Business Intelligence Analyst

Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Home Contract Town Worthing Salary £47,810 - £54,710 Per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 11/01/:59

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

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Job overview

NHS England funds the Internal Medicine Strategic Network (IMSN) and the Neurosciences and Trauma Strategic Network. We are in the early stages of building skilled, multidisciplinary teams to lead transformation across specialised services. This is a formative phase that offers the opportunity to help shape how the Strategic Networks operate and deliver impact across Internal Medicine, Neurosciences, and Trauma specialties.

Main duties of the job

As a Business Intelligence Analyst, you will lead the development of data flows, analysis and reporting that underpin planning, performance and improvement across specialised pathways. This is a cross-network role supporting both the Internal Medicine Strategic Network and the Neurosciences and Trauma Strategic Network, offering a diverse and impactful portfolio across multiple specialities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please review the attached job description and information pack for comprehensive details and responsibilities.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years' experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship. Qualifications

• Relevant masters or equivalent experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or a related field.
• Professional qualification in data management or business intelligence is desirable.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Facilitation training

Experience

• Significant experience in data analysis and quality monitoring within a healthcare setting.
• Proven track record of leading and supporting service improvement and redesign projects.
• Experience engaging with multiple stakeholders, including clinical and senior staff.
• Experience managing or contributing to budgets and ensuring efficient resource use.
• Experience of working as part of a project team to deliver new models of care
• Experience of working across multiple organisations to deliver change
• Experience of coaching staff to deliver projects or changes

Communication

• Capable of conveying and interpreting highly complex, sensitive, or contentious information.
• Skilled in presenting highly complex information to large groups, ensuring clarity and understanding despite potential barriers.

Personal Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to extract, interpret, and present complex qualitative and quantitative data.
• Skilled in developing reports using advanced spreadsheet and database functions.
• Competent in performance analysis, capacity/demand modelling, and option appraisal.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate new ways of working and facilitate collaborative approaches.
• Capable of formulating and adjusting plans to meet organisational goals.
• Results-oriented and able to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to identify and manage financial and non-financial benefits.

Behavioural Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to championing diversity and equality.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)

Important information for applicants:

A Note on AI Use in Applications We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations-elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation. Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Further Information

For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email .

For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email .

We will also have contact information for the head of Internal Medicine Strategic Network and the joint recruiting manager for the Neurosciences and Trauma Strategic Network as follows.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Name: Alastair Leslie-Dakers

Job title: Head of Internal Medicine Strategic Network

Email:

Telephone:

Additional information

Contact by email

Joint recruiting manager

Emma Bowyer

Head of Neurosciences and Trauma Strategic Network

Email: