Senior Analytics Engineer (CCICP)
Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and technically skilled Senior Analytics Engineer to join our Information Services department at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity to take the lead for Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP) data and reporting requirements, delivering the full lifecycle of data and analytics products that help our clinicians and managers make informed, data-driven decisions.
You'll work across our Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence Development teams, leading the design, development, and maintenance of data models, dashboards, and reports using SQL Server and Power BI.
The role combines hands-on technical delivery with leadership and collaboration, contributing to improved data quality, governance, and continuous improvement across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
- Lead on data and analytics delivery for CCICP, working collaboratively with analysts, developers, and performance teams.
Work with the Data Engineering team to design, build, and optimise data models and pipelines for performance and scalability.
- Design, build, and maintain high-quality Power BI dashboards, data models, and reporting solutions that provide clear, actionable insights.
- Work with the Data Warehouse team to optimise queries, validate ETL processes, and maintain the Trust's data warehouse.
- Ensure data quality issues are identified and highlighted through reporting processes, working with Data Quality Leads and operational teams to ensure issues are corrected at source.
- Collaborate with clinical and corporate teams to ensure analytics products support national submissions and local performance priorities.
- Lead service area Data Governance Group meetings, recording and monitoring actions, risks, and issues.
- Share knowledge and best practice to build resilience across the team and support the Trust's data improvement agenda.
- Occasionally support early-morning or out-of-hours monitoring of data warehouse loads as part of a rota arrangement.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.
Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Project Leadership and Engagement
Act as the lead point of contact for data and analytics for the allocated service area (CCICP)
Build and maintain effective relationships with clinicians, managers, and corporate colleagues to understand and translate business requirements.
Lead the development of data and analytics solutions, managing requirements end-to-end.
Work with analysts to ensure they have the data needed for operational and strategic reporting.
Collaborate with performance teams to ensure BI products support national submissions, compliance with standards, and the Trusts data quality agenda.
Agree development ownership, deliverables, and responsibilities for new solutions with colleagues in BI, Digital Services, and wider teams.
Initiate work by profiling data, identifying solutions, presenting options, proof of concepts, and translating service needs into technical terms.
Apply Agile delivery methods (Scrum, DevOps) and project management techniques
Plan and execute testing (unit, integration, acceptance) to ensure quality and accuracy of all outputs.
Data Warehouse/Date Engineering
Support the maintenance and integrity of the Trusts data warehouse and reporting infrastructure, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
Participate in the out-of-hours rota for monitoring data warehouse processes and troubleshooting issues.
Work with the Data Engineering team to design, build, and optimise data models and pipelines for performance and scalability.
Validate ETL processes, including during source system software upgrades, to ensure continuity and data integrity.
Design and maintain the reporting layer, including dimensional modelling, to support efficient and reusable analytics.
Apply expert T-SQL and SQL Server skills for query optimisation and advanced data manipulation.
Support the adoption of automation, APIs, and modern data platform techniques.
Accountable to the Data Warehouse Manager
Dashboard Development (Power BI) and Analytics
Design, develop and maintain advanced dashboards and reporting suites using the Trusts software (Power BI), adopting all available functionality such as data models, drill-throughs, apps, and self-service features.
Apply strong knowledge of DAX and Power Query for data transformation, advanced calculations, and performance optimisation within Power BI.
Support and leverage wider technologies, including Microsoft Forms, Power Automate, and Power Platform tools, to enhance efficiency.
Incorporate benchmarking and comparative analysis into reports and dashboards.
Ensure that BI products are user-centred, accurate, and aligned to Trust standards.
Ensure dashboards support the identifying and monitoring of activity to support digital and operational transformation projects.
Accountable to the Principal BI Developer
External Engagement & Continuous Improvement
Represent the department at internal, regional and other external NHS data and analytics forums.
Share best practice across the department and with other NHS trusts, learning from others to improve local approaches.
Keep abreast of national NHS data developments, policy changes, and best practice.
Ensure that data quality issues are effectively identified, highlighted, and reported through dashboards, validation processes, and automated checks. Work closely with Data Quality Leads and operational teams to ensure issues are understood, prioritised, and corrected at source. Support the development of processes that embed data quality monitoring within routine reporting and governance structures.
Contribute to the implementation of advanced analytics methods such as predictive analytics, modelling including AI, Python, and R, to help drive innovation.
The postholder will be line managed by the Principal BI Developer and will work closely with the Data Warehouse Manager and other members of the Data teams.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
- Masters degree in relevant subject (Data science, computing, Mathematics, Health Informatics)
- Business Analysis Certification
- Evidence of continuing development in data and analytics
- Relevant Microsoft accreditation (Power BI, Data Engineering, SQL Server).
- Formal qualification in Health Informatics / Business Intelligence.
Previous Experience
- Significant experience in data engineering (SQL, ETL, data warehouse) and/or BI development (Power BI, SSRS, Tableau).
- Experience with large, complex healthcare datasets.
- Experience working with analysts, performance teams, and IT.
- Experience representing department at external groups.
- Experience leading a defined service area data function.
- Experience in benchmarking and supporting national submissions.
Skills/Knowledge
- Expert T-SQL and SQL Server skills, including query optimisation and performance tuning.
- Strong knowledge of Power BI, DAX, Power Query, dimensional modelling, and reporting layer design.
- Knowledge of NHS datasets, data definitions, and data governance.
- Ability to design dashboards and reporting suites with advanced functionality.
- Understanding of SDLC, version control, peer review, documentation, and change management.
- Knowledge of clinical systems relevant to work area (EMIS, Malinko)
- Experience of working with Python or R for advanced analytics.
Additional Information
- Ability to work across sites
- Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the job description
- Willingness to work occasional out-of-hours as part of rota for monitoring data warehouse processes.
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
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Employer details
Employer name
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Leighton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Crewe
CW1 4QJ
Employer's website
https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/