Trainee Information Analyst (Apprentice)

Trainee Information Analyst (Apprentice)

NHS AfC: Band 4

Main area Business Intelligence Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract 2 years (The contract will be fixed term and 2 years (covering the length of the Apprenticeship)) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Hybrid: Home and Office Based when required - must be within commutable distance of Blackpool or willing to relocate.) Job ref 435-1LSC-BTH-58.26

Site Blackpool Stadium Town Blackpool Salary £28,392 - £31,157 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 22/11/2026 23:59

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

Job overview

We’re looking for a curious, motivated Trainee Information Analyst (Band 4) to join our Business Intelligence team. You’ll gain hands‑on experience turning data into clear, meaningful reports while working towards a Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship.
With structured learning and support from experienced colleagues, you’ll develop skills in SQL, data analysis and visualisation, helping teams use information to understand and improve services. If you enjoy solving problems, have an eye for detail and are keen to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

• Be enrolled on a structured accredited learning programme working towards a Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship qualification.
• Assist in the delivery of Business Intelligence (BI) solutions to support organisational reporting and information requirements.
• Learn to interrogate information systems to produce routine and ad hoc reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of service datasets, reports and presentation tools.
• Learn to interpret and present information in a clear and meaningful way for a range of audiences.
• Respond to routine queries relating to data, reports and analysis, with support from senior colleagues.

Working for our organisation

Working as part of OneLSC, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHNHSFT) is committed to delivering patient and organisational benefits through the use of Information Technology. BTHNHSFT has a wide range of development and improvement projects planned, including the further roll out of the IMS Maxims Electronic Patient Record functionality as part of the Digital Level-Up Programme.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES

1. The post holder will progressively develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to undertake the full duties of an Information Analyst under supervision

2. Provide support in the development, adaptation and design of Trust service datasets under the guidance of senior colleagues.

3. Respond to questions and queries on data, reports and analyses, investigate anomalies and offer solutions and corrections as appropriate to ensure confidence in the informatics tools used in the Trust.

4. Support the implementation and on‑going maintenance of business intelligence solutions, to deliver information reports in an accurate, timely and consistent manner.

5. Learn and develop skills in SQL, database administration and data analysis.

6. Support in the validation and completion of submissions and statutory and non‑statutory returns to Commissioners as required to meet national and local expectations of information provision.

7. Assist with responding to specific requests for information as required for example Freedom of Information requests. Interrogating databases and extracting relevant information for bespoke reports.

8. Offer advice to information users to develop full functionality of systems and return on investment to stakeholders.

9. Undertake surveys or audits as necessary to support service / quality / information analysis /investigation.

10. Adopt a customer‑focused response in line with information section performance / quality indicators.

11. Such other duties as may be assigned and commensurate with the band / post

The above list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be fully comprehensive and may be amended to take account of changing circumstances or requirements following consultation with the post holder.

Person specification

EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS

• Good level of general education
• Relevant Level 3 qualification such as A levels in an appropriate subject or have completed an advanced apprenticeship.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

• Good knowledge of MS Excel
• Experience or knowledge of SQL or other coding languages

SKILLS AND ABILITY

• Good problem‑solving skills
• Ability to learn and apply programming skills
• Good numeracy and statistical methods skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Ability to work as part of a team and to work on own

We note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro‑rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay‑scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.

Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS)

If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained.

The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.

The cost for an Enhanced DBS, is £45.90 and for a Basic & Standard, this is £24.90 this cost includes a £4.90 admin fee.

This cost is not applicable for a Volunteer post

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first‑class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.

We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background.

We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under‑representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. By telephone 01254 732075 or email admin.recruitment@elht.nhs.uk or write to Employment Services, Parkview Offices, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH

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