Trainee Information Analyst

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a curious Trainee Information Analyst (Band 4) to join our Business Intelligence team. You’ll gain hands-on experience turning data into clear, meaningful reports while working toward a Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship.

You’ll learn SQL, data analysis and visualization, receiving structured learning and support from experienced colleagues to help improve services across the Trust.

Qualifications

• Good general education with Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Desirable SQL knowledge and ability to learn programming.

Responsibilities

• Be enrolled on a structured accredited learning programme toward a Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship.
• Assist in delivering BI solutions to support organisational reporting.
• Learn to interrogate information systems to produce routine and ad hoc reports.
• Assist in developing and maintaining service datasets, reports and tools.
• Learn to interpret and present information clearly for diverse audiences.
• Respond to routine data and report queries with supervision.
• Support development of Trust service datasets under guidance.
• Investigate data anomalies and provide corrections to ensure tool confidence.
• Support ongoing BI implementation and accuracy of information reports.
• Develop SQL, database administration and data analysis skills.
• Assist with data submissions and returns to Commissioners as required.
• Respond to information requests, e.g. Freedom of Information, with data extraction.
• Advise information users to maximise system functionality and ROI.
• Undertake surveys or audits to support service/quality information analysis.
• Maintain a customer-focused approach in line with performance indicators.
• Perform any other duties commensurate with the role.

Skills

SQL

Statistics

Programming skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 qualification or Advanced Apprenticeship

Job description

Responsibilities

• Be enrolled on a structured accredited learning programme working towards a Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship qualification.
• Assist in the delivery of Business Intelligence (BI) solutions to support organisational reporting and information requirements.
• Learn to interrogate information systems to produce routine and ad hoc reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of service datasets, reports and presentation tools.
• Learn to interpret and present information in a clear and meaningful way for a range of audiences.
• Respond to routine queries relating to data, reports and analysis, with support from senior colleagues., 1. The post holder will progressively develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to undertake the full duties of an Information Analyst under supervision
• Provide support in the development, adaptation and design of Trust service datasets under the guidance of senior colleagues.
• Respond to questions and queries on data, reports and analyses, investigate anomalies and offer solutions and corrections as appropriate to ensure confidence in the informatics tools used in the Trust.
• Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of business intelligence solutions, to deliver information reports in an accurate, timely and consistent manner.
• Learn and develop skills in SQL, database administration and data analysis.
• Support in the validation and completion of submissions and statutory and non‑statutory returns to Commissioners as required to meet national and local expectations of information provision.
• Assist with responding to specific requests for information as required for example Freedom of Information requests. Interrogating databases and extracting relevant information for bespoke reports.
• Offer advice to information users to develop full functionality of systems and return on investment to stakeholders.
• Undertake surveys or audits as necessary to support service / quality / information analysis /investigation.
• Adopt a customer‑focused response in line with information section performance / quality indicators.
• Such other duties as may be assigned and commensurate with the band / post

We're looking for a curious, motivated Trainee Information Analyst (Band 4) to join our Business Intelligence team. You'll gain hands‑on experience turning data into clear, meaningful reports while working towards a Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship. With structured learning and support from experienced colleagues, you'll develop skills in SQL, data analysis and visualisation, helping teams use information to understand and improve services. If you enjoy solving problems, have an eye for detail and are keen to learn, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Good level of general education, Relevant Level 3 qualification such as A levels in an appropriate subject or have completed an advanced apprenticeship.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience or knowledge of SQL or other coding languages, Good problem‑solving skills
• Ability to learn and apply programming skills
• Good numeracy and statistical methods skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Ability to work as part of a team and to work on own

About the Employer

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first‑class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.

We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under‑representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.

Application Details

• Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro‑rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay‑scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
• This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
• Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post. Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short‑listed.

Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained. The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed. The cost for an Enhanced DBS, is £45.90 and for a Basic & Standard, this is £24.90 this cost includes a £4.90 admin fee.