Job summary
NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is a unique organisation that works to save and improve lives every day. We are looking for a Senior Data Analyst with a focus on Data Quality who is passionate about making a difference with data to join the NHSBT Data Intelligence Programme. You will lead on Data Quality for the programme, developing a Data Quality Framework and driving data quality improvements across core data sets. You will help to enable robust and meaningful data and analysis, which are key to unlocking insights to drive improvements in donor and patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality services. The programme is a central enabler of the organisations ambitions to ensure blood stock resilience, improve clinical quality, and deliver more efficient, safe, inclusive, and resilient operations while providing a faster, timelier, and reliable source of intelligence for our managers. Everything we do is ultimately about improving care and outcomes for donors and patients, and we are bringing together professionals with the vision, influence, and expertise to unlock the full potential of data in NHSBT. So, if you share our passion and want your work to make a meaningful, measurable impact on healthcare across the UK, wed love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver high-quality analysis, reporting and business intelligence to support Blood Supply and organisational objectives.
- Extract, integrate and analyse complex datasets using tools such as SQL, Power BI and Excel.
- Develop dashboards, reports and visualisations to support operational and strategic decision-making.
- Present complex information clearly to a wide range of audiences, including senior leaders.
- Provide expert advice on data analysis and interpretation to support business decisions.
- Manage and support a team of analysts, including coaching, mentoring and performance management.
- Support projects and programmes by developing data solutions and monitoring performance and impact.
- Ensure data quality, governance and compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
- Work collaboratively across teams and with stakeholders to deliver impactful insights.
- Promote the use of data and analytics to support continuous improvement and evidence-based decision making.
About us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need. Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever. You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Details
- Date posted: 08 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 7
- Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 18 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 008974
- Job locations: England, England, Bristol, BS34 7QH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
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Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets and identify meaningful trends and insights.
- Experience using tools such as SQL and business intelligence platforms to extract and analyse data.
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly to a range of stakeholders.
- Experience of applying analytical and statistical techniques to inform decision making.
- Experience of supporting or managing staff, including coaching and development.
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in a relevant numerate subject, or equivalent experience working at a similar level.
- Advanced IT and data analysis skills, including Microsoft Excel and industry-standard tools.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Experience working in a data or analysis role within a complex organisation.
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