Job vacancy: Workforce Information Analyst, Band 5, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Gloucester

Job summary

Main area: Workforce Information
Grade: Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (09:00-17:00)
Job ref: 318-25-T0380

Employer: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Town: Gloucester
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 (pa pro rata if part-time)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 04/06/2025 23:59
Interview date: 16/06/2025

Workforce Information Analyst, Band 5

Band 5

Join us at an exciting time for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! We have an ambitious plan for our journey to Outstanding and are looking for aspirational, committed individuals to join us, making a real difference to both staff and patients.

As a former winner of England for excellence award: Tourism destination of the year, the beautiful city of Gloucester and the scenic regency spa town of Cheltenham are fantastic places to work and live.

As a hospital Trust we are currently involved in over 100 clinical trials and studies, whilst also providing acute elective and specialist services to a population of over 620,000.

By joining Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for full duties and requirements.

Degree level education or equivalent.

In depth knowledge of an information related field either acquired by postgraduate study to diploma level or equivalent experience

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present highly complex information, taking account of the needs and level of the audience

Advanced level of skill in information analysis. The data may be conflicting and contentious to those receiving it.

Ability to write and present clear reports, short articles and presentations taking into account the audience who will receive it eg project work

Expert technical specialist knowledge of ESR including in depth knowledge of NHS data definitions, terminology and ability to maintain and update the database. This includes a thorough understanding of the current issues facing the NHS and the role of information in this context

Demonstrable relational database experience and skills including extraction and manipulation of data etc

Experience of working in the NHS

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

Degree level education or equivalent.
Ability to identify problems and inconsistencies with complex data and produce workable solutions.
Experience of working with highly complex data
Advanced level of skill in information analysis. The data may be conflicting and contentious to those receiving it.
Ability to engage with senior staff at a professional level to identify management information needs. Ability to consider problems and issues in the broad context and look beyond the immediate situation.
Ability to work under pressure, dealing with changing and frequently competing priorities to tight deadlines.
Ability to analyse complex information and workforce trends to identify key concerns and develop potential solutions.
Expert technical specialist knowledge of ESR including in depth knowledge of NHS data definitions, terminology and ability to maintain and update the database. This includes a thorough understanding of the current issues facing the NHS and the role of information in this context
Experience of working in the NHS
Demonstrable relational database experience and skills including extraction and manipulation of data etc
Works effectively both autonomously under own initiative, and as part of a team
Expert skills in the use of data extraction from ESR including the tailoring of unique reports using ESR BI and PC applications such as Excel, Publisher, Word and Access, using skills at an advanced level of expertise.

Desirable criteria

In depth knowledge of an information related field either acquired by postgraduate study to diploma level or equivalent experience
Well-developed sensitivity to stakeholder relationships with a constructive yet strong approach to challenge.
Experience in the knowledge and use of NHS workforce metrics and reporting processes eg. Model Hospital

The health and wellbeing of our staff and patients remains the priority of the Trust. Vaccination remains the best chance we have of conquering COVID and the Trust encourages everyone to take up this offer.

Please note, this vacancy may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, so please apply as soon as possible if you are interested. The Recruitment Team are unable to accept any applications after the position has closed on NHS Jobs.

Committed to safeguarding our community

If applicable for the post, all successful candidates will be required to pay for their own Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The cost will be £29 (standard checks) or £46 (enhanced checks), and will be recovered through two instalments from the candidate's salary. Please contact [email protected] for further information.

The Trust is a safeguarding employer committed to the safeguarding and promotion of welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust is committed to safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults, and any appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance. As part of the organisation's commitment to Safer Recruitment, candidates may request copies of relevant policies and procedures by contacting the Recruitment Team at [email protected]

Committed to supporting service personnel

As part of our commitment to support Service Personnel, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with the Career Transition Partnership, offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for all qualifying Service and Ex-Service Personnel. To qualify for a guaranteed interview, candidates must meet the essential criteria for the post and be either a current member of the Armed Forces, or be within the two year period of resettlement. If this applies to you please email the job reference number and your AR number to the Recruitment Team at [email protected]