Senior Information Analyst | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a candidate to streamline report processes using SQL, communicate complex data, and develop technical solutions. The ideal candidate should have an analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and be experienced in tools like SQL and Excel. This position offers a hybrid working model, requiring on-site presence two to three days a week.

Qualifications

• Experience using information analysis techniques and tools such as SQL, Access, and Excel.
• Ability to liaise with stakeholders and translate requirements into technical specifications.
• Power BI experience is desirable, along with experience in NHS data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and streamline regular report processes in SQL.
• Communicate and visualize complex data effectively.
• Lead development of technical solutions for organization.

Skills

Real eye for detail

Analytical mindset

Excellent communication skills

SQL proficiency

Access experience

Excel (including Pivot Tables)

Power BI experience

Job description

Overview

Working at MFT means contributing to one of the NHS’s most progressive IT departments. MFT is delivering real time information and cutting edge technology to patients and staff, including the enterprise Electronic Patient Record (Hive) and data warehousing and business intelligence to support decision making for clinical and operational staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop, automate and streamline regular report processes in SQL, including current statutory and operational reports.
• Communicate and visualise complex data to develop a shared understanding of the health and care environment.
• Lead on the development of technical solutions to support the organisation, working within the Analytics and Insights team and collaborating with colleagues across Information Services and Data Assurance.
• Contribute to a performance-focused culture where safety, effectiveness and patient experience are delivered through high-quality performance information, analytical interpretation, benchmarking, forecasting and intelligent modelling.
• Liaise with stakeholders to interpret requirements and transform them into technical specifications.
• Support the creation and delivery of information to enable evidence-based decision making for clinical and operational staff.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Real eye for detail and an analytical mindset with excellent communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to liaise with stakeholders to interpret requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Advanced technical knowledge in a range of IM&T areas.
• Experience using information analysis techniques and tools such as SQL, Access, Excel (including Pivot Tables).
• Power BI experience is desirable.
• Experience of working with NHS data is desirable; exceptional candidates without NHS experience will be considered.
• Hybrid working model: on-site two to three days per week.

About MFT

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn. We bring together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond to provide an integrated health and social care system. We champion collaborative working and transformation, with a workforce of around 30,000 and a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Diversity & Equality

MFT is committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and eliminating unlawful discrimination. All individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you have special requirements to help with your application, please email [e-mail].

This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Sep 2025.