Job summary
- Main area
- Information Analyst
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 374-LCCG2326
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Conquest Hospital
- Town
- Hastings
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Principal Information Analyst
NHS AfC: Band 7
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
Job overview
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is looking for an experienced Principal Information Analyst to provide analytical expertise across the Information Management and Performance Team's broad portfolio and to support the day-to-day running of the department, ensuring external and internal information requests are kept up to date, in line with the latest guidance, and submitted in a timely manner.
We are looking for someone who has a proven track record in specialist information provision and analysis which is supported by an in-depth specialist knowledge of NHS datasets and definitions, has an eye for detail and excellent interpersonal skills, is proud of their work and ensures everything is fully documented in order to drive reporting and analysis developments through advanced Excel skills and SQL.
Main duties of the job
Ideally, you will have a good understanding of SQL Server Reporting Services and Power BI to help the team transition from Excel to online reporting platforms. The ability to use your own initiative and think on your feet is paramount.
Working for our organisation
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Statement on the Use of AI
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Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE / O level (or equivalent) in English & Maths
- Educated to Degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience in healthcare informatics
- Evidence of continued professional development to Masters level or equivalent level of knowledge and skills
- SQL Server query writing or relevant demonstrable experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- At least 3 years experience working in the NHS with at least 1 year within an Acute Provider organisation
- Experience of undertaking analysis of complex data to support business decision making using large data sets
- A good understanding of the NHS, elective and non-elective pathways, RTT and key developments shaping the information agenda
- Able to build working relationships and networks with individuals and groups of staff at all levels of responsibility within the Trust, and with external organisations
- Able to prioritise workloads and conflicting demands
- NHS Information and data modelling concepts
- NHS data standards and terminology, including clinical datasets
- Experience of delivering presentations to clinical and administrative staff
- Knowledge of Lean analysis techniques and statistical methods
- Previous experience of supervising or managing staff
- SQL Server query writing
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of project management methodologies
- Methodical with attention to detail
- Experience in developing web based reporting tools:
- SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)/ Power BI
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal skills, being able to communicate complex technical issues to non-technical staff both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to analyse, investigate and resolves complex analytical queries and issues, where there is a range of solutions / analyses, and interprets and resolves highly complex statistical / information problems where there is no precedent or where leading opinions may conflict.
- Must have good knowledge of SQL server for querying data, writing stored procedures
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for analysis and reporting
- The ability to plan, prioritise and delegate efficiently
- The ability to exercise own initiative and work independently to achieve objectives within deadlines.
- The ability to manage the twin challenges of delivering a high quality service to meet the demands of your client directorate, whilst maintaining a close professional relationship with the wider information service.
- The ability to work and concentrate in a busy and demanding environment
Desirable criteria
- Specialist knowledge of developing large scale, complex demand and capacity models using NHS information systems
Other
Essential criteria
- Reliable work record
- DBS clearance
- Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values
- Ability to travel between sites in an efficient and timely manner
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- James Blake
- Job title
- Head of Information Managment
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07803587383
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