Senior Analyst | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

ESHT; Hastings; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a talented Senior Business Support Analyst to undertake critical analysis on NHS datasets. The ideal candidate will have advanced Excel and SQL skills, along with a proven track record in information provision. This impactful role requires attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to provide reports for operational and clinical colleagues. Benefits include NHS pension scheme enrolment and staff development opportunities.

Benefits

Staff development opportunities

Enrolment in the NHS pension scheme

Access to onsite nurseries

Staff restaurants

Free psychological support through Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite parking for £50 a year

Qualifications

• Proven track record in specialist information provision and analysis.
• In-depth specialist knowledge of NHS datasets and definitions.
• Eye for detail and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and SQL.
• Experience developing online reporting platforms such as Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking analysis on internal and external datasets.
• Providing operational and clinical colleagues with information for decision-making.
• Responding to ad-hoc requests in a timely manner.

Skills

Proven track record in specialist information provision and analysis

In-depth specialist knowledge of NHS datasets and definitions

Eye for detail and excellent interpersonal skills

Advanced Excel skills

SQL

Experience developing online reporting platforms such as Power BI

Experience with SSRS

Job description

Opportunity

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a talented health care analyst for the role of Senior Business Support Analyst.

Key responsibilities

We are looking for someone who has a proven track record in specialist information provision and analysis which is supported by an in-depth specialist knowledge of NHS datasets and definitions, has an eye for detail and excellent interpersonal skills, is proud of their work and ensures everything is fully documented in order to drive reporting and analysis developments through advanced Excel skills and SQL. This is an important and impactful role, undertaking analysis on internal and external datasets to provide operational and clinical colleagues with the information required to inform key decisions for operational planning and administering patient care. The successful candidate will work within a team environment and will be responsible for providing a range of reports and returns, as well as responding to ad‑hoc requests in a timely manner.

Required skills

• Proven track record in specialist information provision and analysis
• In‑depth specialist knowledge of NHS datasets and definitions
• Eye for detail and excellent interpersonal skills
• Advanced Excel skills and SQL
• Experience developing online reporting platforms such as Power BI; SSRS is an advantage

Benefits

• Staff development opportunities
• Enrolment in the NHS pension scheme
• Auto‑enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service
• Access to onsite nurseries
• Staff restaurants and accommodation
• Free psychological support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite parking available from £50 a year

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Advert closes on Monday 10 Nov 2025