Data Analyst | Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Foundation Trust in Doncaster is seeking a skilled data analyst to provide high-quality reporting and develop key intelligence tools. The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of NHS data definitions, proficiency in SQL and Power BI, and the ability to influence through data-driven insights. Join a dedicated team committed to enhancing service quality and achieving key performance targets.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of NHS data definitions and clinical terminology.
• Ability to lead development of timely and accurate performance reports.
• Proficiency in manipulating complex data sets from Business Intelligence warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Provide top quality reporting and dashboards.
• Use descriptive and analytical techniques to influence stakeholders.
• Develop assurance performance reporting for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Expert technical specialist knowledge of information systems

Advanced SQL skills

Knowledge of statistical techniques

Complex data extraction skills

Performance reporting

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for providing top quality outputs from existing and new data sources in the form of reporting, dashboards and user accessed tools. The post holder will be responsible for the design, development, implementation, and support of key intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI).

The post holder is required to use a range of descriptive and analytical statistical techniques, including the use of formulas in Excel spreadsheets several times a month. There will also be a requirement to influence managers and clinicians using narrative and graphic tools that explain the data and its consequences.

The post holder will provide effective assurance performance reporting to both internal and external stakeholders; this will include flagging areas of recognition or concern and ensuring there is a robust process of validation and reporting in line with defined and agreed timescales.

The post holder will provide performance support to colleagues across operational and corporate services to maintain compliance with achievement of all key targets, whether externally or internally set.

The post holder will be expected to effectively and openly engage and exchange information on their work with other colleagues in the Contracts Performance and CQUIN Team to promote joined‑up work and sharing of best practice.

Qualifications

• The post holder will have expert technical specialist knowledge of information systems, including in‑depth knowledge of NHS data definitions, clinical terminology, and coding systems. This includes a thorough understanding of the current issues facing the NHS and the role of information in this context.
• The postholder will have expert skills in complex data extraction from the Trust’s information databases, including the use of structured query programming language (SQL) and manipulation of complex data sets from the Business Intelligence warehouse, using skills at an advanced level of expertise.
• The postholder will have knowledge of statistical techniques and will ensure a robust process of validation and reporting in line with defined and agreed timescales.
• The postholder will lead for their area of responsibility in the development and delivery of a suite of timely and accurate performance reports for all levels of the organisation as directed by the Performance Manager. This includes working directly with managers and clinicians to ensure processes are in place to ensure appropriate methods of data capture and information reporting.
• The post holder will present performance information appropriate to the intended audience and proactively support the delivery of targets through targeted action planning and development of improvement trajectories.

About the Trust

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

This advert closes on Monday 3 Nov 2025.