Data Science Analyst | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Data Science Analyst at Band 5 to join the Data Science team. You will apply data science techniques, work collaboratively, and deliver high-quality outputs to support clinical and corporate decisions.

The role emphasizes effective communication, project management, stakeholder engagement and governance across the team. You will lead the use of information to inform decisions and promote the responsible use of data across

Qualifications

• Delivery of accurate, timely, value-added analysis to meet data-driven Trust requirements.
• Development of quantitative and qualitative indicators to support clinical and corporate divisions.
• Provide expert support to underpin project work and decision making.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of accurate, timely, value-added analysis to meet the requirements of a data driven Trust.
• Proactively developing indicators to support clinical and corporate divisions.
• Information lead for a designated area to underpin project work and decision making.
• Promote effective use of information and reports managed by the Data Science team and wider BI department.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Job description

Data Science Analyst | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Company: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

This is an opportunity to apply for a position within the Data Science team. The successful candidate will be recruited at Band 5 where they will use Data Science techniques and tools, whilst applying them and working collaboratively within the Data Science team.

They will demonstrate effective communication and demonstrate the application of excellent project management, stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills. Alongside this, the candidate will demonstrate the leadership and skills required facilitate the governance of Data Science throughout the team and deliver high quality and accurate outputs.

Responsible for the delivery of accurate, timely, value-added analysis to meet the requirements of a data driven Trust.

Proactively developing both quantitative and qualitative indicators to support the requirements of the clinical and corporate divisions.

To be the information lead for a designated area and provide expert support to underpin project work and decision making for the needs of a modern NHS. To promote the effective use of information and reports managed by the Data Science team and wider Business Intelligence department.

Closing date of applications: 4th November 2026

Interview date: 16th November 2026

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.