Deputy Head of Data Analysis: Sponsorship Available

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

This is an exciting and challenging role for an experienced data analyst to support the Head of Analysis and Business Intelligence in driving change and improvement through innovative, meaningful and impactful modern data analysis.

Joining an accredited (London Skills Development Network Excellence in Informatics – Level 1 2023) and award-winning (The Royal Statistical Society Florence Nightingale Award 2022, Health Service Journal Digital Awards 2024) department you will manage a group of senior data analysts through an exciting period of change. You will embrace modern data science techniques, visualization best practice and measurement for improvement to champion the use of data to support the trust objectives.

You will be supported by a cloud-based modern data architecture, powerful Power BI analytics and a strategic training plan based on the National Competency Framework for Data Professionals (NHS E/I)

 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for deputising and assisting the Head of Analysis and Business Intelligence in the management of the Data Analysis department supporting Mental Health, Community Health and Primary Care. They will support the Head of Analysis and Business Intelligence by line managing a section of the Senior Data Analysts.

The post holder will work closely with Trust performance leads and service managers to ensure timely and accurate reporting on the performance of all Trust services. The post holder will also deliver performance reporting metrics against agreed specifications for internal and external stakeholders.

The post holder will work closely with the Head of Data Science and Data Warehousing ensuring the smooth and accurate flow of information from various ELFT source systems to staff in a digestible format.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

  • Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of qualification or Training in Staff Management or leadership.

Experience

Essential

  • Specialist knowledge of complicated Data Systems

Desirable

  • Experience of collating data and writing strategic reports

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Ability to analyse complex facts and present data in relevant formats.
  • Ability to lead teams and motivate staff to achieve tasks within tight deadlines
  • Advanced Programming skills (SQL, Python or similar)

Desirable

  • Skills in Power BI or similar software.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Sponsorship

Applications 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).

Closing Date: 14 December 2025

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