Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Reporting Analyst

The closing date is 12 September 2025

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) provides services to the residents of Southend, Basildon, and Chelmsford. It was formed in April 2020 by the merger of Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust, and Basildon & Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) provides community health, mental health and learning disability services to support more 3.2 million people living across Bedfordshire, Essex, and Suffolk.

MSEFT and EPUT are embarking on the implementation of a UK first of type Unified Electronic Patient Record (UEPR) system that spans Acute, Mental Health and Community services. The new system will be delivered through the Nova Programme, alongside our commercial partners for this significant transformative journey.At the heart of our ambitious programme is a commitment to people - our patients, our staff and our community. We believe that the key to successful innovation lies in fostering a supportive, inclusive culture that values every individual's contribution.We have an exciting opportunity to join the Nova programme in the role of Senior Reporting Analyst and to be part of our mission and successful delivery of the programme. This role will be based at EPUT's site The Lodge, Wickford with remote/home working and also the requirement to travel across MSEFT and EPUT's sites as necessary.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will represent the Business Analysis and Reporting directorate for performance and business reporting needs. Working directly with the operational teams and corporate directorates, the post-holder will design and develop often highly-complex reports. Responsible for the delivery of regular and ad-hoc reports, for the purpose of supporting operational performance, resource management, business planning and the corporate and project requirements of the Trust.

The post-holder is responsible for ensuring internal and contractual performance reporting is quality assured and delivered on time. Where improvement on quality and accuracy is necessary, the post holder will advise and support services on the actions required to improve their adherence to national and contractual standards.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details

Date posted

05 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 a year Per Annum (Pro rata for part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

390-NOVA-SO-0020-A

Job locations

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

The Lodge

The Lodge, Wickford

SS11 7XX


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will play a critical role in the future development of the Trusts performance and business reporting procedures and systems.

You will be required to attend regular meetings to present specialist analysis to a variety of audiences including senior managers and above. The post-holder will be required to explain all report findings and resolve any data issues.

As Senior Reporting Analyst, you will be seen as a subject matter expect on technical solutions, capable of self prioritising and managing conflicting demands, be able to support team members, all with the aim of ensuring that the Trust has reliable and accurate information to support decisions and deliver the highest quality care to our patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will play a critical role in the future development of the Trusts performance and business reporting procedures and systems.

You will be required to attend regular meetings to present specialist analysis to a variety of audiences including senior managers and above. The post-holder will be required to explain all report findings and resolve any data issues.

As Senior Reporting Analyst, you will be seen as a subject matter expect on technical solutions, capable of self prioritising and managing conflicting demands, be able to support team members, all with the aim of ensuring that the Trust has reliable and accurate information to support decisions and deliver the highest quality care to our patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of recent personal development or learning
  • Demonstrable experience working in this field and evidence of working at in a role that necessitated working independently without day to day direction

Desirable

  • Post Graduate Qualification Health Informatics Qualification

Knowledge

Essential

  • A general understanding of the NHS and key developments shaping the performance agenda
  • Knowledge of NHS Performance and data modelling
  • Detailed knowledge of the patient pathway through Mental Health services

Desirable

  • Previous experience and knowledge of Foundation Trust performance requirements
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of recent personal development or learning
  • Demonstrable experience working in this field and evidence of working at in a role that necessitated working independently without day to day direction

Desirable

  • Post Graduate Qualification Health Informatics Qualification

Knowledge

Essential

  • A general understanding of the NHS and key developments shaping the performance agenda
  • Knowledge of NHS Performance and data modelling
  • Detailed knowledge of the patient pathway through Mental Health services

Desirable

  • Previous experience and knowledge of Foundation Trust performance requirements

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

The Lodge

The Lodge, Wickford

SS11 7XX


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

The Lodge

The Lodge, Wickford

SS11 7XX


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

NOVA Recruitment Advisor

Chris Germain

chris.germain@nhs.net

01702435555

Details

Date posted

05 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 a year Per Annum (Pro rata for part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

390-NOVA-SO-0020-A

Job locations

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

The Lodge

The Lodge, Wickford

SS11 7XX


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