Full job descriptionTrainee Information Analyst (Apprentice)NHS AfC: Band 4Grade
NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract
2 years (The contract will be fixed term and 2 years (covering the length of the Apprenticeship))
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Hybrid: Home and Office Based when required - must be within commutable distance of Blackpool or willing to relocate.)
Site
Blackpool Stadium
Town
Blackpool
Salary
£28,392 - £31,157 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/11/2026 23:59
At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
Job overviewWe’re looking for a curious, motivated Trainee Information Analyst (Band 4) to join our Business Intelligence team. You’ll gain hands-on experience turning data into clear, meaningful reports while working towards a Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship.
With structured learning and support from experienced colleagues, you’ll develop skills in SQL, data analysis and visualisation, helping teams use information to understand and improve services. If you enjoy solving problems, have an eye for detail and are keen to learn, we’d love to hear from you.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will:
*Be enrolled on a structured accredited learning programme working towards a Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship qualification.
*Assist in the delivery of Business Intelligence (BI) solutions to support organisational reporting and information requirements.
*Learn to interrogate information systems to produce routine and ad hoc reports for internal and external stakeholders.
*Assist in the development and maintenance of service datasets, reports and presentation tools.
*Learn to interpret and present information in a clear and meaningful way for a range of audiences.
*Respond to routine queries relating to data, reports and analysis, with support from senior colleagues.
Working for our organisationWorking as part of OneLSC, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHNHSFT) is committed to delivering patient and organisational benefits through the use of Information Technology. BTHNHSFT has a wide range of development and improvement projects planned, including the further roll out of the IMS Maxims Electronic Patient Record functionality as part of the Digital Level-Up Programme.
Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesMAIN DUTIES
*The post holder will progressively develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to undertake the full duties of an Information Analyst under supervision
*Provide support in the development, adaptation and design of Trust service datasets under the guidance of senior colleagues.
*Respond to questions and queries on data, reports and analyses, investigate anomalies and offer solutions and corrections as appropriate to ensure confidence in the informatics tools used in the Trust.
*Support the implementation and on-going maintenance of business intelligence solutions, to deliver information reports in an accurate, timely and consistent manner.
*Learn and develop skills in SQL, database administration and data analysis.
*Support in the validation and completion of submissions and statutory and non-statutory returns to Commissioners as required to meet national and local expectations of information provision.
*Assist with responding to specific requests for information as required for example Freedom of Information requests. Interrogating databases and extracting relevant information for bespoke reports.
*Offer advice to information users to develop full functionality of systems and return on investment to stakeholders.
*Undertake surveys or audits as necessary to support service / quality / information analysis /investigation.
*Adopt a customer-focused response in line with information section performance / quality indicators.
*Such other duties as may be assigned and commensurate with the band / post
The above list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be fully comprehensive and may be amended to take account of changing circumstances or requirements following consultation with the post holder.
Person specificationEDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONSEssential criteria*Good level of general education
Desirable criteria*Relevant Level 3 qualification such as A levels in an appropriate subject or have completed an advanced apprenticeship.
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGEEssential criteria*Good knowledge of MS Excel
Desirable criteria*Experience or knowledge of SQL or other coding languages
SKILLS AND ABILITYEssential criteria*Good problem-solving skills
*Ability to learn and apply programming skills
*Good numeracy and statistical methods skills
*Good interpersonal and communication skills
*Flexible approach to working hours
*Ability to work as part of a team and to work on own
Dear Potential Applicant,
It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
*Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
*This vacancymay close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.**
*Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
*Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post.Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short-listed.
Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS)If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained.
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