Data Analyst (Clerical Officer Grade V)

Marymount-University-Hospital-; Ballyerra; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym or fitness discounts

Flexible schedules

Professional development + growth

Free onsite tea/coffee

Public transport assistance

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts

Life coaching

Health coaching

Professional coaching

Team bonding events

Opportunities for advancement

Great location

Attractive compensation package

Work/Life balance

Wellness programs

Lunch & Learns

Employee recognition

Ergonomics assessment

Rewards for years of service

Free onsite parking

Death in service

Pension scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Enhanced pension

Long service awards

Bereavement, parental and carers leave

Critical illness policy

Cycle to work scheme

Maternity leave & pay

Paternity leave & pay

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Job summary

Marymount University Hospital & Hospice is seeking a Data Analyst to ensure the accuracy, governance and timely delivery of clinical and operational data and reporting across the organisation. The role supports clinicians, managers and project leads with high‑quality data analysis and business intelligence to improve service delivery.

Reporting to the Head of Digital, you will lead KPI development, dashboards and KPIs across the organisation, including national reporting to the HSE.

Qualifications

• Level 7 Honours Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Statistics, Data Analytics, Computing, Health Informatics or related field.
• At least 1 year of data analysis, reporting or analytics experience.
• Experience producing reports, KPIs or performance information from clinical or operational systems.
• Confidential data handling and GDPR knowledge.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience using Power BI or similar data viz platform.
• Knowledge of SQL queries and databases.
• Understanding of data normalisation and ERD mapping.
• Ability to translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with diverse audiences.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of healthcare systems and reporting environments.
• Experience with clinical information systems.
• Professional qualifications relevant to analytics, reporting or BI.
• Knowledge of national healthcare performance reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy, governance and timely delivery of clinical and operational data and reporting.
• Develop KPI reports and dashboards to monitor performance.
• Analyse data, identify trends and provide insights to support decision‑making.
• Collaborate with managers, clinicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide training on reporting tools and contribute to digital projects including PCOC.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Data analysis

Communication

GDPR / Data protection

Healthcare reporting

Teamwork

Project management

Education

Level 7 degree in Statistics / Data Analytics / Computing / Health Informatics

Job description

Marymount has a rich history dating back to its foundation in 1870 by the Religious Sisters of Charity in Cork. Today, our diverse and dedicated workforce continues this legacy, providing care and support to all, regardless of background. We value and embrace the diverse experiences that our employees bring, which enrich our service to the community.An independent voluntary hospital, Marymount works closely with the statutory health services and is a Section 38 organisation under the Health Act

Marymount has a rich history dating back to its foundation in 1870 by the Religious Sisters of Charity in Cork. Today, our diverse and dedicated workforce continues this legacy, providing care and support to all, regardless of background. We value and embrace the diverse experiences that our employees bring, which enrich our service to the community.An independent voluntary hospital, Marymount works closely with the statutory health services and is a Section 38 organisation under the Health Act Show more

Description

The Role

The Data Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, governance and timely delivery of clinical and operational data and reporting across Marymount University Hospital & Hospice. The post holder will support clinicians, senior managers and project leads through the provision of high‑quality data analysis, reporting and business intelligence to support service delivery, quality improvement and strategic decision‑making.

Reporting to the Head of Digital, the successful candidate will take a lead role in the development, monitoring and reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs) across the organisation, including national reporting requirements to the HSE and other relevant state bodies. The role will involve working with a range of clinical and operational systems to analyse data, identify trends, develop dashboards and provide meaningful insights that improve patient care and organisational performance.

The Data Analyst will work closely with managers, clinicians and multidisciplinary teams across the organisation, building positive relationships and providing expert advice and support in relation to reporting, analytics and data governance.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will play a key role in the collection, analysis and reporting of clinical and operational data across the organisation. Responsibilities include ensuring data quality and governance, developing and maintaining KPI reports and dashboards, analysing information to support decision‑making, and providing insights to support service improvement initiatives. The post holder will work closely with departments across the organisation to identify reporting requirements, support the implementation of digital systems, provide training on reporting tools, and contribute to projects including the Palliative Care Outcomes Collaboration (PCOC) programme. The role requires strong analytical, organisational and communication skills, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Note: As the organisation continues to evolve, flexibility regarding the allocation of duties will be required. The duties outlined above are not exhaustive and may be amended following consultation with the post holder.

Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:

• Hold a Level 7 qualification (Honours Bachelor's Degree) on the National Framework of Qualifications, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline such as Statistics, Data Analytics, Computing, Information Systems, Health Informatics or a related field.
• Have at least one year's experience in data analysis, reporting or analytics, or have completed an appropriate placement as part of a third-level educational programme.
• Have experience producing reports, KPIs or performance information from clinical or operational systems.
• Have experience handling confidential personal data and an understanding of GDPR and Data Protection requirements.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Have experience using Power BI or a similar data visualisation platform.
• Possess a working knowledge of SQL queries and databases.
• Have an understanding of data normalisation and Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD) mapping.
• Demonstrate the ability to analyse complex datasets and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Demonstrate strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Have the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of healthcare systems and healthcare reporting environments.
• Experience working with clinical information systems.
• Professional qualifications relevant to analytics, reporting or business intelligence.
• Knowledge of national healthcare performance reporting requirements and quality improvement methodologies.

On-site Gym or Fitness Discounts

Flexible Schedules

Professional Development + Growth

Free onsite tea/coffee

Public Transport Assistance

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Staff Discounts

Life Coaching

Health Coaching

Professional Coaching

Team Bonding Events

Opportunities for Advancement

Great Location

Attractive Compensation Package

Work/Life Balance

Wellness Programs

Lunch & Learns

Employee Recognition

Ergonomics Assessment

Rewards for Years Of Service

Free onsite parking

Death in Service

Pension Scheme

Learning and Development opportunities

Enhanced pension

Long service awards

Bereavement, Parental and Carers Leave

Critical Illness policy

Cycle to Work Scheme

Maternity Leave & Pay

Paternity Leave & Pay

Marymount University Hospital & Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer