Data Analyst
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London, EC1V 2PD
Salary
£47,951 to £56,863
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 September 2026
8 days left
Job description
Please note we may close this advert early if we receive an exceptionally high volume of applications. Are you passionate about making a difference to...
Moorfields Eye Hospital is one of the oldest and largest ophthalmology providers in the UK, providing care across a network of over 20 sites across London and the southeast.
The Transformation team are seeking a data analyst to join the team. The team deliver a range of improvement projects across Moorfields, supporting outpatients, theatres, quality and digital innovation programmes.
Moorfields is on an exceptionally exciting journey over the next few years, with the implementation of a new electronic patient record (EPR) system and the move to our new state-of-the-art hospital in 2027.
We are looking for a self-motivated individual who is technical and numerate, with strong Excel and SQL skills, and good communication skills. The post-holder will be working in the informatics function of our team, supporting project delivery by using data to find efficiencies, drive informed decisions and improve patient outcomes.
Our office is based at Old Street, London with a plan to move to offices in King's Cross in 2027 and we offer flexible hybrid working, expected 2 days a week on site. You will also have access to training and development opportunities, including SQL coding, data analysis, project management and improvement methodologies.
If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference, work in a supportive team, and grow your skills and NHS career, please apply today.
Analytical service & insight
- Capture information from relevant stakeholders and transfer to intelligence.
- Provide detailed interpretation and recommendations relating to analysis.
- Provide advice and guidance to senior staff and service managers on the interpretation of information reports.
- Support, and lead where appropriate, delivery of information and performance reporting that enables services to track performance against agreed targets.
- Make key stakeholders aware of any issues with relevant datasets, for example highlighting data quality issues, explaining terminology and investigating irregularities.
Performance & information
- Liaise with stakeholders to follow up omissions, errors and data inconsistencies.
- Develop and maintain regular reporting for both internal and external recipients, pursuing automation where appropriate.
- Ensure managers and clinicians have the information they require to deliver high quality services for patients.
- Provide statistical analysis of trends within performance data, highlighting variances and supporting decision making and improvement.
- Manipulate and analyse data using advanced Excel skills, including combining data from multiple sources, producing statistics, pivot tables and graphs.
- Extract and manipulate data from the trusts data warehouse using TSQL on Microsoft SQL Management Studio.
- Support the scoping of new datasets by testing and auditing clinical systems and verifying data outputs.
- Conduct in-person audits, such as time and motion data collection in clinics and theatres, and support projects where appropriate.
Communication & engagement
- Deputise for Line Manager at meetings/forums relevant to your area.
- Present verbal and written reports and represent the Transformation team at internal and external meetings.
- Participate in discussions to determine appropriate performance measures and translate business needs into metrics.
- Share knowledge with the QSIS team and colleagues when relevant to your work area and/or trust-wide transformation projects.
People & performance
- Role model Moorfields values and behaviour framework.
- Support the Transformation team with administrative processes such as liaising with IT and suppliers regarding issues raised.
What's in it for You?
At Moorfields, we invest in you--your growth, your wellbeing, your future.You'll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:
o Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)o Membership of the NHS Pension Schemeo 24/7 independent counselling supporto Career-long learning and development opportunitieso Excellent transport connectionso Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemeso Free Pilates classeso Full support and training to develop your skills
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in a technical/numerate field (e.g. Maths, Computer Science) or equivalent relevant experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Masters degree or similar qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a data analyst producing outputs such as reports, dashboards, and visualisations for varied audiences.
- Experience using data to support service change or improvement
- Experience working in the NHS or healthcare sector, particularly with hospital service
Desirable
- Experience working in the NHS or healthcare sector, particularly with hospital services.
- Experience using advanced specialised computer software such as electronic medical record system, financing software or customer relationship management (CRMs)
- Experience coding in R or any other coding language applied for data analysis
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex data accurately, ensuring high data quality, confidentiality, and security.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Experience SQL querying and describes completing relevant tasks utilising coding development
- Advanced Microsoft Excel user (e.g. formulae, pivot tables etc) and describes completing relevant tasks utilising spreadsheets
Desirable
- Knowledge of project management or improvement methodologies (e.g. Agile, PDSA).
- Experience with business intelligence tools especially Qlik Sense.
- Experience with developing dashboards in QlikSense
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
4 September 2026
Last checked
5 September 2026
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