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# Information Analyst

- **Company:** Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** Cheltenham, United Kingdom
- **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Data Dictionary, Data Governance, SQL Databases, Information Technology, Tools for Reporting
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9318-26-0941/ats-direct-apply

## About the Role

This role is based within the Business Intelligence Unit at Gloucestershire Hospitals Foundation Trust. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical capabilities, along with the ability to effectively communicate and present complex information to a range of different stakeholders. The candidate will need to be able to work under pressure and be able to prioritise their own workload when there are conflicting deadlines.

We are therefore looking for an analyst who has a drive and passion for delivering an exemplar BI service. An individual who is both forward thinking and solutions orientated., * Bachelor Degree or equivalent educational level

 * Analytics, IT skills, * Ability and experenice to present information with a high level of accuracy to a wide range of audiences both verbally and electronically (e.g. charts graphs, reports, scorecards, tables, dashboards etc.)
 * An analytical mindset and ability to explain trends and themes in data.
 * Good understanding of the importance of data quality. Attention to detail.
 * Ability to challenge and manage user expectations
 * The ability to exercise own initiative and work independently to achieve objectives and deadlines., * Excellent communication skills
 * Intermediate knowledge and highly skilled in the use of MS Excel.
 * Basic knowledge and understanding of NHS Data Dictionary including datasets, data standards and data modelling concepts
 * Excellent problem solving skills to the development of advanced analytical methodologies.
 * Good understanding of patient pathways

## Description

The post holder primarily has responsibility for the provision of information to both the organisation and our external stakeholders.

This involves working closely with clinicians and senior managers within the hospital to understand their requirements, developing reporting tools and providing intelligence to enable services to make better informed decisions. The post holder will need to be engaging, forward thinking, and work with a positive attitude in order to build great working relationships with our customers to improve patient care.

The post holder will also be responsible for interrogating large volumes of complex data, and use a variety of software and analytical methods to turn this data into intelligence.

The post holder is expected to highlight any areas of concern with regard to data quality and accuracy and undertake appropriate action as required. The post holder will work as part of a team of analysts, but will be required to work independently at times and manage their own workload. They will also need to take a proactive approach with regard to prioritising and negotiating deadlines. Hybrid working arrangements accessible after a qualifying period.