Trainee Information Analyst

Overview

We are inviting applications for two Trainee Information Analyst positions within our Business Intelligence Team. These roles begin at Band 4 and provide a structured progression to Band 5 through a dedicated development framework. Reporting to the Business Intelligence Team Leader and receiving supervision from the Senior Business Intelligence Analyst, the successful candidates will produce complex analytical reports and assist divisional senior managers by providing detailed data interpretation and advisory support.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate performance monitoring reports to track progress and outcomes.
• Complete and submit statutory returns following departmental procedures.
• Create, maintain, and enhance a variety of reports, scorecards, and dashboards, including handling ad hoc queries to aid informed decision-making.
• Conduct benchmarking, forecasting, and trend analysis reporting to identify insights and guide strategies.
• Identify and resolve data quality issues through monitoring and investigation.
• Implement automation to streamline and reduce manual workload in labor-intensive processes.

Working Conditions

You will be part of a small, collaborative team that utilizes a hybrid working model involving both onsite and remote work. The position requires a minimum presence of two days per week at the office located in Farnworth.

About Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

With a rich heritage that dates back to 1814, our trust has continuously evolved while prioritizing excellent patient care. Formed in 2008 and expanded in 2011 to include community health services from across Bolton and neighboring areas, we serve a broad population of over 310,000 people. Operating from the Royal Bolton Hospital and twenty health centers, we are a key healthcare provider noted for our specialty in women’s and children’s services and as the busiest ambulance-receiving site in Greater Manchester. Our 6,718 staff members embody a long-standing dedication to health and care excellence underpinned by strong organizational governance.

Contact Information

For more information or informal discussions about the positions, please contact:

• Paul Burke, Principal Analyst – Phone: 01204 390036, Email: paul.burke@boltonft.nhs.uk
• Becky Larkin, Principal Analyst – Email: rebecca.larkin@boltonft.nhs.uk