The Head of Data & AI is responsible for leading the Trust’s data, analytics, and AI function across Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Partnership Trust Adult and Children’s Mental Health Services. The postholder will ensure high-quality, trusted, and actionable data is used to support safe patient care, operational delivery, regulatory reporting, service transformation, and population mental health improvement. As a member of the Informatics Senior Leadership Team this role will deputise for the Head of Informatics as and when required
The role will focus on strengthening local Trust data processes, improving reporting accuracy and timeliness, enhancing operational intelligence, and embedding practical AI-enabled solutions that support clinicians, operational teams, and senior leaders.
Working closely with clinical services, operational managers, and digital teams, the postholder will lead the development of robust mental health data systems and analytics capabilities aligned with NHS England standards and local Trust priorities.
To deputise for the Head of Informatics when necessary and contribute to the Informatics senior management team.
To manipulate and analyse highly complex data by using expert technical knowledge and skills in Access, Excel and additional data management tools i.e. SQL, TMI or multi-dimensional tools
To have well developed knowledge and be the Trusts expert lead on local and national data standards, definitions and datasets and returns
To support the Head of Informatics in the management and development of the interface between operational services, the clinical system ( EPR team) and the wider informatics team
To be responsible for ensuring that all information performance requirements are effectively communicated across the Trust and reported on to agreed timetables
To ensure that there is a robust process in place to consider, agree, manage and record all information variations.
To implement and maintain robust “log” for managing, reporting and responding to all data management queries
To develop and implement effective and efficient data quality practices
Develop effective working relationships with internal and external colleagues, partner organisations and regulatory bodies.
Work closely with service users, carers and other representatives to ensure that services delivered meet the needs of local people.
Promote a culture of information assurance and continuous improvement and support policy implementation and delivery across the whole organisation.
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
staff networks and support group
We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.
Degree or equivalent experience in Data, Informatics, Analytics, Computer Science, Healthcare Information, or related field.
Evidence of continuing professional development in data, digital, analytics, or leadership.
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust’s Values
Strong understanding of:
NHS mental health data standards
MHSDS & CSDS reporting
Health Care Pathways
Data governance and information standards
Business intelligence and analytics tools
Performance management within NHS services
Statistical analysis and predictive modelling techniques
ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) transformation methodologies
Data warehousing and architectural modelling principles
Microsoft Fabric architecture and implementation
Power BI semantic modelling, dashboard development, and enterprise reporting delivery
Ability to translate complex datasets into meaningful operational insight.
Significant experience leading data, analytics, or information services within the NHS or healthcare sector.
Experience working with NHS datasets and NHS reporting requirements.
Experience improving operational reporting and data quality processes.
Experience leading teams in a complex healthcare environment.
Demonstrable experience supporting service improvement through data insight and analytics.
AI and automation in healthcare
Population health analytics
EPR optimisation programmes
Cloud-based analytics environments
ICS-wide reporting and integration initiatives
Knowledge of NHS Federated Data Platform developments.
Demonstrate commitment to compassionate, patient-centred mental healthcare.
Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Support collaborative working across Adult and Children’s services.
Champion ethical and responsible use of data and AI.
Foster a culture of openness, learning, and continuous improvement.
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Able to travel between Trust sites and to meetings.
