Data Analyst (Sponsorship Available) At Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Employer: Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Job Title: Data Analyst
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per annum
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 27 January 2026

Job Summary

The Data Analyst will provide high-quality outputs from both existing and new data sources, including reporting, dashboards, and user-accessed tools. The role involves designing, developing, implementing, and supporting key intelligence tools such as Power BI.

The post holder will use descriptive and analytical statistical techniques, including Excel formulae, to influence managers and clinicians through narrative and graphic tools that explain the data and its implications.

This role also provides performance reporting to internal and external stakeholders, highlighting areas of recognition or concern, and ensures validation and reporting meet agreed timescales. The Data Analyst will support operational and corporate teams to maintain compliance with all key targets and collaborate with the Contracts Performance and CQUIN Team to share best practices.

Main Duties of the Job

• Apply expert technical knowledge of information systems, NHS data definitions, clinical terminology, and coding systems.

• Extract and manipulate complex data sets from the Business Intelligence warehouse using SQL at an advanced level.

• Lead the development and delivery of timely and accurate performance reports for all organisational levels as directed by the Performance Manager.

• Collaborate with managers and clinicians to ensure accurate data capture and reporting processes are in place.

• Present performance information appropriate to the intended audience and support target delivery through action planning and improvement trajectories.

• Ensure robust validation and reporting processes aligned with defined timescales.

About Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT (RDaSH)

RDaSH employs around 4,000 colleagues across mental health, physical health, learning disability, and drug and alcohol services. The organisation prioritises attracting and selecting colleagues who share a passion for providing first-class care.

• Strategy Document: Clinical and Organisational Strategy 2023–2028

• Working at RDaSH: Careers Website

• Inclusive Culture & Allyship Video: YouTube Link

• Terms & Conditions: Main Terms and Conditions

RDaSH is committed to inclusivity and encourages applications from disabled and BAME candidates.

Job Responsibilities

For full details on responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please note, high application volumes may result in early closure of the vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications:

• Essential: Diploma-level qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent

• Desirable: Degree-level qualification (Level 5) in a relevant subject or equivalent

Technical Skills:

• Essential: Excellent SQL skills for data management, interrogation, and analysis

• Desirable: Knowledge of Python/R

Experience:

• Essential:

  • Previous experience in the NHS

  • Working in a large, complex health or social care organisation

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with significant experience

  • Data interpretation, reporting processes, and visualization (Excel/Power BI)

• Desirable: Experience in a mental health and community NHS Trust

Additional Requirements

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: Required due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

• Certificate of Sponsorship: Skilled worker sponsorship applicants are welcome. More information: UK Visas and Immigration

Skilled worker applicants must provide a criminal record certificate from all countries resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependents (over 18) are also subject to this requirement.

How to Apply

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