Location
Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Type
Full Time
Salary (£)
53,755 to 60,504 per year
About East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, they’re not just delivering care. They’re transforming the future of healthcare data across Lancashire and South Cumbria. With a strong Real World Evidence (RWE) mission, their team is reshaping how insights are drawn from real clinical environments. It’s a tight-knit, driven community that values curiosity, collaboration, and outcomes that matter.
Job details
Benefits
- Visa Sponsorship Available – Open to qualified international applicants
- Supportive Work Environment – Work alongside researchers, clinicians, and data experts who value your input
- Career Growth Opportunities – Lead research collaborations and mentor upcoming data professionals
- Flexible Work Arrangements – Encourages a healthy work-life balance while meeting key project goals
- Purpose-Driven Role – Help translate complex healthcare data into life-changing outcomes
Requirements
- Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
- Strong experience with clinical and healthcare datasets
- Hands-on expertise in OMOP CDM, SQL, DBT, or similar transformation tools
- Solid grasp of statistical analysis, machine learning, and BI tools like SQL, Python, or R
- Ability to guide non-specialists through complex insights
- Confident working under pressure while juggling priorities
- Experience influencing change through national or NHS healthcare data policy
Salary Details
Annual salary ranges from £53,755 to £60,504, aligned with NHS pay bands. This full-time post offers pension options and additional NHS benefits.
About the Role
This is a chance to step into a high-impact data science position with a team that shapes how healthcare data is used for real-world change. As a Senior Data Analyst, you’ll lead advanced analytics projects within the Secure Data Environment initiative, driving better care through evidence-based insights. You’ll mentor junior staff, build robust data pipelines, and deliver predictive models that influence decisions across clinical, operational, and research settings.
They’re looking for someone who can see beyond the numbers. You’ll be the go-to expert turning massive datasets into tools for transformation, collaborating with people who want to make healthcare smarter, safer, and more proactive.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead high-quality data transformation using OMOP and ETL frameworks to standardise healthcare data
- Design secure pipelines that handle structured and unstructured datasets for research and service planning
- Mentor team members, uplifting their technical and analytical confidence
- Take charge in key meetings as the face of the data science team, helping shape strategy
- Support Real World Evidence (RWE) development by aligning data solutions with clinical goals
- Drive predictive modelling and trend analysis for future-focused decision-making
- Enable smoother collaboration with academic and commercial partners
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Equal Opportunity Statement
They’re committed to inclusion. No matter your background, if you bring the skills and drive, they’ll welcome your application and support your development.
Employer Details
- Company Name: East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
- Address: Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, Haslingden Road, Blackburn BB2 3HH
- Contact: careers@elht.nhs.uk
Reference Number
555-6373067
How To Apply
Ready to turn data into impact? Apply now before the closing date on 17 June 2025.
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