Information Analyst, Band 4

NHS Jobs; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Information Analyst, Band 4, to provide accurate data and insights supporting clinical and business processes. The role requires strong analytical skills, the ability to present complex information to stakeholders, and to work within the Business Intelligence Unit.

The post is hybrid and includes responsibilities for statutory reporting, data quality assurance and timely delivery of high-quality information reports to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work with complex information.
• Experience using Excel for reporting and analysis.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.
• Knowledge of data quality concepts and data dictionaries.
• Knowledge of data dictionary.

Responsibilities

• Develop, prepare, validate and submit high-quality information reports by deadlines reflecting contracting, performance and operational issues.
• Perform high-level analysis, interpretation, synthesis and presentation of information for identified specialties to inform managers.
• Explain complex information to clinical and non-clinical staff, including sensitive data.
• Provide technical resilience within the team to support business continuity.
• Maintain documentation of procedures for internal validation and external audit.
• Contribute to development and design of internal reports to support objectives.
• Interpret ad-hoc FOI requests and respond to tight deadlines, including analysis and resolution.
• Provide information for auditing purposes and statutory reporting.
• Identify and highlight data quality concerns and take appropriate action.

Skills

Problem solving/analytical mindset

Working with complex information

Data quality knowledge

Data dictionary knowledge

Tools

SQL

Excel

Data Quality

Data dictionary

Job description

Go back Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Information Analyst, Band 4

The closing date is 12 October 2026

To provide accurate, concise and clear information to support the Trust in its business and clinical processes. Analyse and manipulate complex data sets and wider information issues to produce high quality information reporting, both internally to stakeholders and externally via national reporting and statutory returns.

Maintain, develop and enhance work systems to support reporting processes particularly with reference to hospital flow, and elective care. Ensure that all CCG submissions are returned on time and that the data reported is accurate. To maintain and develop the Business Intelligence's good relationship with all external agencies at all levels.

Additional working pattern details: Hybrid Working Pattern

Main duties of the job

These roles are based within the Business Intelligence Unit at Gloucestershire Hospitals Foundation Trust. The ideal candidates will have strong analytical capabilities, along with the ability to effectively communicate and present complex information to a range of different stakeholders. The candidate will need to be able to work under pressure and be able to prioritise their own workload when there are conflicting deadlines.

We are therefore looking for analysts who have a drive and passion for delivering an exemplar BI service. Individuals who are both forward thinking and solutions orientated.

About us

Business intelligence is a process, driven by technology, that analyses business data to provide information that can be actioned so that, as a Trust, we can make better-informed business decisions.

The Business Intelligence team plays a vital role in supporting the clinical divisions within the Trust by delivering comprehensive analysis and expert insights. Through operational intelligence, benchmarking activities, and strategic support for the Trust's savings plans, the team ensures data-driven decision-making that enhances efficiency and effectiveness across the organisation. As part of the Information Management and Technology (IM&T) Directorate within the Corporate Division, Business Intelligence is central to shaping the Trust's operational and clinical strategies.

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another. As a Trust with over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South-West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals.

Job responsibilities

• Responsible for the development, preparation, validation and submission of high-quality information reports to non-negotiable deadlines which reflect contracting, performance and operational issues and identify where action may be required. Identify and highlight any areas of concern with regard to data quality and accuracy and undertaking appropriate action as required.
• Responsible for high level analysis, interpretation, synthesis and presentation of information reports for identified specialties to ensure managers are advised of any potential problem areas; the information to be presented in a clear and concise manner, and where appropriate to recommend solutions.
• Participate in discussions, explaining complex and sensitive information to clinical and non-clinical staff in situations where the information may be contentious and open to different interpretations.
• To provide technical resilience within the team to support business continuity at times of staff absence and / or high workload pressure.
• To maintain appropriate documentation of all procedures adequate for the purposes of internal validation and external audit.
• Contribute to development and design of internal reports. Such reports to be relevant, produced to deadlines, and to support the Trust in meeting its objectives.
• Understand and interpret adhoc/freedom of information requests and respond appropriately to tight deadlines. This entails the analysis, investigation and resolution of complex information issues.
• Provision of information for auditing purposes.
• Provide statutory reporting and returns both nationally and for internal stakeholders.
• Identify and highlight any areas of concern regarding data quality and accuracy and undertake appropriate action as required.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Demonstration of working with complex information
• Experience using Excel
• Problem solving/analytical mindset
• Knowledge of SQL
• Knowledge/research of Data Quality
• Knowledge/research of data dictionary

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.

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

£28,392 to £31,157 a year(pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-26-T0639