Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Information Analyst

The closing date is 04 January 2026

Job summary

As an Information Analyst for the South West Provider Collaborative (SWPC), you'll play a vital role in improving the quality and efficiency of mental health services across the South West peninsula. Your work will involve collecting, analysing, and interpreting data to provide insights that inform decision-making and service development.

You'll be responsible for designing and delivering reports, dashboards, and visualisations that help to identify trends, highlight areas for improvement, and measure the impact of interventions. You'll have the chance to use a variety of data analytics tools and techniques to develop new insights and solutions for mental health services across the region.

You'll also have the chance to work with a dynamic and supportive team of professionals who are passionate about improving mental health outcomes. By providing valuable insights into the effectiveness of mental health services, you'll help to ensure that patients receive the best possible care.

Main duties of the job

The Information Analyst is responsible for maintaining the regular reporting schedule, reviewing the Data received and highlighting any data quality issues identified.
This will involve the writing of SQL queries and an understanding of structured data and relational databases.
The post holder will use excellent communication, planning, and time management skills to ensure the allocated workload is completed and deadlines are met.
The role includes providing analysis and commentary on data to various audiences to support decision-making and performance management.
The post holder is expected to contribute to specific projects related to informatics and data reporting, and maintain documentation around processes.
Additionally, they may be required to administer routine data collections as necessary.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Date posted

18 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-25-1004

Job locations

Langdon Hospital

Exeter Road

Dawlish

Devon

EX7 0NR

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Considerable experience working as an Information Analyst or equivalent experience in a role which is focused on data analysis and reporting
Experience of working with analytical systems and processes

Desirable

Experience of working in the NHS or Public Sector.
Experience of identifying and managing areas where there are shared and conflicting agendas.

Qualifications

Essential

Good general education to GCE/GCSE level to include English Language and Mathematics
Educated to A level or equivalent experience

Desirable

Education to degree level (preferably in an IT discipline) or equivalent experience

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Strong analytical and requirements gathering skills.
Be able to interpret results from the analysis, apply the results to the given problem and suggest conclusions to be drawn.
IT skills particularly use of Microsoft Office and use of the Intranet, Internet and email
Good working knowledge of spreadsheets, with experience of making use of their wider functionality (e.g. formulae, charting and pivot tables).
Understanding of and significant experience of relational databases

Desirable

Able to present and explain results of analysis via written and verbal communication.
Understanding of a wide range of data quality issues and the application of the appropriate data validation techniques
Good working knowledge and experience of databases including database interrogation tools.
Good working knowledge of spreadsheets, with experience of making use of their wider functionality (e.g. formulae).
Knowledge of NHS processes
Experience of SQL Server including SQL query writing skills
Understanding of Mental Health issues

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Considerable experience working as an Information Analyst or equivalent experience in a role which is focused on data analysis and reporting
Experience of working with analytical systems and processes

Desirable

Experience of working in the NHS or Public Sector.
Experience of identifying and managing areas where there are shared and conflicting agendas.

Qualifications

Essential

Good general education to GCE/GCSE level to include English Language and Mathematics
Educated to A level or equivalent experience

Desirable

Education to degree level (preferably in an IT discipline) or equivalent experience

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Strong analytical and requirements gathering skills.
Be able to interpret results from the analysis, apply the results to the given problem and suggest conclusions to be drawn.
IT skills particularly use of Microsoft Office and use of the Intranet, Internet and email
Good working knowledge of spreadsheets, with experience of making use of their wider functionality (e.g. formulae, charting and pivot tables).
Understanding of and significant experience of relational databases

Desirable

Able to present and explain results of analysis via written and verbal communication.
Understanding of a wide range of data quality issues and the application of the appropriate data validation techniques
Good working knowledge and experience of databases including database interrogation tools.
Good working knowledge of spreadsheets, with experience of making use of their wider functionality (e.g. formulae).
Knowledge of NHS processes
Experience of SQL Server including SQL query writing skills
Understanding of Mental Health issues