Network Data Analyst | East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare service provider in the UK seeks a part-time Data Analyst to support the East of England Diagnostic Network Team. The role involves leading data projects aimed at cost improvement while ensuring compliance with NHS standards. Responsibilities include identifying cost-saving opportunities, collaborating with various trusts, and representing the network at events. The position offers flexible working and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Wide range of training opportunities

Generous pension scheme

27 days annual leave (pro rata)

NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in leading data projects within a healthcare setting.
• Understanding of NHS standards related to data management.
• Strong analytical skills to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex data projects ensuring compliance with NHS standards.
• Identify potential Cost Improvement Program (CIP) initiatives.
• Collaborate with teams to streamline reporting processes.
• Provide support to the Network Operational Director.
• Identify new opportunities for cost and value benefits.
• Represent the network at events, with occasional travel.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Data Analyst to join us within the East of England Diagnostic Network Team on a part time basis. The network team has expanded to include four diagnostic networks: Pathology, Imaging, Endoscopy and Physiological Sciences.

Diagnostic networks are advocates in creating an environment to support all our staff to develop and grow, share skills and knowledge, embrace innovation, deliver excellence and value within our transformation activities and data is a key enabler for this.

In this role you will lead specific project streams aimed at supporting Cost Improvement Programmes (CIP) at the local trust level. You will identify areas to improve quality and reduce costs and help deliver innovative opportunities for member trusts.

This post is until 31st March 2026, up to 22.5 hours per week. Internal applicants currently employed by ESNEFT will be offered on a secondment basis only.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex data projects, ensuring compliance with NHS standards and achieving cost savings.
• Identify potential CIP initiatives at the trust level, aiming for significant savings without compromising service quality.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational teams across multiple trusts to identify opportunities and streamline reporting processes.
• Provide support to the Network Operational Director in delivering various projects within the networks.
• Identify new opportunities to deliver cost and value benefits across the network's portfolio.
• Represent the network at various events, necessitating occasional travel around the East of England.

About ESNEFT

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

What we offer

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

How to apply / Additional information

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

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For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025.