Job Description

Working Full time:

37.5 hours per week



The Data & Analytics team has a Corporate Information Analyst role available for the right person to come and join our friendly and hard-working team.



The Trust is committed to the use of data and information as a critical asset and aims to be a data-driven organisation. For the right candidate this will be a rewarding and satisfying position and an excellent career move in a forward-thinking Trust, with a real opportunity of developing your technical and personal skills.



Who we're looking for



A head for visualisation, numbers and technology

A proactive problem solver with a keen attention to detail

Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

Experience with some of our tech stack (Power BI, T-SQL, Excel, SSRS, Power Automate), or similar tools

The ability (and desire) to proactively learn new skills

Previous NHS or healthcare experience (beneficial but not required)

The ability to prioritise and coordinate tasks across multiple ongoing projects with a focus on clear documentation and compliance with governance frameworks



What we can offer



A dedication to your development based on the NCF, with weekly training sessions

Opportunities to work on interesting projects supporting the wider organisation (e.g. data visualisation, process automation, supporting data science)

NHS pension scheme



Good to know



Hybrid working with at least 2 days a week on-site in Chester (more during induction period)

Flexible working hours



What you will be doing



Design, develop and maintain dashboards and reports using tools such as Power BI and SSRS to provide insight and support data-driven decision-making



Engage with stakeholders (including senior managers and clinicians) to gather requirements, communicate insights, and translate technical findings into actionable outcomes



Extract, transform and analyse data from a variety of sources to support operational and strategic initiatives



Interpret national and local guidance to develop and maintain appropriate datasets, dataflows, and reporting processes

Investigate and respond to ad-hoc data queries, ensuring timely and accurate information delivery



Work collaboratively with the wider Data & Analytics team, sharing expertise and supporting continuous improvement



Understand and document business processes and workflows to inform data solutions



Apply data governance principles and follow established change management procedures to maintain data quality, consistency, and security



The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations:



The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds. Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility. Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.

The Trust employs over 5916 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 411,000. This includes 361,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire which has a population of approximately 50,000.



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Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.



Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs will be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.



You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of 16 per year applies.



New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.



Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.



Good luck with your application.