Data Analyst & Project Officer (XN06)
Job summary
The Office of the Leeds Independent Inquiry was established following the announcement by the Secretary of State in October 2025. The Data Analyst & Project Officer will work as part of the team to support, and co-ordinate activities related to processing of data for the inquiry.
The Data Analyst & Project Officer will demonstrate knowledge and skills in data analysis, project management and the application of the Leeds Improvement Method. They will assist in the performance of the programme of work ensuring that services are delivered effectively, efficiently and in compliance with Trust Policies and Procedures.
Expected Shortlisting Date
08/04/2026
Planned Interview Date
15/04/2026
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the attached job description for a full outline of duties. The role will require analysis of high volumes of data, ownership of the collation of required data from multiple sources and creation and maintenance of databases and data capture systems to be shared with stakeholders. There will also be a requirement to produce performance reports and the ability to respond to changes as they arise during the inquiry. The post holder will be required to manage stakeholder relationships both internally and externally to the organisation to ensure efficient and effective production of deliverables.
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest and busiest acute hospital trusts in the country, a regional and national centre for specialist treatment, a renowned biomedical research facility, and the local hospital for the Leeds community. We treat 1.5 million patients every year, including more than 200,000 emergency patients. We spend over £1.9bn of NHS money, treating illness and disease in Leeds and on specialised services for people across Yorkshire and the Humber and nationally. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. Please note the advertisement may close earlier should a sufficient number of applications be received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see supporting documents for full Job Description with further information on requirements of the role, the department and workflows and full person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Educated to degree level in a business related or IT related discipline, or equivalent demonstrable experience
Experience
- Demonstrable specialist experience of business or data analysis and requirements definition of new systems and/or services to health organisations.
- Experience in liaising with a wide range of stakeholders to drive out system requirements.
- Ability to deal with technical and business teams and work autonomously on defined projects.
- Good reporting, planning and analytical skills, especially as it relates to process management
- Working from and developing scenarios and user requirements
- Ability to analyse processes and present a range of suitable alternatives back to stakeholders
- A high level of computer literacy and willingness to further computer skills
- Understanding of technology enabled healthcare delivery
- Understanding of Project management procedures
- Experience of working with K2 Maternity electronic record system, PAS, PPM+ and PLICS databases
Skills & behaviours
- Excellent communicator (both verbal and written)
- Analytical, problem solving and facilitation skills
- Leadership and motivational skills
- Diplomatic, self-motivated and enthusiastic with a professional attitude.
- A good team player, with the ability to work flexibly in a diverse and demanding environment to meet the evolving needs of the department.
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.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Employer's website
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/