Job Overview
This role is part of the Business Analysis and Reporting team, which is undergoing transformation to integrate new technologies, including Microsoft Power BI, into its reporting and analysis processes. The post-holder will work flexibly to support the Trust’s operational and corporate teams, providing complex data analysis and performance reports to aid decision‑making and business planning.
Key responsibilities include developing and delivering specialist reports, coordinating performance improvement projects, and advising services on meeting national and contractual standards. The role also involves ensuring data accuracy, presenting findings to senior management, and supporting the development of the Trust’s business intelligence systems. Frequent travel across the Trust may be required for meetings and operational support.
Responsibilities
* Analyse data requirements and extract data from multiple Trust systems.
* Develop and test queries, and provide clear, concise reports on performance indicators.
* Produce and maintain regular reports on Trust performance, identifying areas of risk and recommending improvements.
* Support performance improvement projects, coordinating actions to meet national and contractual standards.
* Design and maintain performance dashboards and reporting processes to support decision‑making across the Trust.
* Interpret complex performance data, present findings, and communicate performance targets to staff.
* Support operational managers and clinicians with accurate, timely information to meet performance targets, including CQC and Commissioner targets.
* Lead on the development of health‑related data sets and ensure reporting processes align with national/local policies.
* Supervise and coach Performance and Information Assistants, ensuring training and progress against objectives.
* Monitor and track performance improvements, reporting progress to stakeholders, and resolve any data quality issues.
* Develop policies and procedures to support performance improvement and compliance.
* Liaise with external agencies and maintain confidentiality in all interactions.
* Contribute to the introduction of new information systems and ensure appropriate reporting standards are in place.
* Manage, develop, and maintain performance reporting systems, providing cover for team members as needed.
* Analyse customer and service requirements related to data and information.
* Extract complex data from multiple Trust systems using multiple, complex querying methods and languages.
* Write complex code and test theories to successful output.
* Provide clear and concise written and verbal reports on performance indicators to staff within the organisation, interpreting data and presenting complex and sometimes sensitive or contentious information in a clear and understandable format.
* Produce and develop regular reports using appropriate query languages and software packages to analyse and interpret Trust performance.
* Interpret and analyse activity and staff data to produce complex reports, drawing attention to areas of risk and investigating any particular areas of concern, recommending changes to work practices and policy where necessary.
* Work closely with operational services to improve areas of performance, communicating the need for change and giving a clear vision and plan of how this is to be achieved.
* Understand and be able to explain performance targets, that may be highly complex and specialist, and communicate these in an understandable way to staff.
* Coordinate Quality and Performance reporting to Trust Commissioners and the Trust‑wide Quality and Performance Report.
* Develop and maintain performance dashboards ensuring the right information is available at the right times at all levels of the organisation, including technical development of dashboards.
* Co‑ordinate and support designated projects in relation to performance improvement, national and/or contractual requirements, engaging effectively with a range of staff groups.
* Deliver change through facilitation, stakeholder engagement, analysis, planning, consultation, project management, capacity and demand analysis and other proven techniques to ensure performance improvements are sustainable and share good practice at all levels.
* Identify methods of measurement for targets, milestones and timescales for all performance improvement projects to ensure an evidence‑based approach.
* Lead on discrete developments and design of health‑related data sets and information, responding proactively to national and local policy developments to ensure information is provided in accordance with requirement.
Benefits
* 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
* Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
* Staff discounts including Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
* £8,000 relocation package if you move to Essex to join us.
* Season ticket loans are interest‑free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
* Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
* Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
* We provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
* We run recognition awards to recognise staff’s hard work and dedication.
Flexible Working and Additional Support
* Flexible working available from day one for most roles.
* Job share applications are welcomed.
The interview will also include an Excel capability assessment.
Advert closes on Wednesday 25 February 2026.
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