Workforce Data Analyst

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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.

Job Overview

• Are you passionate about people data and workforce insight?
• Do you enjoy turning data into meaningful information?
• Have you got experience working with HR, workforce or people information systems?
  
  

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Join one of the UK's largest workforce transformation programmes and help shape the future of workforce technology, data and insight for more than 1.9 million NHS employees across England and Wales.

This is a unique opportunity to influence how the NHS uses workforce data and technology to attract, recruit, retain, develop and support its people for years to come.

We're looking for a talented and forward-thinking analyst with experience in areas such as:

• Oracle Fusion
• Electronic Staff Record (ESR)
• Workforce information systems
• HR technology
• Workforce analytics
• People data and reporting
  
  

Working at the heart of a major national transformation programme, you'll help drive the next generation of NHS workforce solutions, ensuring data and technology deliver real value for organisations, managers and employees.

If you're excited by the potential of people data, technology and workforce transformation, we'd love to hear from you.

You will be able to find further information on the Future Workforce Solution attached within the supporting documents.

Main duties of the job

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to contribute to workforce system change across NHS Wales. The postholder will support delivery of implementation activity across a defined group of organisations, supporting health boards and trusts to prepare for transition, implementation and early adoption. Working alongside NHS organisations, NHSBSA and suppliers, this role will be pivotal in ensuring the data is fit for purpose, supporting data cleanse activities, identifying data sets to prioritise and data mapping.

You will support implementation activity using agreed data sets, validating information, follow up action plans and help organisations progress implementation. Working with the Programme Managers, NHS organisations, NHSBSA and suppliers supporting rollout activity and maintain focus on agreed timescales, governance requirements and project objectives.

You will work with NHS organisations to support effective use of the current workforce system while preparing for the future solution. This includes providing practical guidance and follow-up on agreed actions that strengthen local capability, readiness and adoption.

The role will support reporting, monitoring and tracking data quality to enable governance and decision-making, including visibility of readiness, implementation status and emerging risks. You will monitor progress, identify where corrective action may be required and contribute to continuous improvement, training, audit and successful project delivery.

Working for our organisation

At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.

Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.

Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.

Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/

NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

This post is a fixed term/secondment for 18 months due to funding. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac

Person specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Educated to Degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
• Specialist technical knowledge of programming/query Languages
• Excellent knowledge of data warehousing, relational databases, information systems and software packages
  
  

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Experience

Essential criteria

• Proven record of delivery in an information based environment
• Experience of working to deadlines in a customer focused environment.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Understanding and utilisation of Oracle Fusion
  
  

Skills & Attributes

Essential criteria

• Effective communication skills demonstrating a variety of approaches in order to convey key messages to influence decision making
• Ability to develop and present information in own area of expertise to senior health professionals, using presentational aids
  
  

Other

Essential criteria

• Travel around Wales, and possibly further afield on a regular basis
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
  
  

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We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities.

If you are short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the email address with which you registered. Please ensure that you check your email account regularly.

Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.

When applying for this post it is essential that you read the Job Description and Person Specification (where available) and demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

• JDPS English (PDF, 448.4KB)
• SDMP Cymraeg (PDF, 624.3KB)
• Workforce information English (DOCX, 81.5KB)
• Gwybodaeth am y gweithlu Cymraeg (DOCX, 89.0KB)
• NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 404.2KB)
• NWSSP - About Us (PDF, 6.6MB)
• NWSSP - Our Benefits (PDF, 490.4KB)
• NWSSP - Buddion (PDF, 458.9KB)
• PCGC -Amdanom (PDF, 6.7MB)
• Guidance Notes for Applicants (PDF, 322.5KB)
• Integrated Medium Term Plan 2025-2028 (PDF, 15.1MB)
• Integrated Medium Term Plan 2025-2028 - Cymraeg (PDF, 18.0MB)
  
  

Further details / informal visits contact

Name Jon Vo-Hughes Job title Transformation Manager/Data & Digital Lead Email address [email protected] Additional information

Rebecca Jarvis, Head of Digital & Workforce Productivity/Strategic Delivery Lead - [email protected]