Medway Community Healthcare

Business Analyst

The closing date is 31 March 2026

Job summary

  • Do you have the ability to Build and maintain robust reporting solutions using SQL, Excel, and Power BI?
  • Do you have the knowledge to coordinate responses to data and information requests, including Freedom ofInformation submissions?
  • Can you work with managers, clinicians, and commissioners to ensure information is relevant, timely, and supports effective decision-making?
  • This is a fixed term contract for 6 months.

If the answer is yes, this is the job for you.

Main duties of the job

You would be required to provide high-quality, timely and accurate information that supports operational and strategic decision-making at Medway Community Healthcare. The post holder will extract and analyse data from internal systems using SQL, Excel, Power BI and other tools to produce insightful reports and visualisations. This role is integral in improving data quality, supporting clinical and corporate services, and ensuring internal and external reporting requirements are met.

This role combines technical expertise with strong communication and planning skills. The post holder will engage closely with colleagues across clinical and corporate teams, supporting them to understand, use, and improve data. They will develop and maintain a suite of reporting tools and dashboards, ensure the accuracy and timeliness of routine and ad hoc submissions, and contribute to a data-driven culture within the organisation.

About us

So what else?

  • This is your chance to join a progressive and innovative service in a social enterprise that is patient and staff focused - you'll even have the opportunity to become an MCH shareholder.
  • We encourage staff to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service development.
  • We'll provide well established, in-service training, one to one supervision, and appraisals with regular support.
  • You'll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team.

Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important work life balance is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

The small print

  • Informal visits can be arranged on request.
  • We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and the scottish widows group pension scheme.
  • MCH encourages all staff to be double COVID vaccinated to protect themselves, their colleagues, their family and their patients.
  • MCH is considering merging with Kent Community Health Foundation Trust (KCHFT). If the merger goes ahead, the proposed transfer date is 30th September 2026 and this role will be subject to TUPE transfer to KCHFT.

Details

Date posted

24 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

813-242-0326

Job locations

MCH House

MCH House, 21 Bailey Drive

Gillingham

ME8 0PZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will:

Build and maintain robust reporting solutions using SQL, Excel, and Power BI.

  • Work with managers, clinicians, and commissioners to ensure information is relevant, timely, and supports effective decision-making.
  • Monitor and improve data quality across services, escalating persistent issues as needed.
  • Coordinate responses to data and information requests, including Freedom of Information submissions.
  • Contribute to the standardisation of data processes and support service leads in training and guidance on data tools and reporting.
  • Support organisational improvement by identifying trends, highlighting performance issues, and suggesting data-led solutions.
  • You will also take responsibility for the security, integrity and efficient use of data resources, and for promoting best practice in data governance, in line with internal policy and NHS standards.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will:

Build and maintain robust reporting solutions using SQL, Excel, and Power BI.

  • Work with managers, clinicians, and commissioners to ensure information is relevant, timely, and supports effective decision-making.
  • Monitor and improve data quality across services, escalating persistent issues as needed.
  • Coordinate responses to data and information requests, including Freedom of Information submissions.
  • Contribute to the standardisation of data processes and support service leads in training and guidance on data tools and reporting.
  • Support organisational improvement by identifying trends, highlighting performance issues, and suggesting data-led solutions.
  • You will also take responsibility for the security, integrity and efficient use of data resources, and for promoting best practice in data governance, in line with internal policy and NHS standards.

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or possesses relevant equivalent expertise and experience.

Desirable

  • To have previously worked in a business environment where activity data formed an integral part of the role.

Essential and Desirable

Essential

  • Knowledge and experience of analysis and data manipulation.

Desirable

  • Public sector experience in a role as analyst

Desirable and Essential

Essential

  • Experience in improving processes and/or reporting solutions.

Desirable

  • Experience using SQL

Essential and Desirable

Essential

  • Knowledge of technical data analysis and reporting using a variety of presentational software

Desirable

  • Understanding of NHS data sources and information flows
Person Specification

Essential and Desirable

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or possesses relevant equivalent expertise and experience.

Desirable

  • To have previously worked in a business environment where activity data formed an integral part of the role.

Essential and Desirable

Essential

  • Knowledge and experience of analysis and data manipulation.

Desirable

  • Public sector experience in a role as analyst

Desirable and Essential

Essential

  • Experience in improving processes and/or reporting solutions.

Desirable

  • Experience using SQL

Essential and Desirable

Essential

  • Knowledge of technical data analysis and reporting using a variety of presentational software

Desirable

  • Understanding of NHS data sources and information flows

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Medway Community Healthcare

Address

MCH House

MCH House, 21 Bailey Drive

Gillingham

ME8 0PZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Medway Community Healthcare

Address

MCH House

MCH House, 21 Bailey Drive

Gillingham

ME8 0PZ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of BI

Sasha New

sasha.new@nhs.net

07788724952

Details

Date posted

24 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

813-242-0326

Job locations

MCH House

MCH House, 21 Bailey Drive

Gillingham

ME8 0PZ


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