Job summary
*Fixed-term position available to end March 2026*
An opportunity has arisen for an information analyst to join our Analytical Services team at Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will form part of a small team of information professionals and deliver an information service that supports the requirements of the Trust including routine internal and external reporting (including central returns to NHS England and contract reports to commissioners) and managing an adhoc information service.
The successful candidate will be highly numerate, have experience in the analysis, interpretation and presentation of complex data and be able to engage with clinicians and managers to design and develop information reports to support improvements to service delivery and performance.Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office applications are essential and a knowledge of SQL and business intelligence tools, including Microsoft Power BI, would be an advantage. An understanding of NHS data and experience of extracting data from patient systems for analysis and reporting would also be beneficial.
Main duties of the job
Support the design, production and implementation of comprehensive data and information reporting systems for organisational wide to direct and change perspectives on information collection and analysis across the organisation, promoting the use of good information to inform effective decision-making.
Support the integration and development of core information processes and services required by the Trust's Corporate and Clinical Directorates.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
1. A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
2. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
3. Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
4. Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
5. Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
6. Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of duties and responsibilities for the role of Information Analyst, please see attached job description or contact Rachel McDonald
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
7. Statistical analysis and report writing skills
8. Comprehensive verbal and written communication skills
9. Resource allocation and planning skills
10. Interpersonal skills including the ability to influence, persuade and motivate
11. Customer service skills
12. Knowledge of core information processes and services
13. Knowledge of data validation and quality assurance systems
14. Knowledge of statistical analysis, analytical methodologies and information interpretation
15. Knowledge of information systems design, adaptation and implementation
16. Ability to consider data or information and produce analysis and recommendations
17. Ability to work under pressure and produce high quality work to tight deadlines
18. Ability to communicate at a number of levels
19. Experience of providing comprehensive information analysis, advice
20. Educated to degree level or equivalent
21. Ability to work on own initiative
Desirable
22. Previous NHS experience
23. Experience of extracting data from SystmOne for analysis and reporting
24. Experience of SQL and use of business intelligence tools
25. Knowledge of NHS data definitions and information standards
26. Knowledge of SystmOne