Data Analyst
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustJob overview
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Data Analyst to join our proactive Information Services team on a permanent basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about data and its role in improving healthcare. You will play a key part in delivering accurate, insightful analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making across the Trust. You’ll also work closely with Business Intelligence developers and divisional teams to promote a self-service culture and ensure data integrity and quality.
Flexible and part-time working arrangements will be considered for the right candidate.
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Provide timely, accurate, and meaningful data analysis from clinical, workforce, and financial systems.
Support the eRostering team with the full lifecycle of reporting — from requirement gathering to solution delivery.
Work collaboratively with Divisional Analysts and the BI Development team to enhance and automate the Trust’s self-service reporting suite.
Lead on specific data and analytics projects, liaising with stakeholders and developers to plan and deliver reporting solutions using tools such as SQL, Power BI, SSRS, and Excel
Identify and resolve data quality issues and support the implementation of robust data validation processes.
Support and maintain the Trust’s Reporting Portal, ensuring information is accurate, accessible, and aligned with user needs.
Working for our organisation
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.
Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area’s largest employers.
Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.
As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we’re reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Service Delivery
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Provide high-quality analysis and reporting from a range of Trust systems (patient, financial, workforce) using appropriate analytical and presentation techniques.
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Support Divisional Analysts in delivering expert, value-added performance analysis to aid operational and strategic decision-making.
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Work closely with the BI Development and Data Warehouse teams to ensure efficient, automated, and self-service reporting solutions.
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Lead on specific data and analytics projects, including gathering requirements, attending user groups, and managing delivery plans.
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Develop and promote reporting products to support performance indicators, benchmarking, and outcome measures.
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Analyse data from multiple sources, challenge inconsistencies, and apply new tools and techniques to support understanding.
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Ensure all reporting outputs are accurate, documented, and meet departmental quality standards.
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Maintain and support the Trust’s Reporting Portal, ensuring accessibility and alignment with user needs.
Data Quality and Governance
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Identify and escalate data quality issues, supporting improvements in coding, validation, and duplication.
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Promote a data quality culture across the Trust to ensure complete and accurate information for reporting and decision-making.
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Ensure compliance with all data protection, confidentiality, and information governance policies.
Teamworking and Leadership
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Share knowledge and provide advice and guidance to colleagues across the Information Services team.
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Act as a mentor to junior staff and support their development.
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Deputise for Senior Information Analysts when required, including representing the team in meetings.
Learning and Development
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Develop and maintain proficiency in SQL, SSRS, Power BI, Excel, and other relevant tools.
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Take responsibility for personal development through training, appraisal, and maintaining a professional portfolio.
Key Messages
· Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process.
· All correspondence will be sent via the email address you have registered as your TRAC account.
· Selection is based on the Trust's values, and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.
· Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that their employees have a “right to work” in the UK. Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust hold a Sponsor Licence, which means that we MAY be able to sponsor you IF the role meets the UK Government requirements for sponsorship. Not all NHS roles are eligible for sponsorship. To be eligible for sponsorship, the role must be in an eligible occupation code and must meet the skill level and the minimum salary threshold. You can find more information on the Government website.
· Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the entry point (bottom) of the pay band.
· Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period. LED Doctors are subject to a 3-month probationary period.
· Please provide a contact email address for referees when you submit your application. We will not request any references until after you have been made a formal job offer.
· You will be required to pay for your DBS disclosure (where the post requires one). This will be done via 3 monthly instalments from your pay. We encourage applicants to join and remain registered with the DBS update service.
· We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses.
· Some posts may have implications on existing NHS Pension Scheme arrangements. For further information please visit the NHS Pensions Agency website: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-pensions
· Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.