Intelligence Analyst (12 Month Fixed Term)

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Wigan is seeking a passionate individual for a data analytics role. You will support the collection and submission of NHS data and implement reporting mechanisms to improve decision-making. With responsibilities that include producing performance reports and liaising with managers, this 12-month fixed-term position offers a blend of office and home working. Ideal candidates will have strong data analysis skills and an understanding of NHS Key Performance Indicators.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Qualifications

• Passionate about data and statistics.
• Strong understanding of national and regional NHS Key Performance Indicators.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Support national and regional data submissions.
• Implement and monitor reporting mechanisms.
• Assist in providing data intelligence to managers.
• Produce weekly and monthly performance reports.
• Liaise with departments for deadlines and data interpretation.

Skills

Data analysis skills

Understanding of NHS Key Performance Indicators

Ability to adapt to new ways of working

Job description

Overview

WWL’s Analytics Team is pleased to offer an exciting 12 month fixed-term opportunity for a dynamic, forward-thinking individual to join our team within the Data Analytics and Assurance Department.

You will be passionate about data and statistics, with a strong understanding of the national and regional Key Performance Indicators of the NHS.

You will have good data analysis skills with a willingness to learn and the ability to adapt to new ways of working.

You will work both autonomously and as a part of a team supporting the Department in the collation and submission of national and regional data submissions, as well as supporting the team in migrating its data processes over to the Cloud.

We offer a flexible working policy with a blend of office and home-based working. Postholder must be able to work from office a minimum of twice a week.

This vacancy is open to all internal and external candidates. NHS Employees should ideally secure their manager’s agreement for a secondment arrangement ideally prior to applying, as this will be a condition of any offer made.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term basis for 12 months to cover an employee on maternity leave and will end after 12 months (September 2026) or when the substantive post holder returns. Whilst this post is advertised on a fixed term / secondment basis there is the potential that this post may become permanent in the future.

To take a lead role in the implementation and monitoring of reporting mechanisms to improve Management Decision Making process.

To assist in the provision of data intelligence and advice to the Divisional Director of Performance, Divisional Clinical Director, Performance Managers, Divisional Heads of Department and other managers within the relevant Directorates

To have responsibility for any intelligence produced, validated or submitted by the post holder.

Integrate into the associated division / function and work alongside performance leads, clinicians, managers, accountants to fully understand their requirements.

In conjunction with the Analytics team produce and review regular weekly and monthly performance reports and disseminate to key divisional contacts. Provide advice and support to divisional staff to aid interpretation of the reports and alerts to key managers with regards to anomalies and adverse variances.

Play a key role in obtaining divisional agreement and ownership of performance targets

Liaise with the other DAA Analysts to ensure consistent reporting of activity, performance, styles and formatting.

Produce sensitive and confidential data for ad-hoc requests. Liaising with other departments and outside agencies to ensure that all deadlines are met.

Perform complex patient-based analyses from Trust’s systems to tight deadlines.

Interpretation of national guidance/definitions and support the implementation of changes to reporting.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values.

Values

• People at the Heart
• Listen and Involve
• Kind and Respectful
• ONE Team

At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family and colleagues from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. While COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information available by contacting [e-mail] where you can also ask about how to access vaccinations.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Patrick Paine Job title: Principal Data Analyst Email: [e-mail] Telephone: [phone]