Information Analyst - Acute

Integrated Care System; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Macclesfield is seeking an Information Analyst to ensure data quality and support decision-making across the Trust. The ideal candidate will have experience using SQL and Python for developing ETL pipelines. This role offers a salary ranging from £31,049 to £37,796 and promotes continuous professional development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Continuous professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Knowledge of advanced statistical methods.
• Ability to analyze and present complex information.
• Experience with relational database management systems.

Responsibilities

• Extract, validate, and analyze complex datasets from systems.
• Develop and maintain automated reporting processes.
• Work collaboratively to improve data quality and compliance.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data analysis

Database management

Advanced Excel

Education

Degree or equivalent higher education qualification

Tools

SQL Server Integration Services

CHKS iCompare

Job description

We're looking for an Information Analyst (Acute) to join our forward-thinking Data & Analytics team.

In this role, you'll be responsible for the accurate and timely submission of key national datasets, with a strong focus on ensuring data quality throughout the process. You'll work closely with clinical and operational teams to extract, validate, and analyse data that supports decision-making across the Trust.

You'll use SQL and Python to develop and maintain ETL pipelines, supporting the Trust's data warehouse and helping to automate routine processes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on data work and wants to make a real impact on healthcare delivery.

We are committed to supporting your career growth with opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD). Whether it's enhancing your technical skills or broadening your knowledge in business intelligence, you'll be encouraged to reach your full potential in a collaborative and supportive environment.

The successful applicant would be working towards a Level 4 Data Analyst qualification.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

As an Information Analyst within the Trust's Data & Analytics Department, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality data solutions that inform clinical and operational decision-making. Reporting to the Enterprise Data Manager, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely submission of key datasets (e.g., CDS) and for maintaining the integrity of the underlying data.

In this role, you will:

Extract, validate, and analyse complex datasets from acute and community systems.

Develop and maintain automated reporting processes and ETL pipelines using SQL and Python.

Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Trust to improve data quality and ensure compliance with national reporting requirements.

Respond to ad hoc information requests from managers, clinicians, and external stakeholders.

Support the ongoing development of the Trust's data warehouse and related clinical information systems.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with large, sensitive datasets and contribute to the Trust's growing data capability. Your work will support better, faster decisions and ultimately help improve the quality of care for patients.

About us

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent higher education qualification or experience in the specialist role
• Evidence of further professional development e.g. advanced use of Microsoft Office, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) or Structured Query Language (SQL)

Knowledge & Skills

• In depth practical knowledge of relational database management systems
• Extensive experience of developing key performance indicators and constructing complex datasets
• Understanding of database design, creation, tables, permissions etc
• Knowledge of advanced statistical methods
• Ability to analyse and present highly complex information and to communicate complex concepts to staff from non-IT backgrounds.
• Working knowledge of performance management software such as CHKS iCompare
• Practical knowledge of SQL Server Integration Services
• In depth practical knowledge of NHS data dictionary, common datasets and NHS central returns
• Familiar with Acute and Community health services

Experience

• Use advance features of MS Excel including functions and pivot tables to manipulate and present data
• Evidence of continual professional development

Other role requirements

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

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.

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearper annum (Annex 21)