NHS Blood and Transplant

Data Analyst - Plasma

The closing date is 01 March 2026

Job summary

The data analyst role plays a key role in leading assurance, audit and governance activities across the project, programme and portfolio team. This sits at the heart of NHSBTs modernisation and transformation agenda, as meaningful data and analysis are key to unlocking insights to drive improvements in donor and patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality services.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will provide novel and complex analysis on data gathered by the project, programme and portfolio teams across Plasma and wider Blood Supply supply chain and other parts of NHSBT.Your responsibilities will include:

  • Working collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues across NHSBT and external organisations to collect raw data and information required to help improve and leverage our operation.
  • Contributing to the development of our business planning and future strategies to improve our overall performance and delivery. Reporting on the data through a variety of mediums in an effective and meaningful and easy to understand way.
  • Supporting stakeholders management, answering queries, breating bespoke reports and delivering presentations.
  • Developing and enhancing reporting and insights through the development and use of interactive software and various other software solutions.
  • Be the owner and gatekeeper for our project, programme and portfolio information front door and be the go to person for our data.
  • Help drive understanding through data driven information on how we can improve. You will be required occasionally to travel and spend time away from base, with prior notice.

About us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you'll 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

20 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

008360

Job locations

NHSBT - Filton Centre

500, North Bristol Park

Northway

Bristol

BS34 7QH


NHSBT - Tooting Centre

75 Cranmer Terrace

London

SW17 0RB


NHSBT- Birmingham Centre

Vincent Drive

Edgbaston, Birmingham

B15 2SG


NHSBT - Colindale Centre

Charcot Road

Colindale

London

NW9 5BG


NHSBT - Manchester Centre

Plymouth Grove

Manchester

M13 9LL


NHSBT - Barnsley Centre

Unit D, Capitol Way

Dodworth, Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 3FG


Job description

Job responsibilities

To learn more, please see our recruitment profile, which provides a summary of the job description and person specification. This can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.

What we offer:

  • NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.
  • 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
  • NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions ‎
  • We’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To learn more, please see our recruitment profile, which provides a summary of the job description and person specification. This can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.

What we offer:

  • NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.
  • 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
  • NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions ‎
  • We’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree plus Post Graduate Diploma both in a statistical/numerate discipline or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in the use of analytical, reporting and statistical software, e.g. Power BI, R, SAS, SPSS, S+, Microsoft Access, Excel, SQL server and business objects.
  • Experience in using programming language such as SQL, T-SQL, PL/SQL.
  • Experience of presenting information in a variety of formats to a wide range of audiences including verbal presentations and written reports.
  • Experience of working with Information Technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree plus Post Graduate Diploma both in a statistical/numerate discipline or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in the use of analytical, reporting and statistical software, e.g. Power BI, R, SAS, SPSS, S+, Microsoft Access, Excel, SQL server and business objects.
  • Experience in using programming language such as SQL, T-SQL, PL/SQL.
  • Experience of presenting information in a variety of formats to a wide range of audiences including verbal presentations and written reports.
  • Experience of working with Information Technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT - Filton Centre

500, North Bristol Park

Northway

Bristol

BS34 7QH


Employer's website

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT - Filton Centre

500, North Bristol Park

Northway

Bristol

BS34 7QH


Employer's website

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Portfolio

Rachel Curnock

Rachel.curnock@nhsbt.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

20 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

008360

Job locations

NHSBT - Filton Centre

500, North Bristol Park

Northway

Bristol

BS34 7QH


NHSBT - Tooting Centre

75 Cranmer Terrace

London

SW17 0RB


NHSBT- Birmingham Centre

Vincent Drive

Edgbaston, Birmingham

B15 2SG


NHSBT - Colindale Centre

Charcot Road

Colindale

London

NW9 5BG


NHSBT - Manchester Centre

Plymouth Grove

Manchester

M13 9LL


NHSBT - Barnsley Centre

Unit D, Capitol Way

Dodworth, Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 3FG


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