigate data quality issues to ensure information is accurate, timely and useful. You will also contribute to audits, benchmarking, research and service improvement projects, helping to translate analysis into practical actions and clearly communicating findings to senior leaders, colleagues, commissioners and partner organisations.

You will be a trusted point of contact for data and performance enquiries, working closely with the wider data team and supporting the Data Administrator.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical and Microsoft Office skills, a keen eye for detail and the confidence to engage with people at all levels.

Main duties of the job

As Data Analyst, you will play a central role in ensuring that Oxfordshire Talking Therapies has accurate, timely and meaningful information to support service delivery, performance and improvement. Your main duties will include:

• Producing routine daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports covering key areas such as access, waiting times, recovery, clinical outcomes and service performance.
• Collecting, validating and submitting data from electronic patient record systems and other information sources.
• Analysing complex information, identifying trends, investigating anomalies and resolving data quality issues.
• Providing clear and responsive analysis for senior managers, operational teams, commissioners and partner organisations.
• Monitoring performance against local and national targets, highlighting emerging risks and supporting the development of improvement plans.
• Presenting findings in an accessible and engaging way, helping colleagues understand what the data means and how it can inform decision‑making.

About us

Please note that this role will require us to undertake a DBS check as a part of your onboarding.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent reflecting numerical skills

Desirable

• Recognised management qualification
• PRINCE2 or equivalent experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced skills in MS Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Highly numerate and good analytical skills requiring a high degree of concentration.
• Knowledge of performance and information processes

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS national data sets
• Knowledge of current NHS performance agenda.

Exper

Essential

• Experience and evidence of analysing, interpreting and presenting information.
• Experience of performance monitoring.
• Experience and evidence of supporting or leading on a project.
• People management / working as part of a team in a data or administrative service and/or environment.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a healthcare environment.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Abell House

Slade Site

Oxford

OX4 4RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk