Trainee Information Analyst (Apprentice)

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Trainee Information Analyst (Apprentice) to join the Business Intelligence team. You will gain hands-on experience turning data into clear reports while working toward a Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship, with structured learning and support from experienced colleagues.

You will develop skills in SQL, data analysis and visualisation, helping teams understand and improve services as part of an NHS Trust.

Qualifications

• Enrolment on a structured accredited learning programme working towards Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and data handling.
• Experience or knowledge of SQL or other coding languages.
• Good problem-solving skills and numerical ability.
• Flexible approach to working hours and teamwork.
• Ability to learn and apply programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Progressively develop skills to undertake the full duties of an Information Analyst under supervision.
• Support in the development and design of Trust service datasets under guidance.
• Respond to data questions and queries, investigate anomalies and propose corrections.
• Support maintenance of BI solutions and information reports.
• Learn SQL, database administration and data analysis.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Numeracy & statistics

Programming skills

Flexible hours

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 qualification / A levels or equivalent

Advanced apprenticeship completion option

Tools

SQL

Job description

Trainee Information Analyst (Apprentice)

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.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

• 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

About us

Working as part of OneLSC, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHNHSFT) is committed to delivering patient and organisational benefits through the use of Information Technology. BTHNHSFT has a wide range of development and improvement projects planned, including the further roll out of the IMS Maxims Electronic Patient Record functionality as part of the Digital Level-Up Programme.

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES

1. The post holder will progressively develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to undertake the full duties of an Information Analyst under supervision
2. Provide support in the development, adaptation and design of Trust service datasets under the guidance of senior colleagues
3. 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
4. Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of business intelligence solutions, to deliver information reports in an accurate, timely and consistent manner
5. Learn and develop skills in SQL, database administration and data analysis
6. 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
7. 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
8. Offer advice to information users to develop full functionality of systems and return on investment to stakeholders
9. Undertake surveys or audits as necessary to support service / quality / information analysis /investigation
10. Adopt a customer-focused response in line with information section performance / quality indicators
11. Such other duties as may be assigned and commensurate with the band / post

The above list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be fully comprehensive and may be amended to take account of changing circumstances or requirements following consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS

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

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

• Good knowledge of MS Excel
• Experience or knowledge of SQL or other coding languages

SKILLS AND ABILITY

• 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.