Data Analyst

HUC; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Welwyn Garden City is seeking a Data Analyst to perform data analyses for operational insights. This role involves reporting on key services, communicating complex data, and using tools like Power BI. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' experience in data analytics and strong analytical skills. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical problem-solving skills with a logical approach.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical work to non-technical audiences.
• Experience working with large datasets from multiple sources.

Responsibilities

• Extract statistical information for reporting on performance and quality requirements.
• Investigate data anomalies and assist in resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare reports for Senior Management and Board.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Numerical skills

Statistical skills

Education

Minimum 2 years in a data analytics role

Tools

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Python

R

Job description

The role of the Data Analyst will be to perform analyses of data from multiple sources to measure and provide insight into HUC operations and performance. Having reporting ownership of a specific HUC service line, they will ensure that contractual reports are completed on time. They will be part of a wider BI team working together to develop meaningful data that is understood by our internal teams, commissioners and NHS organisations.

Main duties of the job

• Extract statistical information from key systems to assist with reporting on Local and National Performance and Quality Requirements for our Integrated Urgent Care and Primary Care Services
• Undertake detailed data analyses of various service elements to understand and track performance trends
• Highlight and investigate data anomalies and assist the BI team in resolving discrepancies
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand data content and service requirements
• Use analytics to support operational service delivery, and provide evidence for business and strategic decision making
• Utilise BI tools such as Power BI to present complex technical work to a non-technical audience in a clear and concise matter
• Create and maintain accurate documentation, such as how-to guides and mapping schemas for end users
• Prepare reports for Senior Management and Board
• Undertake daily, weekly and monthly reports as required
• Attend contract meetings with partners and Commissioners as required, to talk through processes and data and answer questions
• Deepen HUC's culture of data-driven decision making

About us

The Business Intelligence team is responsible for data relating to activity and performance, rotaing and productivity, and much more, for all HUC contracts. We work closely with clinical and operational teams and play a key role in turning complex data into clear insights that improve patient care, service efficiency and decision-making.

Job responsibilities

• Extremely strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a logical approach
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical work to a non-technical audience
• Experience working with large datasets, integrating datasets from multiple sources for a unified purpose
• Ability to extract sensitive information from databases/datasets to help understand a process or solve a problem and make informed recommendations based on detailed data insight
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to senior and Executive managers, and use tact and diplomacy to influence decision making
• Ability to scope, develop and tailor decision support tools to meet user's specification and requirements
• Excellent numerical and statistical skills

Person Specification

Technical skills

• Minimum 2 years in a data analytics role
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience using Power BI
• Experience using Python/R

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.