Data Management Lead Band 8a

Job overview

The Head of Data & AI is responsible for leading the Trust’s data, analytics, and AI function across Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Partnership Trust Adult and Children’s Mental Health Services. The postholder will ensure high-quality, trusted, and actionable data is used to support safe patient care, operational delivery, regulatory reporting, service transformation, and population mental health improvement. As a member of the Informatics Senior Leadership Team this role will deputise for the Head of Informatics as and when required

The role will focus on strengthening local Trust data processes, improving reporting accuracy and timeliness, enhancing operational intelligence, and embedding practical AI-enabled solutions that support clinicians, operational teams, and senior leaders.

Working closely with clinical services, operational managers, and digital teams, the postholder will lead the development of robust mental health data systems and analytics capabilities aligned with NHS England standards and local Trust priorities.

Main duties of the job

To deputise for the Head of Informatics when necessary and contribute to the Informatics senior management team.

To manipulate and analyse highly complex data by using expert technical knowledge and skills in Access, Excel and additional data management tools i.e. SQL, TMI or multi-dimensional tools

To have well developed knowledge and be the Trusts expert lead on local and national data standards, definitions and datasets and returns

To support the Head of Informatics in the management and development of the interface between operational services, the clinical system ( EPR team) and the wider informatics team

To be responsible for ensuring that all information performance requirements are effectively communicated across the Trust and reported on to agreed timetables

To ensure that there is a robust process in place to consider, agree, manage and record all information variations.

To implement and maintain robust “log” for managing, reporting and responding to all data management queries

To develop and implement effective and efficient data quality practices

Develop effective working relationships with internal and external colleagues, partner organisations and regulatory bodies.

Work closely with service users, carers and other representatives to ensure that services delivered meet the needs of local people.

Promote a culture of information assurance and continuous improvement and support policy implementation and delivery across the whole organisation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.

• Degree or equivalent experience in Data, Informatics, Analytics, Computer Science, Healthcare Information, or related field.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in data, digital, analytics, or leadership.
• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust’s Values
• Strong understanding of:
• NHS mental health data standards
• MHSDS & CSDS reporting
• Health Care Pathways
• Data governance and information standards
• Business intelligence and analytics tools
• Performance management within NHS services
• Statistical analysis and predictive modelling techniques
• ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) transformation methodologies
• Data warehousing and architectural modelling principles
• Microsoft Fabric architecture and implementation
• Power BI semantic modelling, dashboard development, and enterprise reporting delivery
• Ability to translate complex datasets into meaningful operational insight.
• Significant experience leading data, analytics, or information services within the NHS or healthcare sector.
• Experience working with NHS datasets and NHS reporting requirements.
• Experience improving operational reporting and data quality processes.
• Experience leading teams in a complex healthcare environment.
• Demonstrable experience supporting service improvement through data insight and analytics.
• AI and automation in healthcare
• Population health analytics
• EPR optimisation programmes
• Cloud-based analytics environments
• ICS-wide reporting and integration initiatives
• Knowledge of NHS Federated Data Platform developments.
• Demonstrate commitment to compassionate, patient-centred mental healthcare.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Support collaborative working across Adult and Children’s services.
• Champion ethical and responsible use of data and AI.
• Foster a culture of openness, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Able to travel between Trust sites and to meetings.