Job overview
- Are you passionate about people data and workforce insight?
- Do you enjoy turning data into meaningful information?
- Have you got experience working with HR, workforce or people information systems?
If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Join one of the UK's largest workforce transformation programmes and help shape the future of workforce technology, data and insight for more than 1.9 million NHS employees across England and Wales.
This is a unique opportunity to influence how the NHS uses workforce data and technology to attract, recruit, retain, develop and support its people for years to come.
We're looking for a talented and forward-thinking analyst with experience in areas such as:
- Oracle Fusion
- Electronic Staff Record (ESR)
- Workforce information systems
- HR technology
- Workforce analytics
- People data and reporting
Working at the heart of a major national transformation programme, you'll help drive the next generation of NHS workforce solutions, ensuring data and technology deliver real value for organisations, managers and employees.
If you're excited by the potential of people data, technology and workforce transformation, we'd love to hear from you.
You will be able to find further information on the Future Workforce Solution attached within the supporting documents.
Main duties of the job
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to contribute to workforce system change across NHS Wales. The postholder will support delivery of implementation activity across a defined group of organisations, supporting health boards and trusts to prepare for transition, implementation and early adoption. Working alongside NHS organisations, NHSBSA and suppliers, this role will be pivotal in ensuring the data is fit for purpose, supporting data cleanse activities, identifying data sets to prioritise and data mapping.
You will support implementation activity using agreed data sets, validating information, follow up action plans and help organisations progress implementation. Working with the Programme Managers, NHS organisations, NHSBSA and suppliers supporting rollout activity and maintain focus on agreed timescales, governance requirements and project objectives.
You will work with NHS organisations to support effective use of the current workforce system while preparing for the future solution. This includes providing practical guidance and follow-up on agreed actions that strengthen local capability, readiness and adoption.
The role will support reporting, monitoring and tracking data quality to enable governance and decision-making, including visibility of readiness, implementation status and emerging risks. You will monitor progress, identify where corrective action may be required and contribute to continuous improvement, training, audit and successful project delivery.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
This post is a fixed term/secondment for 18 months from the start date due to funding. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Travel around Wales, and possibly further afield on a regular basis
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Experience
Essential
- Proven record of delivery in an information based environment
- Experience of working to deadlines in a customer focused environment.
Desirable
- Understanding and utilisation of Oracle Fusion
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Effective communication skills demonstrating a variety of approaches in order to convey key messages to influence decision making
- Ability to develop and present information in own area of expertise to senior health professionals, using presentational aids
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
- Specialist technical knowledge of programming/query Languages
- Excellent knowledge of data warehousing, relational databases, information systems and software packages
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This advert is for Senior Data Analyst- Future Workforce Solution with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership in Cardiff, Wales. It is listed as a Band 6 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £40,559 - £48,841 per annum. The contract type is 18 months (Fixed term/Secondment for 18 months from start date due to time limited funding). The application deadline is 23 Aug 2026.
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