Senior Data Analyst in London

Job summaryImperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is looking for a talented, experienced, and enthusiastic Senior Data Analyst to join the Surgery and Cancer Business Intelligence team.This role will lead on the delivery of the Corporate Cancer Directorate's priorities including:o Reporting on Trust cancer performance internally and externally e.g. the Faster Diagnosis Standard (FDS), 31-day and 62-day standards.o Data quality and assurance which will include monthly data validation.o Ad-hoc reporting and data insights to drive service improvement.The role will be split between being based at the St Mary's site in Paddington, with some meetings at other sites, and working from home.Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will have strong technical skills (Excel, SQL, Python and Power BI are essential and Qlik and Somerset desirable) as well as extensive NHS cancer knowledge and experience. They will use these skills to analyse, interpret and present complex data, supporting operational, performance and strategic decision-making across cancer services.The role requires a collaborative, proactive and flexible individual who can work independently and as part of a wider team. The post holder will maintain high standards of accuracy and quality whilst managing a varied workload, balancing competing priorities and consistently meeting deadlines. They will be expected to demonstrate excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, taking ownership of tasks and using their initiative to identify opportunities for improvement.Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as the post holder will be required to build and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of corporate, operational and clinical managers.About usAt Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.DetailsDate posted19 August 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary 58,133 to 65,261 a year pa inclusive ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number290-CR-2043Job locationsSt Mary's HospitalPraed StreetLondonW2 1NYUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. Job description Job responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.Person Specification Education/ Qualifications EssentialMasters degree (or relevant occupational experience).Postgraduate qualification in relevant area or equivalent experience.DesirableManagement qualification or equivalent experienceQualification in Project ManagementAssociation of Professional Healthcare Analysts professional registration Experience EssentialSignificant experience in Health Informatics ideally in a Business Analyst roleIn-depth knowledge and understanding of mandatory reporting requirements, NHS data standards and definitionsAdvanced knowledge and competent use of Patient Administration System and other HealthCare I.T. systems.Advanced use of SQL to extract data from large complex databasesExperience of managing projects including use of project plans, identifying risks, etcDesirableExperience of supervising staff.Experience of Cerner MillenniumKnowledge of medical terminologyExperience developing ETLs in Visual Studio Person Specification Education/ Qualifications EssentialMasters degree (or relevant occupational experience).Postgraduate qualification in relevant area or equivalent experience.DesirableManagement qualification or equivalent experienceQualification in Project ManagementAssociation of Professional Healthcare Analysts professional registration Experience EssentialSignificant experience in Health Informatics ideally in a Business Analyst roleIn-depth knowledge and understanding of mandatory reporting requirements, NHS data standards and definitionsAdvanced knowledge and competent use of Patient Administration System and other HealthCare I.T. systems.Advanced use of SQL to extract data from large complex databasesExperience of managing projects including use of project plans, identifying risks, etcDesirableExperience of supervising staff.Experience of Cerner MillenniumKnowledge of medical terminologyExperience developing ETLs in Visual StudioDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameImperial College Healthcare NHS TrustAddressSt Mary's HospitalPraed StreetLondonW2 1NYUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameImperial College Healthcare NHS TrustAddressSt Mary's HospitalPraed StreetLondonW2 1NYUnited KingdomEmployer's website