We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work. East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people's own homes. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated 'Outstanding' and Eastbourne DGH was rated 'Good' Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced analyst to work within the Information Management & Performance Team at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. This is an innovative role where creativity and initiative will be encouraged to help shape our future self-service interactive reporting and predictive modelling needs. Main duties of the job We are looking for a bright team player who is enthusiastic, analytical with strong numerical ability and who can thrive in a busy, fast paced environment. Whilst an NHS Trust background would be an advantage, this is not essential. You will need to demonstrate advanced SQL and Excel skills, as these are pivotal in this role. You will be able to prioritise, work to tight deadlines as well as have excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail. Working for our organisation A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today. Statement on the Use of AI We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective. Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application. We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description. For any further questions or queries then please contact the appointed manager. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Good general level of education including maths and English Evidence of continued professional development to degree level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience Experience Essential criteria 3-5 years' experience of undertaking analysis of data to support business decision making using large data sets. Experienced in the use of relational databases and MS Excel spreadsheet. Knowledge / experience of Microsoft SQL server Desirable criteria 3-5 years' experience of working in the NHS Knowledge / experience of NHS datasets and care pathways Experience of the development and release cycle. Experience of Microsoft SQL reporting platforms Skills Essential criteria The ability to exercise own initiative and work independently to achieve objectives and deadlines. The ability to manage both a high quality service to meet the demands of the business division and maintain a close professional working relationship with the wider information service. Skills in developing, maintaining and manipulating highly accurate and complex information systems such as databases or spreadsheets. Good working Knowledge and skills in the use of MSSQL and MS Excel. Excellent problem solving skills to the development of advanced analytical methodologies. Excellent communication skills. A high level of interpersonal skills. The ability to plan, prioritise and assign tasks to support staff. The ability to work and concentrate in a busy and demanding environment. Knowledge Essential criteria A general understanding of the NHS and key developments shaping the information agenda. NHS Information and data modelling concepts NHS data standards and terminology, including clinical datasets. Thorough understanding and knowledge of relational databases, information reporting and advanced queries. Good knowledge of the Data Protection Act 2018 and ability to work confidentially with patient level information. Desirable criteria NHS Data Dictionary Working knowledge of R language and concepts Working knowledge of ASP.net Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. Our vision is to be: The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex. Our mission is to: Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services. Our strategic objectives are to: Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority. Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients' experiences. Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable. Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are: Safe Effective Caring Responsive and Well led Employer certification / accreditation badges