Senior Research Data Analyst in City of London

Site University College London Hospital Town London Salary £47,951 - £56,863 Per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 09/11/2026 23:59

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Main duties of the job

The role will be responsible for all aspects of data collection and providing data reporting and analytics support to the directorate. The post-holder will play a key role in the collection, management and reporting of high-volume research data, serving a range of different purposes.

The post-holder will work with relevant systems (e.g. EDGE, Study Line, NIHR Open Data Platform) to collate and analyse data which is used for internal reporting as well as regional and national reporting. They will liaise with and support Trust Information Managers and the wider JRO in identifying and extracting data from local information systems in a sustainable way that will ensure compliance with national directives and financial sustainability.

We are especially keen to hear from candidates who can model and visualise data within Microsoft Power BI, and who are able to undertake advanced data analysis using MS Excel.

The role will support the unit and the running of a safe efficient service by providing reports for audit and research purposes, working closely with clinical teams to ensure the data meets the needs of the service.
The post-holder will need to work independently, ensuring all aspects of the Management Information System remain fit for purpose.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working .

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Diploma in Information Technology or Data Analysis or equivalent experience
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Ability to interrogate databases
• In depth knowledge of research workflows, especially those relating to Research Management and Governance
• Understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality and security in handling data according to the policies of the trusts and the Data Protection Act
• Educated to master’s level or equivalent experience

Experience, Skills & Abilities

• Experience of relational databases
• In depth specialist knowledge of information analysis and the use of information across the research pathway acquired through degree or equivalent experience.
• Data management and reporting experience
• Developing the technical skills of others
• An understanding of the mechanisms employed for financial control and economy

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to convert data to management information
• Highly data rational with the ability to use quantitative and qualitative information to stimulate improvement

Values

• Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving

Communication

• Ability to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information to a wider audience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate, train and present a range of information issues which can be complex and multi-stranded to a wide audience

Personal and people development

• Proven track record of delivery at a senior level in a large complex service focused organisation, including staff management, project management, change management, and performance management

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:

• Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
• Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
• Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
• Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.

At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.

Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.

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