Job summary

Youll play an important role in supporting Medicines Optimisation and Pharmacy Services (MOPS), using data to help us understand performance, improve our services and make informed decisions.

Were looking for someone who is confident working with data, has good digital skills and can communicate information clearly to others.

Please be advised that this vacancy may close early should sufficient applications be received. Early application is therefore recommended.

**Previous applicants need not apply **

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for:

• Collecting, validating, analysing, and reporting data from a wide range of clinical, pharmacy, workforce, financial, digital, and patient administration systems.
• Supporting MOPS with mandatory, statutory, operational, performance, quality, and assurance reporting requirements.
• Undertaking audits and surveillance activities, analysing findings, identifying trends and risks, and presenting results in a clear and meaningful way.
• Producing accurate reports and dashboards, including graphical presentations, and disseminating information to key stakeholders.
• Developing and maintaining databases and reporting systems to support medicines optimisation and pharmacy services.
• Providing analytical support for service improvement initiatives, incidents, operational pressures, and emerging priorities.
• Working collaboratively with clinical, operational, digital, and corporate teams to ensure robust data governance and reporting.
• Contributing to departmental and Trust-wide policies, procedures, and quality improvement activities.
• Managing their own workload independently while working effectively as part of the wider MOPS team.
• Maintaining professional standards, upholding Trust values, supporting equality and diversity, and participating in continuous professional development.

Details

• Date posted: 29 October 2026
• Closing date: 02 November 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 001649
• Job locations: Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4DG, United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential person specification requirements

Qualifications

• Information/IT qualification (Level 3) or equivalent relevant experience.
• Desirable: Microsoft Office Specialist (Excel) qualification.
• Desirable: Data Analyst qualification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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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.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Employer details

• Employer name: The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
• Address: Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4DG, United Kingdom
• Employer's website: https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/