Senior Information Analyst

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Information Analyst to join the Data & Business Intelligence Team.

The Senior Information Analyst will play a key role in developing the analytical and intelligence capability of the health board, helping to embed an organisational culture of data-based decision making.

This is a full-time fixed term position until the end of March 2026 within the Allied Health Professionals, Health Sciences and Digital Directorate.

The role is based in Bronllys Hospital, although agile working is encouraged and supported. Successful applicants must be able to occasionally travel and work on site, with a flexible approach to home working.

Powys Teaching Health Board has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued and you can help us provide the best, personalised healthcare, and deliver our core values of Trust, Respect, Integrity, Working Together, Kindness and Caring, and Equality and Fairness.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Information Analyst will engage in all elements of the data lifecycle:

• working directly with service users to understand their business requirements,
• acquiring data from a variety of different systems,
• managing the transition of data into the data warehouse,
• manipulation and analysis of data, and
• creating and disseminating reports.

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong SQL skills,
• Experience of data warehousing in SQL Server Management Studio or other environments such as Data Lakes,
• Advanced Excel skills, and
• Experience of working with SSIS or other data integration applications, cloud-based technologies, and data visualisation tools such as SSRS or Power BI.

Excellent communication skills will be required to engage with staff and stakeholders at all levels within Powys and external organisations.

This role has a specific focus on supporting the Online CBT service. The analyst will ensure internal and external stakeholders receive high quality, accurate information that clearly identifies key headline messages to support the improvement of service quality, efficacy and efficiency, enhancing patient safety and outcomes. The role involves building effective data systems, creating Power BI reports, and liaising with the platform provider to ensure the most effective data on patient activity is provided.

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.