Job summary
The Lead Intelligence Analyst will play a key role in supporting the Trust's Electronic Patient Record (EPR) implementation programme by providing high-quality analytical insight, reporting solutions and data expertise.
Working as part of the Trust's intelligence and analytics function, the postholder will lead analytical workstreams aligned to clinical and operational domains, developing a deep understanding of services, pathways and organisational data to design and deliver meaningful intelligence products.
Main duties of the job
The role will support the organisation through the transition to EPR by ensuring continuity of reporting and performance intelligence, supporting testing and validation activities, and helping design the future analytical environment that will operate on the new digital platform.
The postholder will contribute to the wider development of the Trust's analytical capability, delivering robust analysis, dashboards and reporting solutions that support operational decision-making, service improvement and strategic planning.
Analytical products will primarily be developed using Power BI and modern data modelling approaches, working within the Trust's evolving data architecture including platforms such as the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP).
Working within a highly complex healthcare data environment, the analyst will be expected to rapidly develop an understanding of multiple clinical and operational systems and apply this knowledge to deliver reliable, meaningful and actionable intelligence.
The role aligns with the NHS National Competency Framework for Data Professionals and represents a Senior Practitioner level analyst role within the organisation.
Although hybrid working is in place and available across the team, as this role will be key to the EPR programme there will be a requirement to be on site at Sherwood Forest Hospitals a minimum of 3 days per week.
About us
Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Ltd. (DSFS) is a subsidiary company that's 100% owned by Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
DSFS has just over 900 staff across Soft and Hard Facilities Services, and our corporate services including, ICT, Patient Records, Switchboard, Procurement, Finance and Clinical Engineering. Very much part of the 'Chesterfield Royal family', DSFS builds on solid NHS foundations to offer a more commercial approach that's dynamic, flexible, and proactive.
DSFS are proud to be striving to achieve a truly diverse and inclusive flexible workforce by valuing and welcoming everyone's abilities, uniqueness, and individuality. All our colleagues have the right to and should be able to feel 100% themselves at work; we believe that all our people add to and should improve our culture and not just fit in with it. By embracing our diverse backgrounds and differences our culture becomes richer and makes us stronger together.
Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited currently do not offer a Certificate of Sponsorship, any applications which require sponsorship will not be considered
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Analytical LeadershipLead analytical workstreams across clinical and operational areas, developing insight into services, pathways and performance. Work with stakeholders to define key questions and translate these into dashboards, reports and investigations. Provide expert advice to support decision-making, improvement and strategy.
Reporting & AnalysisDesign and deliver high-quality dashboards and reports (e.g. Power BI). Analyse complex data from multiple sources to identify trends, risks and opportunities. Present findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences and support consistent performance metrics.
Data & Systems UnderstandingMaintain strong knowledge of Trust data systems (EPR, PAS, diagnostics and operational databases). Integrate data across systems and support transition to modern platforms (e.g. FDP), ensuring future-ready reporting.
EPR SupportSupport EPR implementation, including testing, data validation and maintaining reporting continuity. Contribute to future reporting design aligned to new systems.
Insight & ImprovementUndertake detailed analysis of performance, demand, capacity and patient flow. Translate findings into clear insights and recommendations.
Governance & QualityEnsure compliance with information governance and promote high data quality. Address data issues with system owners.
Collaboration & FlexibilityBuild stakeholder relationships, support analytical capability and best practice, and contribute flexibly to organisational priorities and transformation programmes.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Relevant qualifications in analytics, data science or related field
- Project management (PRINCE2/Agile) oLean/Six Sigma
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience working in an analytical role
- Experience of gathering business requirements and process mapping
- Data analysis, interpreting and presenting complex information
- Experience supporting testing or implementation of systems
Desirable
- Experience in EPR or healthcare IT
- Vendor/supplier coordination
- Knowledge of NHS workflows
- Experience with automated testing tools
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to translate needs into specifications
- Proficiency in process modelling
- Effective problem-solving
Desirable
- Knowledge of interoperability standards (HL7/FHIR)
- Awareness of NHS Digital/EPR frameworks; change management principles
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills
- Ability to run workshops and engage diverse user groups
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel across sites where required
- Flexibility during key programme periods (e.g., go-live)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced project environment
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sutton-In-Ashfield
Nottinghamshire,
NG17 4JL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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