Job summary
Are you an analytical, proactive and collaborative professional who enjoys turning complex data into clear, meaningful insight?
Oxfordshire Talking Therapies is looking for a part-time Data Analyst to play a key role in helping our service understand performance, improve outcomes and make well-informed decisions for the people we support.
In this varied Band 5 role, you will produce high-quality routine and ad hoc reports, monitor key measures including access, waiting times, recovery and clinical outcomes, and investigate data quality issues to ensure information is accurate, timely and useful. You will also contribute to audits, benchmarking, research and service improvement projects, helping to translate analysis into practical actions and clearly communicating findings to senior leaders, colleagues, commissioners and partner organisations.
You will be a trusted point of contact for data and performance enquiries, working closely with the wider data team and supporting the Data Administrator.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical and Microsoft Office skills, a keen eye for detail and the confidence to engage with people at all levels.
Main duties of the job
As Data Analyst, you will play a central role in ensuring that Oxfordshire Talking Therapies has accurate, timely and meaningful information to support service delivery, performance and improvement. Your main duties will include:
- Producing routine daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports covering key areas such as access, waiting times, recovery, clinical outcomes and service performance.
- Collecting, validating and submitting data from electronic patient record systems and other information sources.
- Analysing complex information, identifying trends, investigating anomalies and resolving data quality issues.
- Providing clear and responsive analysis for senior managers, operational teams, commissioners and partner organisations.
- Monitoring performance against local and national targets, highlighting emerging risks and supporting the development of improvement plans.
- Presenting findings in an accessible and engaging way, helping colleagues understand what the data means and how it can inform decision‑making.
About us
Please note that this role will require us to undertake a DBS check as a part of your onboarding.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent reflecting numerical skills
Desirable
- Recognised management qualification
- PRINCE2 or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced skills in MS Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Highly numerate and good analytical skills requiring a high degree of concentration.
- Knowledge of performance and information processes
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS national data sets
- Knowledge of current NHS performance agenda.
Exper
Essential
- Experience and evidence of analysing, interpreting and presenting information.
- Experience of performance monitoring.
- Experience and evidence of supporting or leading on a project.
- People management / working as part of a team in a data or administrative service and/or environment.
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a healthcare environment.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Abell House
Slade Site
Oxford
OX4 4RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
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