Principal Information Analyst - Commissioning

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre; Bebington; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Principal Information Analyst to join the BI team to support commissioning and contracting data provision. This new post provides expert analysis and guidance on information matters related to trust-wide commissioning information.

The successful candidate will deliver analytics on commissioning, contracting and financial data flows, work closely with the Commissioning and Contracting Manager and finance colleagues, and ensure

Qualifications

• Degree in numerate / informatics or business management related subject or equivalent significant experience.
• Experience and understanding of NHS contracting and financial processes including reconciliation and negotiation.
• Evidence of relevant continued professional development in specialist informatics area.
• Professional registration with a relevant Fed-IP recognised professional body is desirable (BCS, SOCITM, IHRIM, CILIP, AphA).
• Informatics related courses and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development of the Business Intelligence framework for all Trust wide Information requirements relating to commissioning data flows, working closely with the Business Intelligence Manager.
• Taking a lead role in supporting the Trust in understanding commissioning data flows.
• To define reporting requirements within the data warehouse to support the commissioner challenges processes so they can be automated where possible.
• Produce timely and accurate briefing reports and other reports, on own initiative and on request as required. This involves analysing complex data and information from a range of sources.
• Contribute towards the design of performance improvement and business development strategies which are challenging and innovative and which address performance shortfalls.
• Be fully conversant with national and local policies, for example, Operating Framework and Specialist Commissioning rules and provide expert advice to your area of responsibility.
• Contribute to the future development work within the Business Intelligence teams
• Analysis of complex statistical information and use of SPC and similar charts.

Skills

NHS contracting knowledge

Data analysis

Information governance

Performance monitoring

Reporting and briefing

Statistical analysis

Education

Degree in numerate / informatics or related subject

Job description

NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area Business Intelligence Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 158-26-254-DIG

Site Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral Town Bebington Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 14/10/2026 23:59

In cases where we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to automatically close any vacancies prior to the specified closing date - all vacancies are capped at a sufficient number to progress to shortlisting stage; you are advised to submit your completed application form as early as possible.

Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Skilled Worker sponsorship will be assigned in line with Trust procedure. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

We are looking for a new Principal Information Analyst to join our BI team to support with our Commissioning and Contracting data provision. This is a new post due to provide expert professional advice and analysis in relation to national, local, contractual and regulatory requirements relating to Commissioning and Contracting.

The ideal candidate will be key in the delivery of analytics relating to Commissioning, Contracting and financial data flows. They will ideally be an information expert on how this data flows through the Trust and provide detailed analysis and guidance on all information matters relating to Trust wide commissioning information.

The Principal Information Analyst will work closely with the wider business intelligence team and the Commissioning and Contracting Manager, finance colleagues and the Head of Business Intelligence and wider NHS information community. They will have responsibility for the production and submission of all national and routine reporting relating to commissioning flows ensuring this is accurate, timely and fit for purpose.

Main duties of the job

• Leading the development of the Business Intelligence framework for all Trust wide Information requirements relating to commissioning data flows, working closely with the Business Intelligence Manager.
• Taking a lead role in supporting the Trust in understanding commissioning data flows.
• To define reporting requirements within the data warehouse to support the commissioner challenges processes so they can be automated where possible.
• Produce timely and accurate briefing reports and other reports, on own initiative and on request as required. This involves analysing complex data and information from a range of sources. This includes financial flows data for the Finance team and all commissioner reporting.
• Contribute towards the design of performance improvement and business development strategies which are challenging and innovative and which address performance shortfalls.
• Be fully conversant with national and local policies, for example, Operating Framework and Specialist Commissioning rules and provide expert advice to your area of responsibility.
• Contribute to the future development work within the Business Intelligence teams
• Analysis of complex statistical information and use of SPC and similar charts.

The team are mainly office based and their is an expectation of working on site for a minimum of three days a week.

Working for our organisation

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man.

Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.

Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Degree in numerate / informatics or business management related subject or equivalent significant experience
• Experience and understanding of NHS contracting and financial processes including reconciliation and negotiation
• Evidence of relevant continued professional development in specialist informatics area
• Professional registration with a relevant Fed-IP recognised professional body is desirable (BCS, SOCITM, IHRIM, CILIP, AphA)
• Informatics related courses and qualifications

Knowledge and expertise

• Experience and detailed understanding of NHS Information, Reporting and Performance Management requirements and processes
• Experience and understanding of NHS contracting and financial processes including reconciliation and negotiation
• Providing expert analysis and developing reports
• Detailed understanding of confidentiality, Data Protection and Caldicott Principals.
• Extensive knowledge of NHS Commissioning data flows, requirements, procedures and legal/regulatory requirements across complex areas including outpatients, diagnostics, pharmacy and inpatients
• Detailed understanding of financial information flows such as payments by results.
• Understanding of change and project management processes

Experience

• Substantial experience of working in the NHS or other healthcare provider
• Experience of analysing performance data and commissioning data such as PLCM, CDS
• Experience of interpreting statutory requirements and translating into local policy and procedures
• Experience of leading and motivating staff, ensuring the planning and delivery of a range of work programmes within agreed timescales
• Experience of staff management including sickness absence management, appraisal/personal development reviews and recruitment and retention
• Experience of developing strategies, business cases, policies and task specific standard operating procedures relating to Information.
• Experience of developing and delivering training tools and programmes.

The cost of processing a new DBS application is met by the successful applicant. DBS costs are recovered via salary deduction following commencement in post - further details including cost are available from the Recruitment Team. It is a Trust recommendation that candidates requiring a DBS check subscribe to the DBS Update Service - further details are available here - https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service . Candidates who withdraw post-DBS submission will be invoiced for the full cost of the check including administration fee.

The Trust takes active responsibility for meeting national guidance and legal requirements in relation to our Safeguarding Policy, including local arrangements for the protection of adults at risk.

The Trust is committed to providing high standards of both patient and staff experience. To support us in doing this the Trust, in partnership with Trade Unions has developed and embedded key values and behaviours that all staff are required to demonstrate throughout their employment. The Trust's values and behaviours support the Trust Vision 'to provide the best cancer care to the people we serve' and our Mission 'to improve health and wellbeing through compassionate, safe and effective cancer care'.

We promote and support diversity in our workforce. The Trust have staff networks such as Ethnic Diversity Staff Network, LGBTQ+ Staff Network, Armed Forces Staff Network, MAPLE Staff Network & Menopause Support Group. The Trust does not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment and has firmed up processes for reporting this, including a dedicated Freedom To Speak Up (FTSU) Guardian.

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