Job overview
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled and driven BI analyst to support delivery across a number of our key productivity workstreams. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust as a key member of the Business Intelligence Team, providing expert analytics to inform and shape delivery plans. You will work closely with the Associate Director of Operational Productivity, representing BI as a key stakeholder the programme team. You will have the opportunity to work across a broad range of specialities, drawing on data from a wide variety of sources and translating this into meaningful information points. The work you do will have a direct impact on operational plans and delivery, helping to shape the future of our services.
- ·
Main duties of the job
Work as a key member of the Business Intelligence Team providing expert analytics in relation to:
- Model Service planning
- Utilisation of Capacity and Demand Modelling tools
- Utilisation of benchmarking tools to drive capacity and demand improvement
- Delivery of informatics to inform the Annual planning cycle
- Provide expert interpretation of complex data to drive performance, quality and service improvements
- Provide capacity and demand expertise and direction to the Divisional Analyst Team
- Provide proactive support to Divisional teams working to build effective working relationships
- Act as a role model within the BI team, supporting and developing colleagues to maximise their learning and potential
- Work proactively with colleagues in BI to develop reporting solutions that meet the needs of Divisions
- Work to develop triangulation tools that links demand and capacity, workforce and finance informatics
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Utilisation of capacity and demand tools to inform service planning and development
- Utilise national and local benchmarking tools to inform decision making
- Technical expertise
- Proactive Problem Solving
- Report Development
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the BI team, and wider organisation
- Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and then report the outcome to the line manager
- Acts as a role model , presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of information analysis, business intelligence and reporting
- Experience of using Business Intelligence tools (e.g. Tableau, QlikView, SSRS, SQL, ETL)
- Extensive experience of analysis of NHS data flows and statutory reporting to support healthcare
- Good working knowledge of NHS information standards and definitions
- n-depth specialist knowledge of statistical/analytical/ techniques and procedures including forecasting and benchmarking techniques
- Experience of using and extracting information from a range of systems
- Experience/knowledge of issues of working with confidential information.
- High level of proficiency in analysing and presenting complex data
- Experience of working in a dynamic environment with changing priorities and challenging deadlines
Desirable
- Experience of using Capacity and Demand Tools
- Experience of using and interpreting NHS benchmarking tools and data
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Degree in numerate / informatics or business management related subject or equivalent significant experience in delivery of the responsibilities described
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Managing Successful Programmes
- Formal Management / leadership training
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Band 7 Administrative and IT roles in Preston
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Service Modelling Analyst with Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Preston Business Centre. It is listed as a Band 7 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 Per Annum, Pro Rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Post is due to additional funding). The application deadline is 02 Sep 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (19 Aug 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHS job search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.