Job summary The Northern Care Alliance is an excellent place to be an analyst. Sitting within the Data and Analytics Department, the Insights team is responsible for adding value to data and providing analysis and insights to the Organisation. Supporting your continued development is a priority for the department, we are active members of regional and national health analyst communities and the Informatics Professional Development framework provides a transparent and objective route to progression. We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Principal Insights Analyst. You should have experience of manipulating complex databases, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collate, interpret and present information. You should be experienced in using SQL and MS Excel and possess a good knowledge of NHS data sets. This role is much more than just numbers and data. It is essential that you're able to capture the hearts and minds of the workforce, whilst at the same time connect, engage and influence multiple stakeholders. This is your opportunity to have a huge impact across the NHS supporting patient safety and satisfaction, supporting staff for the future and maximising organisational productivity and efficiency. Main duties of the job Data & Analytics is pivotal to the delivery of high quality efficient healthcare provision. The Insights Team provides analysis and insight to support the NCA in using information to support effective decision making, ensuring that they; make the best use of their resources, understand their performance (quality and efficiency) and providethe information required to enable them to focus on areas of greatest opportunity. The role will provide expert professional advice in relation to national, local, contractual and regulatory requirements and the translation into operational requirements, demand & capacity planning, performance management, reporting, measurements processesand statistical modelling. About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Date posted 07 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours Reference number 236-NCA-AC031-25 Job locations Northern Care Alliance Home Working Eccles New Road Salford M50 1SW Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Person Specification Experience Essential Substantial experience of working in the NHS or other healthcare provider Experience and detailed understanding of NHS Information, reporting and performance management requirements and processes Desirable Experience in using R or other equivalent programming language Qualifications Essential Evidence of relevant continued professional development in specialist informatics area Degree or equivalent professional qualifications/experience Degree in numerate / informatics or business management related subject or equivalent significant experience Desirable Informatics related courses and qualifications Formal management/leadership training Skills Essential SQL report writing skills Ability to work to a deadline and to prioritise own workload Able to communicate clearly both in verbal and written communications. Excellent level of numeracy and literacy skills Organised and methodical with attention to detail Person Specification Experience Essential Substantial experience of working in the NHS or other healthcare provider Experience and detailed understanding of NHS Information, reporting and performance management requirements and processes Desirable Experience in using R or other equivalent programming language Qualifications Essential Evidence of relevant continued professional development in specialist informatics area Degree or equivalent professional qualifications/experience Degree in numerate / informatics or business management related subject or equivalent significant experience Desirable Informatics related courses and qualifications Formal management/leadership training Skills Essential SQL report writing skills Ability to work to a deadline and to prioritise own workload Able to communicate clearly both in verbal and written communications. Excellent level of numeracy and literacy skills Organised and methodical with attention to detail 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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address Northern Care Alliance Home Working Eccles New Road Salford M50 1SW Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)