Senior Research Data Analyst

Overview

In this role you will manage data collection and provide reporting and analytics support to the directorate within a leading NHS trust. You will collate and analyse high-volume research data for internal, regional, and national reporting, working with systems like EDGE, Study Line, and NIHR Open Data Platform. You will collaborate with Information Managers and the Joint Research Office to extract data in a compliant, sustainable way, and you will model and visualise data in Power BI while performing advanced Excel analyses. Your work ensures the Management Information System remains fit for purpose and supports audit, research, and clinical teams.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible working
• Band 6 salary
• Permanent contract
• HCAS included

Responsibilities

• Coordinate data collection and provide reporting/analytics to the directorate
• Collate and analyse high-volume research data for internal and external reporting
• Collaborate with Information Management and JRO to extract data from local systems in a compliant, sustainable way
• Model and visualize data in Microsoft Power BI; perform advanced analysis in MS Excel
• Produce reports for audit and research to support clinical teams
• Maintain and optimise the Management Information System to meet service needs

Key requirements

• Diploma in Information Technology or Data Analysis or equivalent experience
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
• Ability to interrogate databases
• In-depth knowledge of research workflows and governance
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection policies
• Experience with relational databases
• Data management and reporting experience
• Ability to develop the technical skills of others

• Independent working
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Power BI data modeling and visualization
• Advanced MS Excel analytics
• Relational databases

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