Data AnalystNHS

Job summary

At InHealth, we're looking for a Data Analyst to help shape the future of healthcare delivery. Working closely with operational leaders and senior stakeholders, you'll use data to influence decision-making, improve performance, and ultimately help deliver better outcomes for patients across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced analyst who enjoys solving complex problems, identifying trends and transforming large datasets into meaningful recommendations that drive measurable improvements.

Main duties of the job

• Producing accurate reports, dashboards and performance analysis.
• Analysing large and complex datasets to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Supporting forecasting, demand planning and activity modelling.
• Partnering with operational management teams to improve business performance.
• Monitoring contract performance against activity plans and KPIs.
• Delivering data-driven recommendations that improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Supporting business growth initiatives, tender submissions and operational planning.
• Acting as a subject matter expert for reporting systems and operational data.
• Reviewing supplier invoices and carrying out reconciliations.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements through data insight and analysis.

Job description

Data Analyst

Location: Hybrid Working | Must be within commutable distance of our Middlewich office

Hours: Full Time - 37.5 - core office hours but can be flexible

Turn Data into Better Healthcare

At InHealth, we're looking for a Data Analyst to help shape the future of healthcare delivery. Working closely with operational leaders and senior stakeholders, you'll use data to influence decision-making, improve performance, and ultimately help deliver better outcomes for patients across the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced analyst who enjoys solving complex problems, identifying trends and transforming large datasets into meaningful recommendations that drive measurable improvements.

Why Join InHealth?

At InHealth, you'll be part of a team that genuinely values data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.

Benefits of joining us include:

• Hybrid working with a blend of home and office-based collaboration.
• The opportunity to work directly with senior leaders and influence key business decisions.
• A varied role combining analysis, forecasting, reporting and business improvement.
• Exposure to large-scale healthcare programmes and operational performance management.
• Flexible working options and a supportive team culture.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to patient experience and healthcare delivery.

As a Data Analyst, you'll partner with operational, bookings and support teams to provide the insights needed to drive service performance and operational efficiency.

You'll be responsible for producing meaningful reports, analysing operational performance, forecasting activity levels and identifying opportunities for improvement across multiple healthcare programmes. Your work will help shape business decisions, support service improvement initiatives and contribute to the successful delivery of our services.

This role is perfect for someone who combines strong technical analytical skills with commercial awareness and a passion for using data to solve real-world challenges.

What You'll Be Doing

• Producing accurate reports, dashboards and performance analysis.
• Analysing large and complex datasets to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Supporting forecasting, demand planning and activity modelling.
• Partnering with operational management teams to improve business performance.
• Monitoring contract performance against activity plans and KPIs.
• Delivering data-driven recommendations that improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Supporting business growth initiatives, tender submissions and operational planning.
• Acting as a subject matter expert for reporting systems and operational data.
• Reviewing supplier invoices and carrying out reconciliations.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements through data insight and analysis.

What We're Looking For Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience in a Data Analyst or similar analytical role.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proven experience working with large volumes of data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience producing clear, concise management information and performance reports.
• Ability to evaluate business processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Experience influencing operational decisions through data-led recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present findings to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of how data impacts business performance.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• SQL experience.
• Experience using Business Intelligence and reporting tools.
• Previous healthcare or operational environment experience.
• Forecasting, modelling or workforce planning experience.
• Python experience.
• Dashboard development and visualisation experience.

About You

You're someone who loves digging into data and uncovering the story behind the numbers. You enjoy challenging thinking, influencing stakeholders and helping teams make better decisions through evidence-based insights.

Most importantly, you're motivated by making a difference. You'll take pride in knowing that the work you do helps improve services, supports operational excellence and contributes to delivering better healthcare for patients every day.

About us

InHealth is the UKs largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions, working in partnership with the NHS for more than 30 years to make healthcare better for more than 5 million patients each year.

Behind every test, scan and assessment is a team of people helping our services run smoothly, efficiently and with care. With opportunities across community, hospital and office-based settings, InHealth offers the chance to grow your career in a people-focused organisation where your work supports millions of patients and helps bring high-quality healthcare closer to local communities.

InHealth is a place where you're trusted to do your job well, supported by people who value your expertise and give you the space to act on it. Teams show up for each other, leaders back your judgment and help remove blockers rather than create them.

New opportunities open as we grow - whether that's progressing, moving sideways or taking on something different as your strengths evolve. And everything we do is focussed on making healthcare better - for patients, partners and the people delivering care.

Read more about us here: Who We Are - InHealth Group