The post holder will support the Head of Analytics and Insights in providing management and leadership to the Analytics and Insights function. The post holder will provide data, reporting and
analytics to stakeholders across the Trust. This will support the delivery of clinical and operational services and also corporate statutory reporting requirements. The post holder will provide expert technical support to stakeholders on NHS data standards and guidance.
The postholder will provide line management responsibility to the Principal Analyst team and play a key role in ensuring the different functions and services within the department are collaborating in an effective and productive way. The post holder will ensure the data and reporting that is produced across Information Services as well as the Analytics and Insights team has been assured and is accurate and produced in a timely fashion.
Responsibility to produce analytics and insights to support the Trust in its delivery and transformation of core clinical services.
Responsibility for delivering key programmes of work in the Trust such as activity planning, performance improvement and the Trusts Transformation programme.
Responsibility for the planning, organisation, implementation and embedding of reporting and dashboards across the Trust; facilitating the effective delivery and effective utilisation of complex business intelligence through new or enhanced digital reporting products.
Responsibility for delivering analytics, insights and reporting to key programmes of work and colleagues from across the Trust.
Responsibility for driving forward a data analytics and insights programme across all analysts and
functions within the Information Services department.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - what better place to shape and develop your leadership career.
We deliver care to over 1 million patients & users each year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. Our 30,000 plus strong workforce is central to our success and innovation.
You will play a pivotal part in supporting our operational excellence and strategic ambitions. You’ll work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams, driving improvements that enhance patient experience, staff wellbeing, and service efficiency across the Trust.
MFT offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where your leadership, ideas, and expertise are valued. You’ll have access to professional development, digital tools and opportunities to contribute to transformational projects that shape the future of healthcare delivery.
We are committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing, recognising the vital role you play in our organisation’s success.
Join us and help shape the future of our Trust—make a real difference to our teams, our services, and our communities, and fundamentally, our patients.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.
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Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
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Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other.
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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
