Senior Data Analyst

Do you have a passion for data and a desire to make a difference in the NHS? If so, you might be the perfect candidate for the Senior Data Analyst role at the OUH Foundation Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative Data & Analytics Department that is at the forefront of delivering high-quality information and insights to support the Trust's vision and values.

As a Senior Data Analyst, you will use your skills and experience to collect, process, analyse, and present data from various sources to help the Trust improve its services, performance, quality, and safety.

You will also collaborate with clinical and managerial staff, as well as external stakeholders, to provide them with timely and accurate data that informs their decision making and planning.

You will also play a key role in developing and implementing data standards, policies, and systems to ensure data quality and integrity.

You will be part of a supportive and friendly team of data analysts, led by an Information Team Lead, and you will benefit from the National Competency Framework that will enhance your skills and competencies to keep up with industry standards.

Please note: The Trust will cover employer-related expenses for obtaining a work permit or visa, such as the Certificate of Sponsorship. However, the Trust does not cover worker-incurred costs like the work permit or visa, immigration health surcharge, or other administrative expenses., The role will involve taking ownership of large-scale projects, delivering, supporting and on-going improvement of routine and ad-hoc reporting on activity, waiting times & performance against operational measures. As well as running routine processes you will be responding to ad-hoc requests for information, developing the reporting functionality from the trust's local data warehouse.

A typical week will involve the following:

Collecting, validating, and integrating data from various sources, such as electronic patient records, clinical systems, surveys, audits, and national datasets.

Applying appropriate statistical and analytical methods and tools to analyse and interpret data, such as descriptive and inferential statistics, data modelling, and data visualisation.

Producing and sharing clear and concise reports, dashboards, and presentations that communicate key findings and recommendations to various audiences, such as clinicians, managers, commissioners, and regulators.

Responding to ad hoc data requests and queries from internal and external clients, ensuring data accuracy, reliability, and confidentiality.

Identifying and investigating data quality issues and anomalies and propose and implement solutions to improve data quality and integrity.

Participating in training, mentoring, and knowledge sharing activities within the data team and across the organisation.

using data analysis software and tools, such as SQL, Excel, R, Python, Power Bi or Tableau.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.