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Information Analyst - Band 5 x 3
The closing date is 26 April 2026
There are three full‑time vacancies available: two supporting the Surgery Division and one supporting the Medicine Division. For more information, please contact Angel Masih Flynn (angel.masih1@nhs.net) regarding the Surgical roles, or Ben Hidvegi (ben.hidvegi@nhs.net) for the Medicine position.
As an Information Analyst, you will provide high‑quality information and analysis to the organisation and external stakeholders within either the Surgical or Medicine Division. You will work closely with clinicians and senior managers to understand their needs, develop effective reporting tools, and deliver insights that support informed decision‑making. The role requires strong engagement skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to build positive relationships that help improve patient care.
This is an exciting time to join the GHFT BI team. We have received national recognition— including the Health Tech Newspaper Award for Best Use of Data (2020) and AphA's Analytical Team of the Year—and are progressing rapidly with our Digital BI strategy. Our future plans include expanding the use of machine learning and predictive analytics, offering excellent opportunities for personal and professional development.
We offer hybrid working arrangements following a qualifying period, supporting flexibility within a friendly and collaborative team.
Please note: this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Main duties of the job
These roles are based within the Business Intelligence Unit at Gloucestershire Hospitals Foundation Trust. The ideal candidates will have strong analytical capabilities, along with the ability to effectively communicate and present complex information to a range of different stakeholders. The candidate will need to be able to work under pressure and be able to prioritise their own workload when there are conflicting deadlines.
We are therefore looking for analysts who have a drive and passion for delivering an exemplar BI service. Individuals who are both forward‑thinking and solutions‑oriented.
About us
Business intelligence is a process, driven by technology, that analyses business data to provide information that can be actioned so that, as a Trust, we can make better‑informed business decisions.
The Business Intelligence team plays a vital role in supporting the clinical divisions within the Trust by delivering comprehensive analysis and expert insights. Through operational intelligence, benchmarking activities, and strategic support for the Trust's savings plans, the team ensures data‑driven decision‑making that enhances efficiency and effectiveness across the organisation. As part of the Information Management and Technology (IM&T) Directorate within the Corporate Division, Business Intelligence is central to shaping the Trust's operational and clinical strategies.
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another. As a Trust with over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South‑West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals.
Job responsibilities
The post holder primarily has responsibility for the provision of information to both the organisation and our external stakeholders.
The post holder will also be responsible for interrogating large volumes of complex data and use a variety of software and analytical methods to turn this data into intelligence.
The post holder is expected to highlight any areas of concern with regard to data quality and accuracy, and undertake appropriate action as required. The post holder will work as part of a team of analysts and will also be required to work independently at times and manage their own workload. They will need to take a proactive approach with regard to prioritising and negotiating deadlines. Hybrid working arrangements accessible after a qualifying period.
Additional working pattern details: Hybrid work - 2-3 days per week on site.
The proposed interview date will be during the week commencing 11th May 2026.
For queries related to Medical Band 5 post please contact Divisional Information Manager Medicine 0300 422 4947.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent educational level
Knowledge and Skills
* Intermediate knowledge and highly skilled in the use of MS Excel
* An analytical mindset and ability to explain trends and themes in data.
* Good understanding of the importance of data quality
* Firm understanding of SQL and ability to write queries
* Basic knowledge and understanding of NHS Data Dictionary including datasets and data standards
* Good understanding of patient pathways
Experience
* Ability and experience to present information with a high level of accuracy to a wide range of audiences both verbally and electronically (e.g. charts, graphs, reports, scorecards, tables, dashboards etc.)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£32,073 to £39,043 a year (pa pro rata if part‑time)
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