Job Summary
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Data Analysis and Reporting Lead to drive its ambitious Digital Strategy, ensuring the delivery of high-quality data to support intelligence-led decision making.
The role involves managing a team at the forefront of delivering critical, data-driven insights, adopting innovative technologies, and transforming data into actionable intelligence. The successful candidate will be required to work on site three days per week.
This vacancy may close early if a large volume of applications is received.
- Employer: Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Job Title: Data Analysis and Reporting Lead
- Location: United Kingdom
- Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 per annum
- Job Type: Full-time, Flexible Working Available
- Contract: Permanent
- Band: 8a (Agenda for Change)
- Closing Date: 24 August 2025
Key Responsibilities
Lead the Data Analysis & Reporting function within the Analytics and Reporting Team.
Oversee the Trust’s Business Intelligence solutions, implementing emerging technologies to improve processes.
Manage performance and regulatory reporting, ensuring timely and accurate submissions for national, regional, and financial requirements.
Deliver benchmarking reports and custom analysis requests.
Support the Deputy Analytics Manager in strategic planning, project prioritisation, and resource allocation.
Promote a positive data culture, enhancing staff data literacy across all levels.
Provide expert advice and guidance to users, influencing organisation-wide use of data.
Engage stakeholders and present data in accessible, clear formats.
Design and implement an Analytics and Reporting sub-strategy aligned with Trust objectives.
Guide staff development and professional registration through bodies such as AphA and BCS.
Function Focus Areas
Data Accessibility: Provide stakeholders with actionable data for informed decision-making.
Stakeholder Engagement: Ensure understanding of data through clear presentation.
Regulatory Compliance: Timely submission of audits, FOI requests, and performance data.
Cultural Influence: Support a data-driven culture and literacy within the Trust.
Process Optimisation: Use automation to improve efficiency and patient care.
About the Trust
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust operates:
Three major locality hospitals: North Tyneside, Wansbeck, and Hexham.
Multiple community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick-on-Tweed.
The Trust is a leader in innovation, opening the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Staff benefit from working in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England, with clean air, affordable living, excellent schools, and rich local history.
Person Specification
Qualifications – Essential
Honours degree in a numerate discipline or equivalent experience.
Masters degree or equivalent experience in a relevant subject.
Knowledge – Essential
Expert knowledge of MS Office, MS Operating Systems.
Expertise in visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau).
Proficiency in statistical packages, programming, or data science tools (SQL, R, Python, Azure Machine Learning).
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: Required.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Skilled Worker visa sponsorship available.
Criminal Record Certificates: Applicants must meet UK immigration requirements regarding overseas criminal record checks.
How to Apply
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