Business Analyst
Job summary
- Do you have the ability to Build and maintain robust reporting solutions using SQL, Excel, and Power BI?
- Do you have the knowledge to coordinate responses to data and information requests, including Freedom ofInformation submissions?
- Can you work with managers, clinicians, and commissioners to ensure information is relevant, timely, and supports effective decision-making?
- This is a fixed term contract for 6 months.
If the answer is yes, this is the job for you.
Main duties of the job
You would be required to provide high-quality, timely and accurate information that supports operational and strategic decision-making at Medway Community Healthcare. The post holder will extract and analyse data from internal systems using SQL, Excel, Power BI and other tools to produce insightful reports and visualisations. This role is integral in improving data quality, supporting clinical and corporate services, and ensuring internal and external reporting requirements are met.
This role combines technical expertise with strong communication and planning skills. The post holder will engage closely with colleagues across clinical and corporate teams, supporting them to understand, use, and improve data. They will develop and maintain a suite of reporting tools and dashboards, ensure the accuracy and timeliness of routine and ad hoc submissions, and contribute to a data-driven culture within the organisation.
About us
So what else?
- This is your chance to join a progressive and innovative service in a social enterprise that is patient and staff focused - you'll even have the opportunity to become an MCH shareholder.
- We encourage staff to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service development.
- We'll provide well established, in-service training, one to one supervision, and appraisals with regular support.
- You'll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team.
Would you like to work flexibly In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important work life balance is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The small print
- Informal visits can be arranged on request.
- We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and the scottish widows group pension scheme.
- MCH encourages all staff to be double COVID vaccinated to protect themselves, their colleagues, their family and their patients.
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MCH is considering merging with Kent Community Health Foundation Trust (KCHFT). If the merger goes ahead, the proposed transfer date is 30th September 2026 and this role will be subject to TUPE transfer to KCHFT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will:
Build and maintain robust reporting solutions using SQL, Excel, and Power BI.
- Work with managers, clinicians, and commissioners to ensure information is relevant, timely, and supports effective decision-making.
- Monitor and improve data quality across services, escalating persistent issues as needed.
- Coordinate responses to data and information requests, including Freedom of Information submissions.
- Contribute to the standardisation of data processes and support service leads in training and guidance on data tools and reporting.
- Support organisational improvement by identifying trends, highlighting performance issues, and suggesting data-led solutions.
- You will also take responsibility for the security, integrity and efficient use of data resources, and for promoting best practice in data governance, in line with internal policy and NHS standards.
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
- Educated to degree level or possesses relevant equivalent expertise and experience.
- To have previously worked in a business environment where activity data formed an integral part of the role.
Essential and Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of analysis and data manipulation.
- Public sector experience in a role as analyst
Desirable and Essential
- Experience in improving processes and/or reporting solutions.
- Experience using SQL
Essential and Desirable
- Knowledge of technical data analysis and reporting using a variety of presentational software
- Understanding of NHS data sources and information flows
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.
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
Medway Community Healthcare
Address
MCH House
MCH House, 21 Bailey Drive
Gillingham
ME8 0PZ
Employer's website
https://www.medwaycommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/