Senior Analyst (Quantitative) - Medicines Optimisation Team
Grade B - £39,784 (National) or £45,456 (London - for London office based or home-based workers within the boundary of the M25) - There is also an additional homeworking allowance of £581 per annum for those working from home.
Contracted Hours: Full time 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Secondment/FTC for 24 months
Location : Homebased - Flexible
Closing date: Wednesday 10 September 2025 at 11.59pm
Assessment Process and Venue
Interviews will be part of a face to face assessment, this will include a written assessment and an interview. The assessment will be held at CQC Stratford Office on a date to be confirmed.
Make a difference
Every role at CQC contributes to our mission. If you're looking for a new role in Operational Insights that gives a true sense of meaning and purpose, then you've found it!
As a Senior Analyst (Quant): Medicines Optimisation, you'll help turn complex medicines data into clear, actionable insights that support safer, more effective care across England.
Picture this
Imagine using your analytical skills to influence how medicines are prescribed and used, helping improve outcomes for people using health and care services. You'll be part of a team that values curiosity, collaboration, and impact.
In the last year as a Senior Analyst (Quant) in Operational Insights, you might have:
* Led a project to analyse prescribing trends across NHS organisations, identifying areas for improvement and sharing insights with senior stakeholders.
* Designed and delivered a PowerBI dashboard that helped inspectors quickly assess medicines optimisation performance in care settings.
The role
You'll play an important part in delivering our mission. In this role, you'll:
* Deliver insight : Lead complex analysis using medicines data to generate meaningful insights that support decision-making across CQC.
* Support stakeholders: Work closely with internal and external teams to shape analytical projects and ensure outputs meet their needs.
* Communicate clearly: Create compelling visualisations and reports that make data easy to understand and act on.
Show us
We will be looking for specific skills, knowledge and experience in your application form:
* Experience working with medicines data : You've used prescribing or similar datasets to produce insights that inform decisions or policy.
* Ability to communicate data effectively : You've created visual reports (e.g. in PowerBI) that tell a clear story and support action.
* Leadership in analysis: You've led analytical projects or teams, applying a range of methods to solve problems and deliver results.
Bring your skills to a role in CQC that really makes a difference. Apply today to join a workplace where your impact is felt every day.
Compliance
Note for internal candidates:This is a secondment/fixed term opportunity. Please read the recruitment and selection policy section on secondments. You must discuss your application with your line manager before applying.
To progress your application, you'll need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Without valid right to work you won't be eligible for the role. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Some roles may also be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
Next steps
If you apply, you'll need to create a profile and complete an online application form. Your application will be completely anonymous. Please see our information for applicants for more details on the process. We contact every applicant to let them know the outcome of their application, so you will hear from us whether or not you are shortlisted.
You can read the full details of the role in the Job Description
If you'd like an informal chat about the role contact - Hayley File, Regional Medicines Manager at or Victoria Lea, Deputy Director of Medicines Optimisation at For general enquiries, please email .
The Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including:
1. Annual leave starting at 27 days per year, rising to 32.5 days with service, plus