Data Analyst

The Methodist Church in Britain; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Competitive pension

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

NHS discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development

Staff networking and support groups

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Trust is seeking a part-time Band 5 Data Analyst to produce routine and ad hoc reports on access, waiting times, recovery and clinical outcomes. You will collect and validate data from multiple sources and translate findings into actionable improvements for senior leaders and partner organisations.

The role requires strong Excel skills, numeracy and the ability to monitor performance against targets. DBS check is part of onboarding; right to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent with numerical skills required.
• Experience in analysing, interpreting and presenting information.
• Familiarity with performance monitoring and data quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Produce routine daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports on access, waiting times, recovery, clinical outcomes and performance.
• Collect, validate and submit data from electronic patient record systems and other sources.
• Analyse complex information, identify trends, investigate anomalies and resolve data quality issues.
• Monitor performance against local and national targets and flag emerging risks.
• Support the development of improvement plans.
• Provide analysis for senior managers, operational teams and partner organisations.
• Present findings in an accessible way for decision making.
• Contribute to audits, benchmarking, research and service improvement projects.
• Translate analysis into practical actions and act as the trusted data contact.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numeracy

Reporting

Education

Degree or equivalent reflecting numerical skills

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

This part-time Band 5 Data Analyst sits within Oxfordshire Talking Therapies, part of Oxford Health NHS Trust. The work centres on producing routine and ad hoc reports on access, waiting times, recovery and clinical outcomes, while checking that the underlying data is accurate. The post is the go-to contact for data and performance questions, and findings go to senior leaders, commissioners and partner organisations. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not available, so applicants need existing or independently secured right to work.

What the job involves

• Produce routine daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports on access, waiting times, recovery, clinical outcomes and performance
• Collect, validate and submit data from electronic patient record systems and other sources
• Analyse complex information, identify trends, investigate anomalies and resolve data quality issues
• Monitor performance against local and national targets and flag emerging risks
• Support the development of improvement plans
• Provide analysis for senior managers, operational teams, commissioners and partner organisations
• Present findings in an accessible way so colleagues can use them in decisions
• Contribute to audits, benchmarking, research and service improvement projects
• Translate analysis into practical actions
• Act as the trusted point of contact for data and performance enquiries
• Work with the wider data team and support the Data Administrator

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent, reflecting numerical skills

Experience

• Analysing, interpreting and presenting information
• Performance monitoring
• Supporting or leading on a project
• Working as part of a team in a data or administrative service or environment, including people management

Skills & knowledge

• Advanced skills in Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
• High numeracy and strong analytical skills with a high degree of concentration
• Knowledge of performance and information processes

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK, held or secured independently
• DBS check as part of onboarding

Nice to have

• Recognised management qualification
• PRINCE2 or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of NHS national data sets
• Knowledge of the current NHS performance agenda
• Previous experience working in a healthcare environment

What’s offered

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• NHS discount across a range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Career progression and tailored individual and Trust-wide learning and development
• Staff networking and support groups