Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Business Intelligence Service of Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) to recruit a Senior Performance Analyst. The role is a challenging and key position within the service, managing a varied and complex workload therefore we are looking for a highly motivated individual that can thrive in a fast paced environment and work with flexibility. You will be committed to providing a high quality service whilst operating in a climate of continuous change and improvement and able to use your own initiative to confidently manage competing priorities, demonstrating that you can be proactive, resilient and adaptable. Candidates need to be able to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, building effective relationships and positively influence change. The role requires significant experience in performance analysis, business intelligence or data analytics with advanced skills in SQL and Excel and the ability to translate data into actionable intelligence. Candidates will be solution focused with a passion for innovation and transformation as well as being able to identify trends, risks and opportunities. Experience working within the NHS or healthcare sector would be advantageous as would knowledge of NHS PAS such as SystmOne.
Main duties of the job
Work collaboratively to review and deliver a framework of data management and information reporting systems that support business objectives
Line manage and train team members in processes, information systems and sharing subject matter expertise
Directly aligned to a specific Care Delivery Pathway acting as their key point of contact supporting with projects, transformations, developing dashboards as well as providing insightful analysis to support operational decision-making.
To develop and produce reports and analysis in response to business needs and respond to FOI requests
Ensure the successful implementation of reporting mechanisms for new contracts/services, national indicators and developments to meet business needs
Maintain a continuous knowledge of NHS strategy and policy agendas as well as local and national requirements and targets
Maintain expert knowledge of the trusts data warehouses, PAS and corporate systems being able to identify and drive improvement as well as manage risks and data quality issues
Lead on internal and external returns ensuring compliance with relevant requirements, accuracy of information and keeping well documented processes ensuring integrity across all reporting outputs
Interpret and present complex information from large complex datasets in a clear and engaging way, delivering findings to medium size groups as required
Contribute to change management processes that support operational practice and technical solutions/improvements.
Details
- Date posted: 29 October 2026
- Closing date: 09 November 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 7
- Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 270-TH442-CORP
- Job locations: St Mary's Hospital, London Road, Kettering, NN15 7PW, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the Main duties and responsibilities within the job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification (or relevant experience)
- Post graduate diploma or specialist qualification/ training to Masters level (or equivalent experience)
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- Project Management qualification e.g. PRINCE2
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic, motivated, autonomous as well as being a good team leader
- Able to engage with a variety of people, including those within identified Team, and those in external agencies
- Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently
- Committed to continual quality and service improvement
- Self-aware and committed to professional and personal development
Experience
Essential
- Ability to understand complex data structures and data flows
- Line management experience
- Advanced SQL and Excel skills
- Ability to present to medium sized groups and translate complex data to a range of audiences in engaging way providing insightful analysis
- Proven track record of working effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
- Proactive in the development of performance reporting frameworks and delivery of dashboards, analytical reports that support decision making
- Proven experience of managing and influencing change
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health or social care environment in an analytical role
- Experience of technical change management processes
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the local NHS structure, strategy, vision and policy
- Good knowledge of Data Protection legislation and patient confidentiality agenda
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NHS systems in particular the Trust's PAS system SystmOne, other corporate information systems
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
The Business Intelligence Service within NHFT has a comprehensive remit spanning information, performance, business intelligence and data compliance/quality and is responsible for performance improvement and contract management of existing services, as well as the provision of reporting functionality to support operational management of clinical services. The service plays a pivotal role in supporting and understanding operational performance across the organisation to improve patient outcomes and service delivery.
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be 'outstanding' by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth.
Employer details
- Employer name: Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
- Address: St Mary's Hospital, London Road, Kettering, NN15 7PW, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/