Job summary
- Main area
- Research
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Part time - 18.75 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 2.5 days a week)
- Job ref
- 425-25-7572464-A
- Employer
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/01/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 06/02/2026
Employer heading
Information Analyst
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
Fixed Term | 12 months | Part Time
Assessment Day: Friday 6th February. All candidates are required to attend. Please note that there will be no alternative date and no option to attend remotely. Successful applicants will be invited to face to face interview on Thursday 12th February.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Research and Innovation Team at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust as an Information Analyst, initially as a secondment.
You will be a compassionate, accountable individual who treats all colleagues, patients and service users with respect and seeks to deliver excellence in their role. You will share the Trust values and be committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
You will be a key member of the R&I Team, who are responsible for the provision of high quality information for performance and operational management, strategic planning and delivery of our new NIHR Commercial Research Delivery Centre
You will have specialised technical and analytical skills, along with a good knowledge and experience of working with NHS data sets, understanding Information Standards and performance targets.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Commercial Research Delivery Centre Manager , some of your responsibilities will include
- To provide an analytical and reporting for Research and Innovation and specifically the CRDC. Areas of data that will be analysed will include Trust research activity around our set up and delivery times for commercial research, income and activity.
- Respond to ad-hoc requests for information as directed presenting the information in a meaningful and appropriate format.
- Develop and provide reports demonstrating the directorates performance for internal/external audiences.
- Submission of accurate and timely information national/external returns to required bodies such as the NIHR
Working for our organisation
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 2431 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes
Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for part-time roles and Band 2 roles.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children's, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in an Information role.
- ECDL holder or ability to demonstrate ability to use a wide range of hardware and software in order to effectively carry out the role
Experience
Essential criteria
- Knowledge & understanding of current NHS issues
- Knowledge and understanding of data collection tools within the NHS
- Practical understanding of how large complex organisations work
- Proven track record of handling complex datasets & experience of data manipulation using a range of data formats and tools
- Knowledge of national and local health data sets, in particular the NHS Commissioning Data Sets and data definitions
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working in a research environment either in NHS / Academia / Industry / Research Networks
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of continuous professional development and of acquiring new skills and knowledge
- Effective leadership skills
- Good facilitation skills
- Able to concentrate over long periods of time on complex and multi-faceted tasks on a frequent basis
- Ability to produce, present and explain complex information
- Advanced IT skills: Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Identifies, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with clinicians and managers
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Diplomatic and politically aware
- Excellent time management skills
- Effectively and successfully able to prioritise
- Relates and communicates well at all levels and with multidisciplinary groups across multi organisations and multi specialities
- Effectively works as a team member
- Ability to work and travel frequently across a wide geographical area
- Has full UK driving licence or alternative means of travel
- Positive and flexible approach to work
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Stuart Gormley
- Job title
- Lead Nurse, Research and Innovation
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01142717417
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