Job summary An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Data Analyst (Power BI) to support Digital Health and Care Wales in the use of data to improve the delivery of patient care and services. This post will play a key role in maximizing the potential of the local and national data collected by DHCW, contributing to enhanced data analysis to support the information needs within the organisation. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who has experience in successfully leading on projects, along with considerable experience and knowledge of developing and presenting information using the Microsoft Power Platform (in particular Power Automate, Power Apps and Power BI), to various audiences at all levels. The candidate should have proven IT skills in an analytical capacity i.e. good working knowledge of relational databases and information systems with data retrieval skills using software packages, such as Microsoft Structured Query Language. The candidate should enjoy working as part of a busy team and be able to demonstrate a commitment to delivering a high-quality service. The successful applicant will need to be willing to learn new skills and maintain positive and constructive relationships with a wide range of individuals and organisations and be able to prioritise their own work. Main duties of the job As a Specialist Data Analyst (Power BI), your approach will be flexible and innovative. You will play a key role in exploiting data within DHCW and enhancing the data analysis, interpretation, and presentation skills in the DHCW Corporate Power BI Team, including influencing the development of relevant datasets to appropriately reflect the information needs of DHCW directorates and their initiatives. Primary duties are: To co-ordinate the delivery and processing of highly complex, sensitive data, information, and business intelligence in relation to all Directorates / Stakeholders. To carry out innovative analyses and produce reports into the quality of data held by DHCW and ensure that analysts are aware of potentially problematic areas using Power Platform tools (Power BI, Power Automate and Power Apps) To lead on the specialist area of Power BI at a corporate level, ensuring standardised usage, quality assurance and best practice are in place and always adhered to To lead on the development and roll out of the Assurance Framework for Power BI Development and Publishing at a corporate level, providing guidance and support to customers at all levels across DHCW. Provide guidance on data and analytical matters to both internal and external customers and junior members of staff. About us Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) is an expert national body and part of NHS Wales. We work in partnership with NHS Wales colleagues and other key stakeholders to provide national digital and data services which support the delivery of health and social care in Wales. Modern health and care services depend on good digital tools, data and information. DHCW runs or works with more than 100 services and delivers major national digital transformation programmes to support this. In addition, DHCW provides expert advice in relation to cyber security and information governance. We give frontline staff the digital tools which help them provide safer and more efficient care. We are also giving patients and the public digital tools to better manage their own health and wellbeing, empowering people to live healthier lives. We put people at the heart of what we do, working to the highest standards to deliver quality and make digital a force for good in health and care. Working for DHCW offers lots of employee benefits, including flexible working, a competitive salary, 28 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays and opportunities for career development. We are committed to recognising and celebrating our staff as the most valuable part of our organisation. Date posted 09 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 025-AC077-0425 Job locations Hybrid working Location to be confirmed at interview CF11 9AD Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent experience. Evidence of Continuous professional development Experience Essential Expert knowledge of Power BI, Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint, MS Project, SQL, and OLAP. Significant relevant experience in an NHS Information environment Experience of working under pressures to deadlines in a customer focused environment Highly specialised knowledge of analysis and statistical techniques and tools within own area of expertise; to include Power BI. Clear understanding of service area to enable interpretation of customer requirements including high level knowledge of data items and definitions. Desirable Supervisory experience within an NHS Information environment. Skills and Attributes Essential Proven IT skills in an analytical capacity, structured programming skills are essential. Ability to develop and present information in own area of expertise using presentational aids. Able to work on own initiative and effectively prioritise both own and others workload. Effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels. Ability to supervise, motivate and assist in the development of junior staff and guide and motivate project team members. Excellent problem-solving skills. Ability to learn new IT related skills and systems. Desirable Ability to Speak Welsh to Level 1 Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent experience. Evidence of Continuous professional development Experience Essential Expert knowledge of Power BI, Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint, MS Project, SQL, and OLAP. Significant relevant experience in an NHS Information environment Experience of working under pressures to deadlines in a customer focused environment Highly specialised knowledge of analysis and statistical techniques and tools within own area of expertise; to include Power BI. Clear understanding of service area to enable interpretation of customer requirements including high level knowledge of data items and definitions. Desirable Supervisory experience within an NHS Information environment. Skills and Attributes Essential Proven IT skills in an analytical capacity, structured programming skills are essential. Ability to develop and present information in own area of expertise using presentational aids. Able to work on own initiative and effectively prioritise both own and others workload. Effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels. Ability to supervise, motivate and assist in the development of junior staff and guide and motivate project team members. Excellent problem-solving skills. Ability to learn new IT related skills and systems. Desirable Ability to Speak Welsh to Level 1 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Digital Health and Care Wales Address Hybrid working Location to be confirmed at interview CF11 9AD Employer's website https://nwis.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)