Data Analyst Lead

Company: Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
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Location: Middleton
Job Description:

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We are looking for a data quality analyst to support and implement clear processes across the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Care hub.

As a key member of the Care Hub you will ensure that the quality of data from CAMHS meets the requirements for key performance indicators that impact across the care hub. You must have an operational understanding of PARIS, knowledge of CAMHS services, and be able to manage and lead change while building productive relationships with a range of stakeholders.

Main duties of the job

You will work as a key member of a dynamic and committed Care Hub and your work will make a difference to the lives of many with mental health needs. You must be confident in managing and leading change and possess the ability to quickly form productive relationships across stakeholders and use data from a range of sources to support achieving KPI objectives.

Working for our organisation

  • The post holder must comply with the organisation’s standing order and standing financial instructions and must deal honestly with the organisation, colleagues and all those who have dealings with the organisation, including patients, relatives and suppliers.
  • The post holder must ensure that their behaviour and interests inside and outside work do not conflict with their Trust position, duties and/or responsibilities.
  • The post holder must comply with and support the development of the performance standards within the service/department to ensure the service is responsive to and meets the needs of its customers.
  • The post holder will develop and maintain good working relationships with patients, service users, staff, contractors and members of the public.
  • The Trust aims to maintain the goodwill and confidence of its own staff, patients, service users, NHS contractors and the general public. The post holder carries out duties in a courteous, sympathetic and professional manner.
  • All post holders who are members of a professional body must comply with standards of professional practice and conduct. They must be familiar with and adhere to these requirements and maintain their professional membership to the relevant body.

Person specification

Education & Qualifications

  • Diploma level or professional IM&T qualification, or significant professional experience in a data quality environment.

Experience

  • Experience of administration within a mental health setting and handling confidential patient information.
  • Experience of report preparation.
  • Experience of data analysis.
  • Experience of working to short deadlines.
  • Experience of team working.
  • Experience of working within an IAPT service.
  • Experience of synthesising, analysing and interpreting data to meet organisational needs.
  • Experience of contributing to a data quality improvement plan.
  • Experience of working with small groups of staff in a training capacity.
  • Experience with the Health & Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) requirements and data reporting systems.

Knowledge

  • Working knowledge of NHS clinical reporting systems.
  • Working knowledge of Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, statistical concepts and SPSS or similar packages.
  • Knowledge of the relevant IAPT key performance indicators.
  • Knowledge of complex data, data structures and data flows.
  • Ability to work under pressure and produce high‑quality work to tight deadlines, and adjust workload to meet conflicting demands.
  • Investigating and resolving complex issues by interpreting information and using judgement when information is not clearly defined.
  • Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality, and the Data Protection Act 1998.

Skills and abilities

  • Ability to liaise effectively with other agencies.
  • Ability to analyse complex information and identify key messages.
  • Ability to produce reports based on analysis of data collected.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage work‑related stress.
  • Ability to prioritise own workload.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a dedicated team.
  • Ability to make constructive use of supervision.
  • Ability to convey complex data definitions and procedures and transfer understanding to non‑technical staff.
  • An innovative approach to problem solving.
  • Ability to undertake small audits.
  • Ability to use PCMISS software system or other similar database systems.
  • Advanced report and audit development skills.

Work related circumstances

  • Ability to maintain high level of motivation and enthusiasm.
  • Ability to follow agreed policies and procedures.
  • Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Use of a car or access to mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs.
  • Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies.
  • Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
  • Ability to work within a high‑pressure environment.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate and improve.

Contact

Address: Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust 225 Old Street OL6 7SR

Telephone: 01617163181

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Posted: June 27th, 2026