Location: Middlewich, Cheshire (1 day per week on site, 4 days per week working from home). Reports to: Director of Operations, Screening. Working with: Analytics Team, Programme Managers, Data Quality Teams, Customer Service Administrators, Testing & Development Teams.
Job Overview
InHealth delivers vital diagnostic and screening services on behalf of the NHS and the private sector. We are looking for a Lead Data Analyst to play a pivotal role across two nationally important programmes – the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP) and Child Health Information Services (CHIS). This role offers a rare opportunity to shape how data is used in a growing healthcare organisation, moving from traditional reporting to modern, insight‑led, data‑driven decision making.
Responsibilities
* Ensure existing services run smoothly, delivering statutory reporting, operational insight, and meeting regulator and customer requirements.
* Define and execute the data and analytics roadmap for DESP and CHIS.
* Help transition InHealth towards data as a product with scalable, trusted insights.
* Lead the design and rollout of new analytics tools, reports and dashboards.
* Champion data‑driven thinking across the organisation.
* Balance long‑term vision with practical, incremental delivery.
* Make a tangible difference to how decisions are made across healthcare services.
* Lead the Data and Analytics function for DESP and CHIS with accountability for strategy execution, product development, operational management, leadership and communication, people management, and senior leadership contributions.
Qualifications
Essential:
* Extensive experience in data, analytics, or information services with a strong track record of delivering insight in complex organisations.
* Advanced knowledge of SQL, Python, and Power BI or equivalent tools.
* Strong experience with Microsoft Azure or similar cloud environments.
* Solid understanding of databases, data models, data structures and data quality metrics.
Desirable:
* Leading data and analytics teams through periods of transformation.
* Experience working with data‑as‑a‑product approaches.
* Implementing data solutions across multiple organisations.
* Digital healthcare experience, ideally within or alongside the NHS.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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