Senior Business Intelligence Analyst
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Business Intelligence Analyst with excellent technical and communication skills to join the Business Intelligence Team in the Surgery and Cancer Board.
Main duties of the job
We provide accurate, timely and complex analytical support to the Board, turning data into meaningful information that all aspects of the business (quality, access standards, productivity, activity, income, research) can utilise to make evidence-based decisions and drive improvements. As such, strong Excel skills, an attention to detail and the ability to expertly interrogate relational databases using SQL is essential. Experience of Power BI is also desirable. Applicants should also be experienced in communicating with technical and non-technical colleagues and be able to cater analytical products to a wide range of audiences. Statistical analysis skills or openness to learn is also desirable.
Whilst the post holder will work closely with the Business Intelligence Partners they should be able to work autonomously, and with minimal supervision where required. The ideal candidate will also possess the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple and competing priorities to meet agreed deadlines. This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate and dedicated team.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
For more information, please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification or for an informal discussion please contact Kamini Hari at kamini.hari@nhs.net or Shiva Thapa at Shiva.Thapa@nhs.net.
Please note that this is a two-stage interview process - short-listed candidates will be required to undertake a technical assessment followed by an interview.
Assessment/Interviews will be held on the 7th of September, 2026.
At UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) our success starts with you.This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation.
Based in the busy West End of London, we have a lively and vibrant working atmosphere, with quick and easy transport links to all our sites. Our size and resources enable us to offer a range of attractive benefits as well as unparalleled education and development opportunities for staff at all levels. This includes an extensive portfolio of academic and clinical courses and programmes ranging from ongoing personal development through to clinical excellence and leadership skills. UCLH prides itself on its investment in staff both in terms of developing career skills but also its commitment to staff health and wellbeing.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed applicationCome and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Holds a relevant Masters' degree level qualification or equivalent experience.
Experience
- Significant experience in an information analysis role
- Experience of working with relational databases
- Experience of using query tool functionality
- Experience in an NHS informatics role or other healthcare information environment
- Experience of using Power BI
- Experience of using Epic, including its BI stack, including developing Radar, Slicer Dicer, Reporting Workbench contents
- Membership of a relevant professional organisation (AphA, BCS, DAMA etc.)
Skills and Abilities
- In depth specialist knowledge of information analysis and the use of information in support of business objectives
- Ability to interrogate databases
- Ability to interpret complex data
- Ability to convert data to management information
- Ability to independently interpret the requirements of information users and present detailed, complex reports that can be understood by a wide audience.
- Understanding of data quality issues and how these relate to the organisation as a whole
- Strong SQL (or equivalent) skills
- Intermediate / advanced use of MS Excel
- Ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines
- Ability to take responsibility for own workload
- Intermediate use of Power BI
- Understanding of income algorithms and financial planning in the NHS
- Understanding of the use of clinical terms and codes within the NHS
Values
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Communication
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate on issues which can be complex and multi-stranded.
- Ability to train other information staff in the use of information systems and analytical tools
Personal and People Development
- Understanding of rules around information governance, protecting patient data security and confidentiality
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
- A commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the workplace and in service delivery and development
- To treat other staff members and patients with respect
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
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospitals
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk