About this role
Job summary
Are you an analytical, proactive and collaborative professional who enjoys turning complex data into clear, meaningful insight?
Oxfordshire Talking Therapies is looking for a part-time Data Analyst to play a key role in helping our service understand performance, improve outcomes and make well-informed decisions for the people we support.
In this varied Band 5 role, you will produce high-quality routine and ad hoc reports, monitor key measures including access, waiting times, recovery and clinical outcomes, and investigate data quality issues to ensure information is accurate, timely and useful. You will also contribute to audits, benchmarking, research and service improvement projects, helping to translate analysis into practical actions and clearly communicating findings to senior leaders, colleagues, commissioners and partner organisations.
You will be a trusted point of contact for data and performance enquiries, working closely with the wider data team and supporting the Data Administrator. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical and Microsoft Office skills, a keen eye for detail and the confidence to engage with people at all levels. If you are motivated by problem-solving, continuous improvement and using data to make a genuine difference within NHS services, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main duties of the job As Data Analyst, you will play a central role in ensuring that Oxfordshire Talking Therapies has accurate, timely and meaningful information to support service delivery, performance and improvement. Your main duties will include:
Producing routine daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports covering key areas such as access, waiting times, recovery, clinical outcomes and service performance. Collecting, validating and submitting data from electronic patient record systems and other information sources. Analysing complex information, identifying trends, investigating anomalies and resolving data quality issues. Providing clear and responsive analysis for senior managers, operational teams, commissioners and partner organisations. Monitoring performance against local and national targets, highlighting emerging risks and supporting the development of improvement plans. Presenting findings in an accessible and engaging way, helping colleagues understand what the data means and how it can inform decision-making.
About us
Please note that this role will require us to undertake a DBS check as a part of your onboarding.
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to degree level or equivalent reflecting numerical skills
Desirable
Recognised management qualification PRINCE2 or equivalent experience
Knowledge Essential
Advanced skills in MS Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint. Highly numerate and good analytical skills requiring a high degree of concentration. Knowledge of performance and information processes
Desirable
Knowledge of NHS national data sets Knowledge of current NHS performance agenda.
Exper Essential
Experience and evidence of analysing, interpreting and presenting information. Experience of performance monitoring. Experience and evidence of supporting or leading on a project. People management / working as part of a team in a data or administrative service and/or environment.
Desirable
Previous experience working in a healthcare environment.
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.
Employer details Employer name Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address Abell House
Slade Site
Oxford
OX4 4RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)