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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Information Analyst and Service Improvement Data Lead - **Company:** Cardiff and Vale University Health Board - **Location:** Port Talbot, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £50,129.0 - £57,365.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Big Data, Health Informatics, Databases, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Warehousing, Information Model, PRINCE2, Standard Sql, Service Development Studio, Qlikview, Web Technologies - **Published:** September 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/H9130-26-0354/ats-direct-apply ## About the Role Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply., * Educated to Masters Level or equivalent experience, * PhD in numerate subject * Relevant professional registration (e.g. UK Council for Health Informatics Professions) * Project Management Qualification (e.g. Prince 2) * Service / Quality improvement qualification, * Experience within a Health Informatics environment. Significant experience within an information environment * Working with large data warehouses utilising a number of data sources and ETL processes. * Contributing towards analytics that are aligned to Population Health/ Prudent Health Care and VBHC * Experience of information analysis and reporting * Strong knowledge in applicable technology e.g. Excel and SQL skills * Good understanding of statistics and their application in a business environment, * Experience with NHS information systems Knowledge of Operational research methods and application * Knowledge and understanding of mandatory reporting requirements, NHS data standards and definitions Business Intelligence tools * Knowledge of NHS administrative systems. * Experience of Developing & contributing to Warehouse Design * Experience of NLP, AI and Machine Learning Essential Aptitude and abilities, * Good data interrogation, visualisation and presentation skills, Strong written and verbal communication skills * Strong information modeling skills, ability to diagnose complex problems, situations and or information * Ability to think strategically whilst leading a team to deliver results across a number of complex projects with numerous interdependencies. * Good management skills, copes well under pressure, team player, collaborative style of working * Customer focused * Advanced IT and analytical skills. Advanced knowledge of IT tools/systems such as SQL, data cubes, Qlik and other BI tools and web technologies * Track record of delivering high quality work in demanding timescales, * Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh., * Ability to travel within geographical area. * Ability to work hours flexibly ## Description Are you interested in using data to improve services and patient outcomes? This exciting role provides specialist analytical leadership for the South Wales Trauma Network, using data science, advanced analytics and business intelligence to support service improvement, research and evidence-based decision-making. The post holder will analyse and interpret complex trauma datasets, including data from the National Major Trauma Registry (NMTR) and the Secure Anonymised Information Linkage (SAIL) Databank, developing dashboards, reports and actionable insights to support operational, managerial and strategic decision-making. Working closely with clinical, academic and operational colleagues, the role will drive quality improvement initiatives, service evaluation and research programmes that improve the delivery of trauma care and patient outcomes across South, Mid and West Wales., The role provides specialist analytical leadership for the South Wales Trauma Network, supporting service evaluation, quality improvement, research and operational delivery through the analysis of complex trauma datasets. Working closely with clinical, operational and academic stakeholders, the post holder will develop and maintain dashboards, reports and analytical products, undertake advanced data analysis using sources including the National Major Trauma Registry (NMTR) and SAIL Databank, and generate insights to inform service planning, performance management and evidence-based decision-making. 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